Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sew Teach Me™ for both girls and boys?
Yes, Sew Teach Me™ is gender neutral and open to any child ages 9 to 15.

Can adults take Sew Teach Me™ classes?
No, but many quilt shops, sewing machine shops and continuing education programs offer beginning sewing to adults.

When do sessions start?
Mentors and students fill out an application and indicate the best days and times to have their sessions.  Matches are made based on mutually available times.

Can I get the Sew Teach Me™ lesson plans and teach my children myself?
Sew Teach Me™ is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization developed specifically as a community-based program for children, with the intent that children would be taught in a community-based environment with access to supplies and equipment.

After my child goes through Sew Teach Me™, are there other classes s/he can take? 
Yes.  Go to the “Students” page on this website. There you will find a list of the Sew Teach Me 2 projects.

Do mentors have to have a background check?
Yes.  All parents and families need to know their children are in safe hands.

I want to help but I am not in a position to be a mentor right now.  What else can I do?
We always appreciate the donation of quality fabrics. We work with girls and boys ages 9-15, so fabrics should be age appropriate. Most students enjoy bright colors, geometrics, textures, florals, solids, etc. Quantities of 1/2 yard or larger are the most useful for cutting our student kits.