Would you like to learn how to sew?
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Your sewing machine can be your gateway to
​a whole new world of joy and creative expression. ​


​Treat yourself to one-on-one or small-group lessons 
​in my inviting Holland Township studio

Gain the confidence to take on simple beginner's projects to advanced tailoring techniques — and anything in-between.
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All ages and experience levels welcome!​
Imagine yourself spending long hours, happily creating gorgeous projects for yourself, your family and your friends. 

Whether you're a hopeful beginner or an advanced sewist, you may find yourself getting discouraged before getting to the really fun part. That's where I can help!
We'll concentrate on the skills you most want to learn. 
Learn while having fun, supported by my own lifelong passion for sewing, combined with a playful, light-hearted, no-nonsense style. Enjoy the process, while learning the technical skills you'll need so you can be happy with your results.

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​"A sewing machine can provide hours of pleasure and it can be a wonderful outlet for your creativity—once you learn a few fundamentals and time-saving tricks.

​Let my knowledge, experience, and expertise guide you through the learning process with ease and fun. 
—Renee Sopko, Sewing Teacher

Rave Reviews from Past Students
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"Besides being a great seamstress, Renee is an amazing sewing teacher, and she's very helpful and friendly. I've learned a lot from Renee while working on a difficult project, and all of it has really helped me grow to love sewing and to have fun doing it. I was nervous at first and didn't know anything about sewing. But Renee explains everything step-by-step, helping you throughout the process. She makes it easy to enjoy—I now look forward to my lessons!

Kait Prickett
Kingwood, NJ

"Definitely a great experience."

"Learning how to sew with Renee is a lot of fun. I've been picking up on all kinds of tips and tricks, in addition to the fundamentals of using a sewing machine and figuring out how to work with and modify patterns. 

Attempting to learn how to sew on my own was a hassle and I got fed up pretty often. Then I started taking lessons from Renee and the frustration and nervousness really started to go away. Spending time learning more about sewing with Renee has definitely been a great experience.
 
Laura Miller 
Milford, NJ
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"A relaxing, enjoyable sewing lesson!"

"Just wanted to say, 'Thanks, Renee!' for setting me in the right direction for sewing. Being a gentleman client and a true beginner, you allowed me to relax and enjoy my first sewing lesson with you. Looking forward to getting a second lesson soon. And I would not hesitate to recommend you for sewing lessons to any of my friends--male or female. Thanks again!

Barry Herman
Asbury, NJ​
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"A wonderful sewing teacher."

In addition to being a wonderful seamstress, Renee, who gave my 7-year-old granddaughter her first sewing lesson, is a wonderful teacher. Her pacing and patience, her enthusiasm and, of course, her skill made the lesson exceptional.

Carol Freund
Milford, NJ
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"Knowledgeable, personable, and fun."

I was shopping around for advanced weekly lessons since I'll be entering my second year of studying costume design in college in the fall. Finding Renee has been perfect for me. I've learned so much, and gained so many tips and tricks that would've taken me forever to figure out on my own. Renee is so knowledgeable, personable, and fun. She makes it feel like it's okay to ask anything. I've really enjoyed learning from her all summer, and I'm going back to school with a huge leg up!

Lauren
Hunterdon County, NJ
​Summer 2016