Alterations Workshop

I took the alterations workshop and it was surprisingly really relaxing and therapeutic. It's so nice to work on things alongside a group of friendly people all working on their own separate projects. Lissa was very patient and helpful, offering tips and assistance for everyone's separate and wide-ranging issues. I commuted across town and it was so worth it and I'm looking forward to the next one

Great class. I learned how to do several alteration and mending techniques (all of which I feel confident to do on my own now) and came away from the class with three articles of clothing I can wear again! Lissa is not only a good teacher, she also has a good eye for fashion and fit so was able to make suggestions I wouldn't have thought of. I would recommend this class to any level sewist.

I just finished taking the alterations class, and had such a great time! The space is lovely, its great to have access to all the equipment in a clean, open, spacious environment, as opposed to my home clutter. Lissa is a fabulous teacher, she's patient, non-judgmental (critical for a class involving women, clothes, and potential body image issues), SO knowledgeable, and fun to be with! I achieved more than I expected, and enjoyed that I get to alter my own clothes to achieve what I want from them.

I love fashion. But executing the absolute perfect look requires the absolute perfect fit. Queue Lissa and her amazing patience and craftsmanship to teach someone like me (accident-prone, 2 left hands) how to not only sew in ONE class (intro to sewing), but also how to take my pieces to the next level with this alterations class. I brought in 3 pieces of beloved clothing items that were just collecting dust in my closet due to poor fit or one other issue that was just a little off. Two jumpsuits and a pair of bongo pants… after alterations class I was able to get feedback and guidance to turn 2 of my pieces into items I now NEVER take off and finally deem my third item donation-ready (I really needed this confirmed by a professional lol!)
Now I’m looking at my closet in a whole new light. I cannot wait to return to this class and to finally be ready to get my own machine. THANK YOU LISSA!! Best instructor ever <3

I just completed an alteration workshop!
Lissa's clear and patient teaching style bolstered my confidence to tackle my items of clothing. I often tried on and pinched here and there, envisioning how I would prefer the fit. The class made that possible... I left with 2 tailored garments by me!!!