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I’m so happy you’re here! My name is Carly and I’ve been sewing for almost 20 years.  I started when I was in middle school on my mom’s old machine, and took any fashion design class offered through my high school until I graduated.  I went to college for things that are not fashion related.   I continued to sew mostly knits since that’s what I wear 90% of the time.  Now, I sew clothing and bags and teach sewing in my free time when I’m not working at my day job. 

If I can help anyone at all not be afraid to sew knits/swimwear/underwear/really anything, I will be happy at the end of the day.  I was teaching classes in and around the Northern Alabama area for a while, but my health is not in a place where I can continue to do that right now.  I still want to keep this site up and help people learn to sew, but I’m not sure what that looks like right now.  It sucks when you have to adapt when you don’t want to, but that’s where I’m at right now.  

Go do something creative today.

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Stop overthinking and sew!

I have been teaching sewing for about 4 years, and the thing I love the most is helping people conquer their fears of knits. I don’t know where this fear began for so many people who sew clothes, but let’s collectively stop it, OK?  There are way scarier things out there.  Have you ever thought about what happens when you die?  Yikes.  Knits are significantly less scary than that.  

I’m stepping away from teaching classes, but I’d like to pivot to something else.  I’m just not sure what that is yet.  Feel free to still reach out!

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What My Students Are Saying.

Carly is a grew sewing teacher. I took a beginning knits and a bra class with her and she made it really clear, easy, and fun!
TeresaKnits 101, Sew a Bralette
Carly's sewing skills are impeccable and her teaching methods are easy to follow. She's able to adapt her instructions whether her students are at her level of expertise or have never touched a sewing machine before. What truly sets Carly apart as a teacher though, is her ability to BUILD CONFIDENCE. In my first ever sewing class, she immediately recognized my perfectionism and over thinking tendencies. I was actually afraid to cut into my fabric for fear of "ruining it"! Carly taught me how to silence that inner critic by handing me a pair of scissors and helping me prove to myself that yes, actually, I CAN make a garment I'll be proud to wear. She helped me feel confident and capable in my own abilities, and I've taken that lesson with me far beyond the sewing studio where we met. I'll never forget how empowered I felt during Carly's class, and I can't wait to learn more from her!
LauraKnits 101, Sew a Bralette

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