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BOGART: Private Lessons With Tonya - Click For More Information
Whether you want to learn how to use a machine or are interested in making a special project, we invite you to book a private lesson at our studio!
In these one-on-one sessions, you’ll meet with our instructor and explore a topic of your choosing. Each session is $40 per hour. After attending your first lesson, you’re welcome to book another one or join one of our regular sewing classes.
How to book a private lesson:
1.) Read the descriptions below to see if a private lesson with Tonya will fit your sewing needs and schedule. If it’s a good match, sign up!
2.) If the time slot that you want says "add to waitlist", please select another time or date.
3.) If the private lessons that are available above don’t fit your needs or schedule, please click HERE and browse through our list of other instructors. For custom requests, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. Fill out the form on that page to request a custom private lesson. After filling it out, we'll contact you via email with more details about your submission.
About Tonya
Tonya is a garment-making extraordinaire. She makes all kinds of clothing; from constructing most of the things that she wears to stitching fabulous cosplay costumes from scratch and everything in between, she can do it all! Her knowledge of sewing is extensive, and she is also incredibly skilled in sewing accessories and in general sewing.
You should book a private lesson with Tonya if…
You want to learn how to sew. Additionally, if you think that you’d like to make clothes in the future, you should definitely book a class with Tonya as she can begin to explain the garment-making basics during your first lesson.
These are the lessons that she offers:
- Machine Familiarization - Do you have a sewing machine and want to learn how to use it? This is the lesson for you! Our instructor will teach you how to operate the machine safely, and will go over threading, winding a bobbin, changing needles, using the stitches, and more. At the end of the session, you’ll practice your new sewing skills on a small project.
- Introduction To Garment-Making - Tonya will give you the lowdown on all things garment-making. You’ll explore how to read a pattern, learn how to find fabrics to make your clothes, get the basics on sizing, and set-up a machine for garment-making. You may not be able to finish a project during this lesson, but you’ll receive all of the basic information to get you started. (You can always book a second lesson if you need it!)
What To Bring To Your Lesson
Machine Familiarization Lessons
• Your sewing machine
• Power cord and foot pedal
• Instruction manual
Introduction To Garment-Making
• Your sewing machine
• Power cord and foot pedal
• Machine instruction manual
• The pattern and supplies for the project that you want to make
Materials for any project that you make in a lesson are NOT included in the price, but they can be purchased at our store for 20% off. (Excludes machines.)
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your private lesson, you must give notice to your instructor, call our store, our send us an email to let us know that you will not be able to make it. You must do this at least 24 hours before the private lesson is scheduled to take place. We will not be able to issue a refund to no-shows, same-day cancellations, or to students that do not give a cancellation or rescheduling notice 24 hours before their appointment.
Additional Information
This is a one-person private lesson. This session will take place at our BOGART studio.
| Requirements: | Owning a sewing machine is highly recommended to attend these lessons. |
| Instructor: | Tonya Allen |
| Instructor Bio: | • 30 years sewing experience • Garment and costuming specialty • Available for beginner and advanced lessons |
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