The thoughts, sewing projects, and fabric oglings of a dedicated sewist.

Class Schedule



Lisa Polderman started sewing in 2010 and quickly fell in love with the craft. Lisa enjoys helping beginning and intermediate students develop their sewing skills, find creative ways to deal with mistakes, and discover the joy of sewing. Lisa taught and trained teachers in a private reading program for 13 years before turning her attention to sewing. She loves teaching sewing skills to kids and adults.

Current Class Schedule (Fall 2017)





North Riverside Recreation Department

Machine Sewing for Kids
Ages: Kids age 9+
Cost: $85 resident / $86 non-resident (6 weeks)
Time: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Session 1: September 13 to October 18
Session 2: October 25 to December 6 (no class 11/22)
Min/Max: 5/6
Instructor: Lisa Polderman

Register through North Riverside Recreation Dept: 708-442-5515

This class focuses on teaching solid sewing skills with a variety of fun projects. New projects are introduced each session and returning students will be given more challenging options. Possible projects include bags, pillows, skirts, simple dresses, accessories, pj pants, stuffed animals. A materials list will be provided at the first class. Sewing machines available for use.



North Riverside Recreation Dept

Adult Sewing
Ages: 14+
Cost: $60 resident / $62 non-resident (4 weeks)
Time: Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Session 1: September 13 to October 4 
Session 2: October 18 to November 8
Min/Max: 5/6
Instructor: Lisa Polderman

Register through North Riverside Recreation Dept: 708-442-5515

This is a mixed class for beginning and intermediate students. Beginning students will learn to thread a machine, perform basic maintenance, sew with the correct seam allowance, attach zippers or piping, insert elastic, sew a basic hem and much more. Various projects may include a lined zippered pouch, piped pillow, simple tote bag, simple hat, and pj pants. A materials list will be sent out a week before class begins. A sewing machine will be provided if you don't have one. Intermediate students bring their own projects or work with the instructor to come up with a plan.

North Riverside Recreation Dept

Returning Student Sewing Retreat
Ages: 14+
Cost: $55 resident / $60 non-resident
Time: Saturday, 10am to 4pm 
Session 1: October 21
Session 2: December 2
Min/Max: 5/6
Instructor: Lisa Polderman

Register through North Riverside Recreation Dept: 708-442-5515

Join us and sew all day long! This workshop is for returning students who have completed at least three projects. Participants will work on a project of their choice with guidance from the instructor. Possible topics include sewing with knits/jersey, sewing from a commercial pattern, fitting, creating a pattern from an existing garment, mending and alterations, and much more.


Awake!

Hand Sewing for Kids - Holiday Ornaments
Ages: Kids age 6+
Cost: sliding scale, $5 - $20
Date: TBA
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Min/Max: 6/12
Instructor: Lisa Polderman

Register through Awake: 708-788-4132 or berwynsawake.org

Participants will learn basic hand stitches and make one or more projects. Instructions will be provided so that you can make more at home. Great for children, teens, and parent/child. Materials and equipment provided.


Private Sewing Lessons

Lisa Polderman teaches private sewing lessons in your home or at her home-based studio in Berwyn. You can learn how to draft a skirt pattern from your own measurements, follow a commerical pattern, copy an existing garment, make a tote, sew in a zipper, tackle simple home decor projects and much, much more! Lisa loves teaching both children and adults.

Rates:
$25/hour for individual lessons in my home
$30/hour for individual lessons in your home
$40/hour for small group lessons (3-5 people)
10% discount if you book five or more lessons

Private lessons are most effective if scheduled in 1.5 to 3 hour blocks of time.

Please contact Lisa at poldapop@gmail.com



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