About me and my School
I was born and raised in Europe (The Netherlands). I
worked as an Executive Secretary for 10 years, a
career I never did enjoy. In October of 1987 I met my
husband while he was stationed in the US Air Force in
Germany. We married in my hometown, Breda
(Holland) in December 1988 and moved overseas to
Hampton, Virginia for a couple of years. Then we
settled in the state of Georgia, south of Atlanta, and
found a great Church family. I have been living here
since March 1992 with my husband and 2 daughters
and we love the area.
worked as an Executive Secretary for 10 years, a
career I never did enjoy. In October of 1987 I met my
husband while he was stationed in the US Air Force in
Germany. We married in my hometown, Breda
(Holland) in December 1988 and moved overseas to
Hampton, Virginia for a couple of years. Then we
settled in the state of Georgia, south of Atlanta, and
found a great Church family. I have been living here
since March 1992 with my husband and 2 daughters
and we love the area.
As a former Pre-School
teacher I always enjoyed the
"Arts and Craft" time. I loved
it when my little students
would proudly show their
projects to me, whether it was
a painting or something they
have made out of
construction paper or any
other material.
A clinical study commissioned
by the Home Sewing
Association (HSA) reveals
that "children who engage in
activities like sewing and
painting show increases of
creativity, while those playing
hand-held computer games
and watching television do
not."
teacher I always enjoyed the
"Arts and Craft" time. I loved
it when my little students
would proudly show their
projects to me, whether it was
a painting or something they
have made out of
construction paper or any
other material.
A clinical study commissioned
by the Home Sewing
Association (HSA) reveals
that "children who engage in
activities like sewing and
painting show increases of
creativity, while those playing
hand-held computer games
and watching television do
not."
"Sewing's multitude of choices in terms of color selection,
fabric options, design and proportion help stimulate and focus
creative energy and build self-esteem."
fabric options, design and proportion help stimulate and focus
creative energy and build self-esteem."
The Curriculum looked impressive and I went for it. I received my official
Certificate of License in April 2004 and opened my Sewing Studio (formerly my
dining room) in May of 2004. I started out with "Introductory Classes". At the
end of that same year I had 16 students enrolled. The students make several
projects from their Kids Can Sew Workbook, which explains step by step what to
do. What I like about the "Kids Can Sew" patterns is that they are much easier
to understand then the commercial patterns. So, there is less frustration.
Now I am seeking young girls (or boys), who would love to learn the art of
sewing; children who want to learn how to create their own fashion designs.
For more information on Kids Can Sew Program, visit www.kidscansew.com
Patty's Sewing Studio
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I was tired of working long hours at the office, and
wanted to start a business from the home.
Something that I would enjoy doing. I thought: "I
can teach others how to sew". My mother taught
me some of the basics, but it wasn't until I took
lessons from a professional seamstress, that I
became more skilled in the art of sewing. My initial
idea was to only teach Juniors and Adults how to
sew. I changed my mind after I browsed the
Internet and found the "Kids Can Sew and
Fashion Design Program". The Founder, Carolyn
Curtis, started her company more than 20 years
ago. She began teaching her three daughters,
during that time they were 6, 10 and 12 years old.
Since Carolyn couldn't find easy patterns, she
made up her own. Soon friends of her daughters
also wanted to learn to sew and that is how her
business started.
wanted to start a business from the home.
Something that I would enjoy doing. I thought: "I
can teach others how to sew". My mother taught
me some of the basics, but it wasn't until I took
lessons from a professional seamstress, that I
became more skilled in the art of sewing. My initial
idea was to only teach Juniors and Adults how to
sew. I changed my mind after I browsed the
Internet and found the "Kids Can Sew and
Fashion Design Program". The Founder, Carolyn
Curtis, started her company more than 20 years
ago. She began teaching her three daughters,
during that time they were 6, 10 and 12 years old.
Since Carolyn couldn't find easy patterns, she
made up her own. Soon friends of her daughters
also wanted to learn to sew and that is how her
business started.
