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Sew Images has served the Bay Area since 1992. We strive to provide the best service, sewing machines and supplies avialable. We are dedicated to educating adults and children alike in the art and practicality of sewing. Our educational offerings are frequently updated and include a variety of course topics. If you have suggestions for new classes, please let us know.

MarkerSew Images

(510) 601-8739

4172 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Sewing classes for children and adults, embroidered towels, T-shirts with digitized logos, plus products including sewing machines, books and more.
Rated 8.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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1 Review by Citysearch:

Good Beginning Sewing Class 5 Star Rating - World class

My intention is to update this review once I am done with the class, so this review will update, but so far so good. I attended my first class today at Sew Images with Cecilia Franklin. I registered for the class super last minute by calling Cecilia the day before the start date and she was able to fit me in.

Cecilia is pleasant and the class I am in consists of 8 women, all 30-40 age range. The class that I am taking is called Beginning Sewing I : From the Start. This is a 5 classes series that consists of a weekly 3 hour class from 6pm - 9pm. The class in 5 parts costs $175 (not including materials, which you would have to purchase yourself) consists of:

Class 1: Sewing and general concepts
Class 2: How to read pattern, marking and cutting patterns, and custom fitting.
Class 3: Sewing machine, sewing seams, finishing seams.
Class 4: Pressing techniques and pressing tools
Class 5: Finish sewing project

The series consists of making of a garment from patterns, and we are not expected to touch a sewing machine until the 3rd class.

There is a lot of learning -- about fabrics, patterns, and cuts. Thus far what I find the most interesting thing I have learned is why clothes don't fit and how to make adjustments. It is an eye-opening experience for me to take this class. Cecilia is very organized and knowledgeable -- you will learn things in her class that won't be found in your regular beginning sewing book.

Posted 05/03/07 at 6:49pm