About Create!® Sewing Studio
Create!® Sewing Studio is a comprehensive sewing school in Acton, Massachusetts, where students learn to sew from start to finish. The studio is designed specifically for the needs and comfort of all of our sewing students; adults, teens and children.
The studio has:
- Big work tables for fabric layout
- Excellent lighting
- New sewing machine for each student
- Just bring fabric, thread and a pair of scissors and…
- We provide the rest!
Sewing classes at Create!® Sewing Studio are informative and fun, and because the classes are small, each student gets plenty of attention. Join us for Sewing in Acton™ at Create!® Sewing Studio today!
About the Instructors
Founder, Director, Lead Sewing Instructor Rebecca has been sewing since the tender age of six. She has a BA in Art from Tufts and the Boston Museum School and an MBA from Simmons. Rebecca was a resident artist/craftsperson at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts in Concord, MA and has a great deal of sewing and teaching experience.
Senior Sewing Instructor Darlene majored in Textiles and Fashion Retailing and she has loved sewing since she first learned to sew at age ten.
Darlene has extensive sewing experience; both in home decorating sewing and fashion sewing. She also owned and operated Darlene Reynolds Window Treatments for many years.
Sewing Instructor Susanne is very accomplished in garment construction with close to 50 years of garment sewing experience. Susanne is also a master quilter having quilted for over 25 years and is the former president of a local quilting guild. Susanne is great with adults and kids alike.
Sewing Instructor Lisa was one of our first adult students close to 4 years ago. She learned to sew by creating garments and home dec with us. Lisa started teaching with us last spring and summer. Lisa specializes in sewing with kids and is especially patient with younger children and beginners.
Sewing Instructor Donna is a graduate of the School of Fashion Design in Boston with many years of sewing experience. She is also very accomplished in creating exquisite beaded jewelry. Donna works well with both adults and children.
Sewing Instructor Nancy has been sewing for over 30 years. She is rapidly becoming a favorite teacher with both adults and children because of her patience and kind attention to our sewing students.
Student Testimonials
“Dear Rebecca, Thank you for the fantastic birthday party and balloons. We all had so much fun!” — Maria M.
“Rebecca, We love [our daughter]‘s dress!! I am so glad it was done before our vacation. Thank you! We will definitely be doing a summer camp. Have not decided on dates yet…trying to coordinate a week that a few friends can make too. Thanks again!” — Dianna M.
“My teenage daughter and I took Rebecca’s mother-daughter sewing class and had a wonderful time. Rebecca was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, well organized and lots of fun. We learned a tremendous amount about sewing techniques, machines and fabrics. Our pillows turned out superbly and my daughter and I will have fond memories of our time with Rebecca.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” — Andrea G.
“Thank you for a great birthday party! The girls had a lot of fun.” — Michelle D.
“Thank you for taking me on as one of your students. How delighted I am to finally be learning to sew. My wait was well worth it…your patience and thoughtfulness, along with your knowledge and skill, make for a solid experience.” — Priya P.
“Thank you for getting me started! I’m loving my machine now…” — Jen F.
“Wow…we had a great time this afternoon. Your studio is beautiful and your patience is miraculous…all the girls in the Brownie Troop (and moms) learned a ton! My daughter was so inspired that we went out and bought a sewing machine! Thanks again for being a big part of our local women’s entrepreneur series. This was spectacular! — Sandy B.
Thanks so much for great sewing lessons. [My daughter] enjoyed it a lot and I’m sure we will be back. Her sister was thrilled to get this surprise dress from her, she loved it. Thanks again and have a great summer! — Jana B.
“My daughter loved making the rest of her pjs and leggings, I can’t tell you how much she loves your sewing class. Thanks so much.” — A. W.
“Rebecca, you are a great teacher. This is obviously your passion.” — C.F.
Thank you so much for teaching [my daughter] to sew! I know I wouldn’t have the patience. She has really enjoyed her lessons and I love that she has a life-long skill. Thank you. — A. G.
Thank you Rebecca. [My twin daughters] had a great time [in their summer sewing session]! — S. W.
Hi Becca, I had so much fun today, and you’re a great teacher! — Best, Lorelle C.
Hi Becca, Thank you for this great camp, [my daughter] had such a great time there, and our next investment will be a sewing machine, so [my daughter] will take over all customizing pants for our family :) She can’t wait for the next session. Enjoy the rest of the summer. — Best, Q. T.
[My daughter] had a great time. I must compliment you on such an organized and professional business. We love going there and have recommended you to many others.
Happy Summer. — Michelle W.
Thanks for the great pix Rebecca. [My daughter] had an awesome week at the studio. — Rebecca M.
[My daughter] really wants to take another class and I really want her to do it, too! She’s so proud of herself and brought all her projects on vacation so she could show all our relatives what she made. She also keeps asking people if they need buttons sewn on so she can do it for them. — Robyn S.
Becca, [my daughter] had such a great time and made so many wonderful items [at Summer Sew Fun 4 Kids™]. Thank you so much! — Mary B.
Thank you, Becca! It was such a wonderful experience learning to sew at your studio this week. [My daughter] and I had a fabulous time and we will check our schedule and sign [her] up for additional classes in September. Thank you! Lisa S. P.S. I saw the photos of us that you posted on Facebook – they are so cute!
