Please note: Private lessons are taught by Bits of Thread owner, Allison Lince-Bentley. They are only offered during daytime hours Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm.
Private lessons give you an opportunity for customized one-on-one assistance on topics and projects you choose. Before your first lesson, you can contact us to discuss your interests and goals, and we will design a lesson (or series of lessons) that will help you gain the skills you want to build. Lessons can be taken solo or with another person as you prefer.
TOPICS TAUGHT
Any of the content taught in our group classes can also be taught in private lessons. In general, we can cover:
- Intro to Sewing and beginner projects
- Bags and accessories
- Hemming, mending, and clothing alterations
- Garment construction for men, women, and children from a pattern
- Creating patterns from existing clothes or items
- Pattern making and draping for clothing and accessories
- Quilting (will be referred to another instructor)
- Embroidery (will be referred to another instructor)
- Hand sewing
If you don’t see what you’re looking for on this list, just contact us for more information.
RATES
Typically, one person lessons last 1.5 hours, and two (or more) person lessons last 2 hours. If you are interested in scheduling longer or shorter blocks, or would like to inquire about customized lessons for more than two people, please let me know.
| One Person |
Two People |
Three or More People | |
| 1 hour | $35 | $50 ($25 each) | $60 ($20 each) |
| 1.5 hours | $50 | $70 ($35 each) | $90 ($30 each) |
| 2 hours | $60 | $90 ($45 each) | $120 ($40/each) |
| Four-lesson Package (1.5 hours for single individuals and 2 hours for two or more people) | $180 | $160/person | $140/person |
SCHEDULING
I offer private lessons only during weekday daytime hours (Monday-Friday 10-6pm). If you’re ready to schedule a private lesson directly, you can login by clicking the icon to the left, or you can contact us for questions or assistance scheduling. Please keep in mind that it usually takes 2-3 business days for us to respond to calls or voicemails.