Sewing classes for little ones...

In the past month I have started giving sewing classes to 3 and 4 year olds. Generally people would think they are too young, and how would they remember anything?... Well folks, do I have a surprise for you! These girls are young so their minds are fresh, they remember from one week to the next what they have been taught! I was surprised on their second class to see them doing everything I taught them the week before. 

Repetition is what these little ones need, but with that repetition comes the skill that they will never forget. At this point they are learning right sides together, pinning, cutting, back stitch and holding the fabric on their own as it goes thru the machine. We are pressing the pedal so they can learn everything else, and as they grow taller, they will be able to learn multitasking! 

It's a joy to teach these children and see them so excited about every class, and so excited when just one seam gets sewn. 

So I encourage you all to start teaching your little ones skills early in life! They love it 😄 and you will learn from them! 

Same & Next Day Alterations...

Often times we get customers who need something altered for their work uniform the same or next day.  If you are one of those people who have a suit, pants, shirt, skirt, Military or law enforcement uniform that needs altered quickly, we are your solution! Not only are we same or next day alterations for work uniforms, but if you have to drive for 20 min or more to get to us, you can relax in our beautiful shop while we alter your clothing on the spot. 

To contact us for a same or next day alteration, please visit our website.

 

How to Sew a Binding on A blanket...

Here's an instructional video that teaches how to sew a satin binding onto a blanket. It is very simple to do so you can make cuddly blankets and even give them away as gifts. Let us know if you have any questions about it!

In-Shop Renovations Give Ourselves, Students, and Customers more Space to Create!

You may have heard the old saying, "If it's not improving it's degrading." Well, at Bella Jean Boutique we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our shop. First because we want to give our customers (You!!!) a better experience every time they walk in. Second, because we want to expand the teaching portion of our business. We are adding more and more excited students each month and we want to have plenty of space for each of them to let their creative juices flow. So to keep you updated on our shop's progress here are a few recent pictures. Let us know what you think.

A few months ago...work began!

Insulation is in!

Sheetrock is on.

Mudding Begins

Tonight it is textured!

Texturing more!