DULUTH: Private Lessons with Charlotte 2026 - 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 one of three topics: Sewing 101, Machine Familiarization, and Introduction to Garment-Making. 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 Charlotte 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.

Lessons With Charlotte

With over forty years of sewing experience, Charlotte knows a thing or two about sewing! She specializes in garment-making, but she also loves to teach new sewists this wonderful craft! A wonderful instructor with remarkable attention-to-detail, her priority is in making sure that her students have the right tools and instruction so that they can be successful in their sewing journey. With Charlotte as your instructor, there’s no limit as to what you’ll be able to make!

You should book a private lesson with Charlotte if you…

Want to learn how to sew, are interested in learning how to use your machine, or if you hope to become a garment maker.

These are the lessons that she offers on a regular basis:

• Sewing 101 - Do you want to start sewing? Learn in just an hour! Your instructor will teach you all of the sewing basics. When you’re comfortable with the process, you’ll be able to sew your first project — bring your fabrics or buy them at our studio for 20% off! Once you finish your project, it's typical to want more. (Sewing is highly addictive!) After you finish this first session, you can jump into one of our regular sewing classes and start making all the things!
• 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 - A handmade wardrobe is one step closer to becoming a reality! In this lesson, you'll be introduced to the basics of garment-making. Explore how to read a pattern, learn how to find fabrics to make your clothes, discover sizing techniques, 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 information to help you get started. 

Please note: When you book a lesson with Charlotte, you'll only be going over ONE of these topics.

What To Bring to Your Lesson

• Your machine
• Thread
• Power cord and foot pedal
• Machine instruction manual and accessories for the machine
• Supplies for the project

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 DULUTH studio.

Charlotte will contact you a few days before your lesson to introduce herself and to review the topics that you’d like to cover during the lesson. She will message you via the email that you used to sign up for your lesson — the email will come from “Charlotte Clark”; please make sure that you check your spam folder, too.