My name is Christina Borraez. I'm a professional in the fashion industry for over 30 years making custom clothing, patternmaker for manufactures, product developer, etc. Around 15 years ago, by chance I started to teach sewing and turned out to be something I love to do. I've taught and still teach all age ranges, many types of skills and techniques. Lessons are usually about 1 1/2 hrs. per session. A schedule can be worked out. The rate is 80.00 per hour for private lessons when I drive to you. When you come to class private lessons run 45.00 per hour. Starting March I'll have small group classes and workshops. Saturday classes for k...

SEWING & DESIGN: I have many years of sewing experience. I am a 4th-generation tailor. I worked in theater as a costume designer, I ran a costume shop for 6 years. I love to turn people on to the frugal craft of sewing to save money and create projects to suit your personal desires. I love the ability to create something made specifically for me. COOKING: I'm also a chef. Learning to cook is a great way to save money and eat well at the same time. You can have control over your diet and wallet at the same time. In high school, I was cooking every day after school in a Chinese restaurant until I graduated. My experience is in shopping, meal p

Elegant Ragz, has been around a long time. In my business we specialize in a lot of crafts what ever your need. I Teach Sewing classes everything to AZ to enhance your Life skills, and you are grantee to learn the skill. You will learn how to Read your patterns, to cutting and making your patterns. We do all types of Alterations from remaking of a garment to making a full garment. Manufacturing and production is also available. Beginning Crochet and knitting classes are available. Just give us a call....

I have been sewing for over twenty years, beginning as a tailor for a family-owned dry cleaning company in Whittier, CA. I believe if you go by the book (or in this case, pattern) you can create a masterpiece! I sew costumes, formals, and outerwear from my home in Long Beach, CA. Lessons learned can be applied to everyday shopping experiences as you will learn to discern between quality stitching and poorly-constructed garments.