Thank you for your interest in my sewing classes! I wanted to take a minute to answer some frequently asked questions and share some of my class policies/procedures. Most of your questions are probably answered below, but if you have a question that I’ve missed, please feel free to ask!
Where are you located?
I am located in Jurupa Valley. I do not post my address (for safety reasons) but will send you that information once you are signed up.
What is your age requirement to start?
Students must be 8 or up to join sewing machine classes, or 6+ for hand stitching classes. I have let younger students in group classes before, but I have found that it’s extremely difficult in a class setting. 100% of the time, students any younger than 8 (and even sometimes at 8) need a lot of one-on-one help, which is difficult with multiple students. There are also a lot of fine motor skills involved in sewing, as well at hot irons and sharp pins and scissors that oftentimes younger kids struggle with. They will do better if you wait until 8! With that said, I will work with students in private lessons as young as 7 (since I’m able to give them more one-on-one attention).
What supplies does my student need? Do they need their own machine?
Students need to provide their own sewing machine and sewing supplies (see my sewing supply page for more info).
What is your payment policy?
Payments are due before the start of the class and can be paid through cash, venmo, zelle, or purchase order (for homeschool students). You can also pay through my website, but that’s not my favorite option as there’s a small transaction fee online. When you register online, there is a “pay in person” option which means you do not need to pay at registration.
****Update (effective for all classes after Oct 2023): There will be a non-refundable material fee of $10 for all classes that are labeled as workshop classes. Payment is due within 24 hours of registration. Payment can be sent via venmo, zelle, or cash. If payment is not sent within 24 hours of registration, you/your child will be dropped from the class. Unfortunately, I have to require this to protect my business, as I’ve had way too many last-minute cancellations. When you sign up for a workshop class, I purchase materials and spend my time preparing those materials before class. Consequently, when you cancel at last minute, I am losing time and money. If you do end up cancelling the class, I will still provide you with the materials/kit for the project, but you will not receive a refund on the material fee.
How does this work with charter purchase orders? We can do this two ways:
- Pay your $10 fee via venmo and then put in your purchase for the entire amount (you can’t send in partial amounts with charters). I will refund your $10 deposit once the order is received.
- Put in the purchase order immediately after registering for the class. If it takes longer than 24 hours to be approved, send me a screenshot that you have sent in the order.
What do you do to keep a clean space and reduce risk of covid and other viruses?
I wipe down/sanitize our work spaces before each class, including tables, chairs, irons, etc. I change out towels in my bathroom as well at the start of each day.
Which Charters are you affiliated with?
Please click here for an updated list of Charters.
What happens if we can’t make a class?
As mentioned above in my payment policy, there are no refunds on material deposits due to the fact that I’ve already purchased materials and reserved the slot for your student. You will receive the materials/kits for missed workshops, if requested. If you are a no-show without any given notice, you will be billed for the entirety of the class.
All that to say, please DO NOT come to class if you aren’t feeling well! This means fever, cough, sore throat or runny nose. Like I said, I will give you the kit as part of your material fee. If it is a class other than a workshop class, we will work out a way to make up the work you missed while you were gone. We don’t want to spread sickness (I feel like this is a no-brainer, but it needs to be said!)
Should I drop off my student or stay?
I prefer for you to drop your student off and leave but I do understand that some people travel far, so if that is the case and you prefer to stay during class, you may sit on my sofa and wait 🙂
I can also give you a list of nearby libraries, parks and coffee shops 🙂
Do you offer private lessons?
When my schedule allows it, I may have limited for slots for private lessons. Right now, most of my private lessons are scheduled on Tuesdays.
Would you offer classes in my home?
I no longer offer any classes/lessons in student’s homes. There are many reasons for that, but one of the main reasons is that I can’t fit in as many students into my time slots if I’m traveling. I also have my own kids in different schools, with different bell schedules, minimum days, late start days, extra cirricular activities, etc. So…my schedule is sort of jigsaw puzzle and I can’t serve as many people by traveling. Sorry about that, but you’ll find my “classroom” is very organized and ready to go!
Other information you might find helpful:
- Class sizes are limited to 6 and are first come, first served. Because space is limited, please don’t sign up unless you are sure you want to take the class! This takes away a slot that could go to someone else.
- I have been fingerprinted and background checked. During my day classes, I’m usually the only one home. After school/weekend/evenings means I may have kids and a husband home (they usually stay away 😉 Students are only permitted in the front room of my house (which is a wide open space upon entry into my house) and the bathroom. They will not be allowed anywhere else in the house.
- If you have a group of [3-6] kids wanting to take a class, let me know and we can set something up outside of the class times on my calendar.
- I run public social media pages and like to post pictures of class. However, I will not post your child if you aren’t comfortable with it! I have a photography disclosure form (which you can access HERE). Please print it out, sign it and give it to me the first day of class 🙂 If you do not have access to a printer (or forget the form), you can fill it out when you arrive.
For all other inquiries, please contact me.
