Tara Arnold is a custom dressmaker, pattern designer and a great sewing teacher in Berkeley. Tara has spent many years studying textiles and techniques in India and now specializes in ethnic fabrics and Issey Miyake inspired designs. |
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Sharon Bell began her fashion career sewing and designing for clients on the East Coast. Later she taught at the American College for the Applied Arts in Los Angeles, chaired the Fashion Production Department at the Academy of Art College, and directed the Fashion Department at the America Intercontinental University. She presently teaches part time at the College of Alameda. Sharon loves sharing her knowledge with others in any way that she can. |
| Meghan Ballog teaches our guided knitting class series. Her lively attitude and young, stylish handknitted sweater wardrobe are sure to inspire knitters of every level! | |
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Teri Barr teaches all levels of knitting and crochet and is widely known by Stonemountain customers for her beautiful original sweater patterns and in-store samples. |
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Sandra Betzina is the author of many sewing books and well-known host of the Sew Perfect series formerly airing on Home & Garden television (HGTV). She recently produced a series of 9 DVD videos, featuring topics ranging from flawless buttonholes to couture jeans. She currently designs a series of over 25 patterns under the name Today’s Fit for Vogue Patterns. She has written a syndicated column for the past 27 years and contributes to magazines such as Threads, Vogue Patterns, Sew News, Sew Beautiful, Zig Zag, and Australian Stitches. A knack for uncovering techniques the home sewer craves has made Sandra a sought-after lecturer and guest on television shows across the country. www.powersewing.com |
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Carrie Besso became passionate about Sashiko as an embellishment for wearable art after taking a class with fiber artist Nancy Shriber five years ago. She has recently studied with Bess Chin, a Master Sashiko Teacher in Berkeley, which has enriched her knowledge and understanding of this ancient Japanese quilting technique. Sashiko, originally used for reinforcing and repairing clothes, has evolved into beautiful hand quilting. Carrie's love of Sashiko has translated itself into a number of garments using this art form and an extensive collection of books on Sashiko. She started sewing with 4H at the age of 10, and now some years later, she is incorporating her extensive knowledge of sewing with her Sashiko designs. |
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Fred Bloebaum (a woman with a man’s nickname) is a popular sewing instructor from Oakland and a favorite here at Stonemountain & Daughter. Her well-organized classes are filled with great techniques, fabulous instruction and lots of inspiration. Many of Fred’s classes feature garments made from her pattern line, Clothing Designs by La Fred. These elegant designs are easy to sew and contain clear, concise directions, which Fred passes on to her students. www.lafred.com |
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Julianne Bramson developed her love for clothing as artistic self expression at a very young age. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics with concentrations in Fashion Design and Art History. From 2004 to 2007 Julianne was co-owner of Decades of Style Pattern Company. She recently completed several master level courses on design of garments and fabrics with special concentration on Shibori and silk dyeing techniques. Julianne is in the process of starting up a new pattern company, Fashion in Harmony, and also enjoys teaching and spreading a love of sewing as an avenue for creative self expression! |
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Jean Cacicedo is a nationally renowned textile artist who has been a prime innovator in the Wearable Art movement for over two decades. Her felted, pieced and dyed coats have been exhibited throughout the US, Europe and Japan. |
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Alice Elliot received her degree in Apparel Design and Production and Fashion Merchandising. She has run a home-based sewing business for several years and has costumed local ballet, modern dance, theater and opera companies. Recently she was assistant to the instructor of costume design at Mills College working with students of all levels in sewing technique. |
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Jane Foster is a very experienced sewing teacher. She has a teachers diploma for dressmaking, tailoring and is a professional color and image consultant. Her love of fabric, teaching and color work together as she helps people make and choose the right clothes. Her classes on Fitting have become a valuable part of our program. Sign up for her classes right away and get inspired with your next sewing projects. www.janefosterdesign.com |
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Monica Gyulai teaches our very popular Designer Tote Bag class. |
| Catherine Hounshell is a local artist, teacher and entrepreneur involved in Fiber Arts for the past 15 years. She can be found teaching at various local colleges and retail shops in our area. She loves to share her passion for vintage techniques in manipulating ribbon. With all the beautiful ribbon around, how can you resist? | |
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Lynda Maynard teaches our popular moulage and drafting classes and is an expert in fitting. |
| Terry McClintock has loved sewing since the age of 10. After graduating from San Jose State University in 1982 with a degree in Textiles and Clothing, she spent several years in retail as a Trainer and Buyer. For the past 14 years, Terry has shared her passion for Sewing and Serging through out the Bay Area. She loves to see her students enjoy sewing as much as she does. | |
| Lisa Levaggi Rich is a motivating sewing teacher who has received her degree in Apparel Design and Tailoring. She is a member of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers and currently operates a custom clothing business. She also teaches pattern drafting for Pleasant Valley Adult School. | |
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Ann Tarabini is a quilting instructor who teaches beginning and intermediate level quilting classes in the public school system (adult ed.) and in local shops. As a K-12 teacher, she has been teaching sewing skills to students in home economics and after school programs for over 25 years. Ann@LearnHowToQuilt.com |
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Terri Travis-Lewis is an enthusiastic and experienced sewing instructor. She is currently teaching Fashion Design courses at Brooks College in Sunnyvale. Terri also has taught pattern drafting and draping at FIDM, and Academy of Art College in S.F. Terri has had her own custom sewing business and is currently a freelance clothing designer. Her expertise in sewing, draping and fabric qualifies her as an outstanding instructor. www.sewbalanced.com |
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Nicole Vasbinder is the designer of Queen Puff Puff handbags, which she began after 8 years in the garment industry working in design, merchandising and sales. She also teaches sewing in Petaluma and at Stonemountain and Daughter in Berkeley. She's known for her hip, relevant sewing classes such as Hip to Sew: Make a Great Skirt! www.queenpuffpuff.com |
Angie Woolman is a popular Bay Area quilting expert who teaches at Stonemountain & Daughter and throughout the area. |
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