ONE STUDENT
Private lessons
Individual attention at your pace. Get comfortable with your machine, develop a specific skill, or work through a project with guidance.
$65per lesson
One student · 90 minutes
PRIVATE · TWO STUDENTS · SMALL GROUP · HOMESCHOOL
Learn something useful.
Make something you love.
Friendly sewing lessons for kids, teens, and adults, taught in students’ homes. Melanie is based in Lakewood, Colorado. Start with the basics, return to a skill you’ve missed, or choose a project you’re excited to try.
Choose & purchase a lessonNEW STUDENTS
Your first 90-minute lesson
One-time introductory offer per new student.
Choose how you’d like to learn.
Ongoing lessons are 90 minutes, with guidance shaped around your experience and project.
TWO STUDENTS
Learn with a friend
Share a creative experience with a friend or family member. Practice together while making room for questions and individual progress.
$40per student
$80 total · 90 minutes
3–6 STUDENTS
Small group & homeschool
Build practical skills and explore projects in a small, supportive group. Share ideas and enjoy learning alongside others.
$30per student
3 students: $90 · 4: $120 · 5: $150 · 6: $180
Small-project materials are included for your first two lessons. Afterward, use your own materials or pay a small materials fee.
Skills that turn into projects.
Work toward something you’ll enjoy using, wearing, or giving.
Get comfortable
Learn your sewing machine, practice safe habits, and build confidence with basic stitches.
Understand the steps
Explore measuring, cutting, patterns, and how the pieces of a project come together.
Make it your own
Try bags, pillows, pajama pants, stuffed animals, zipper pouches, hems, or simple repairs.
Bring your own project idea or choose one together. Some projects take more than one lesson.
Purchase now, schedule together.
Choose your lesson.
Purchase a private lesson, lesson for two, or a small-group lesson. Group prices cover the number of students selected.
Contact Melanie with your order number.
Share students’ ages and experience, your lesson address, and preferred days or times.
Confirm your time and supplies.
Your purchase covers one 90-minute lesson and does not reserve a specific appointment. We’ll agree on the time and location and discuss your machine and materials.
If we cannot agree on a suitable time or location, you will receive a full refund for that lesson. Have a specific date in mind or need to check the service area? Ask about availability before purchasing.
A few things you might be wondering
Can I start with no experience?
Yes. Lessons are beginner friendly, and we can choose a starting point based on your experience and interests.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons currently take place in students’ homes. Melanie is based in Lakewood, Colorado. Include your city when you inquire so travel availability can be confirmed.
Do I need my own sewing machine?
If you own a sewing machine, Melanie recommends using it during lessons so you can learn its features and feel comfortable sewing on your own. If you don’t have one, she can provide a machine for your lesson—just let her know in advance.
Are project materials included?
Materials for small projects are included in your first two lessons. After that, you may provide your own materials or pay a small fee to cover the cost of materials Melanie supplies.
Can children or homeschool groups join?
Lessons are available for kids, teens, and adults, including small homeschool groups. Share students’ ages and experience so Melanie can help plan an appropriate lesson.
How do I book or reschedule a lesson?
Start with an email or phone call. Melanie will discuss availability and lesson details with you. Sending an inquiry alone does not reserve a time. To reschedule, contact Melanie before your scheduled lesson. With 48 hours or more notice, there is no charge to reschedule. With more than 24 hours but less than 48 hours notice, the rescheduling fee is $5. With 24 hours or less notice, the rescheduling fee is $15.
Let’s plan your lesson.
Tell me who’s learning, your city, preferred days and times, and whether you have a sewing machine. We’ll plan your at-home lesson together.
An inquiry does not reserve a time. Please confirm availability, location, machines, and materials with Melanie before purchasing.