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Hi! I’m Sarah

A picture of Sarah next to a dress form wearing a high fashion original dress design. Sarah is seated in a wheelchair, smiling, and wearing a vintage-inspired original design handmade top. On the dress form is a floor length futuristic elegant gown made of satin and chiffon in multiple pastel colors.
Sarah with an original design

I specialize in helping people of all ages and all levels of experience reach their unique goals. Bring your passion and your ideas and I will help you create something you can be proud of, with skills you can use for the rest of your life.

Reviews

I wanted to say a big thank you for everything as I’ve learnt so, so much from you. I couldn’t have found a better teacher/mentor at the point when I knew literally nothing about how any clothes is made.

Vasi

Sarah offered me a super fun experience while trying to create head gear for my grandson, who was to play Pumbaa in a school production of Lion King. I’ve been sewing for years, but needed extra guidance. Sarah had some great ideas and we pulled it off. Sarah is a delight to work with and from the minute you enter her home, you know there is boundless creativity in her mind and in her hands. I’d recommend Sarah to anyone who needs help with simple or difficult projects.

Reviewer

I have been sewing since I was 5, and I can’t visit a fabric store without bringing home a new project, or three (and buttons… I’m addicted to buttons!).

I have years of experience as a freelance costume designer for theater and film, a college professor in costume design and fashion history, an illustrator, a jewelry designer, and a private fine arts instructor. My love of design, sewing, drawing, and art history led me to earn an MFA in Costume Design at UCLA in 2006.

The only thing I love more than building my own clothing, accessories, and home decor is building a love of sewing in you. I can’t wait to work with you!

Let’s get started on your project!

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