We are located at 12 W South Orange Ave, above Bunny’s Pizza. If you find yourself near the waffle restaurant, you are in the wrong place. Please head towards the train bridge and look for our logo on a glass door before Bunny’s Pizza.

Weds 10-7

Thurs 11-5

Friday 11-5

Sat 10-2

Sun 10-4

Please check our Instagram page for any closings or call us at (973) 996-8834.

Classes can be refunded, minus 3% processing fees, up to two weeks before a session starts. After that, no refund or credit will be issued. This includes specialty camps as well, like Fall Break Camp or Spring Break Camp.

Summer Camp can be refunded, minus 3% processing fees, up to March 15th. After that, a refund minus 3% will be issued ONLY if a replacement can be found to fill the spot. No credits can be issued.

Workshops are not refundable. No credits can be issued.

Cut fabric is not refundable. This is true for opened packages or partially used notions as well.

Gift cards are not refundable.

Yes! Use code MULTIWEEK for campers signed up for more than one week of camp. Use code SIBLING any time for siblings taking classes or attending camp. Both discounts include 10% off.

Yes!  I'm so glad you asked!  You do not have to spend a lot of money to get a great machine. We like Singer Heavy Duty machines, Singer Simple, Singer Tradition, Janome 2212, Brother CS5505, Eversewn Sparrow, and Husquvarna Viking Jade 20. We also love Pfaff and Bernina though they are higher priced. The Bernette b05 Academy is a great mid-range choice.

Check out these recommendations tested by one of our students https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sewing-machine/

I also sometimes have machines used in class for sale at a huge discount, ask me about them!  

Occasionally. At this point, we are running 26 classes a week in addition to birthday parties and workshops on the weekends, so our time for private lessons is limited. If you are a beginner and want to learn how to sew, we suggest you check out our classes! If you need help with a specific project or technique, please reach out to us for a private lesson. Examples from past private lessons include learning how to sew boning into a corset; learning how to make buttonholes; how to use your new serger; how to make your own basic pattern. If you are unable to attend our classes, please keep an eye out for workshops that may help you in your sewing journey.

Every student receives one makeup class per session. We can not prorate or accommodate more than one missed class per session.

We do not take on sewing jobs.  There are lots of fantastic local upholsterers and tailors who would love to take on your work (and will probably charge less than me).  Try Ultimate Upholstery or Mar-Ant, both in South Orange! Better yet, take one of our classes and learn to do all of these things yourself!

I'm sure your child is lovely and I would enjoy having them as a student!  However, as enthusiastic about sewing as they may be, kids younger than 8 haven't developed the fine motor skills to cut fabric in a straight line, thread a regular size needle, or control the sewing machines (some of the bigger kids struggle with this as well!).  Some can't reach the floor pedal or aren't tall enough to reach the iron on the ironing board (and do you really want your 4/5 year old using an iron?).  This makes it frustrating for them to work independently and complete projects.  They will be a lot happier and confident if they wait until they are 8. 

No, thank you.

Nope.