Month: November 2016

Studio Sneak Peek

Everyone wants to know, “When are you going to start teaching classes?!?” My answer is always the same, “Soon!” I want to get things done, but I also want to get them done right.  I’ve been working hard at getting the studio up and running.  I’m building most of the pieces myself and learning a LOT about woodworking along the way.
Here is a look at the sewing studio progress:

Studio1

Lincoln, demonstrating how to sit at a sewing machine.  I might need to make a pedal booster.  I have 4 sewing stations set up right now, with the intention of adding more in the future.

Studio2

This room used to be a basement bedroom.  The vintage sewing machine was a gift from my dad.

Studio3

Lincoln again, showing how to display flannels.  That is a crib rail I scavenged out of the garbage.  My Grandmother has the other side she’s going to use to display fabrics when putting a quilt together.

I work on this space every day, and it’s been so rewarding.  I’ve also received loads of help from family and friends, especially my friend and sister in-law, Ruth.  Maybe I’ll be brave enough to show the before photos some day!

Start at the Very Begining

It’s official.  Sara Says Sew is open for business!  I’ve posted on Facebook about my first classes offered and more are sure to follow next week.  I’m so happy for all the love and support in this endeavor.  I even sold out my first class within 4 hours of posting it!

Sara Says Sew has been an idea we’ve been rolling around and developing and shaping over the past few years.  I say “we” because without my husband, none of this would be possible.  So here’s my shout out to my business and life partner, Josh Patton.  Check back for more listings and classes as they become available.

Thanks for all the likes and shares of my Sara Says Sew page on Facebook, more from Instagram is coming too.