What is Primrose Sewing?
Primrose Sewing is a small business in greater Nashville, TN. It’s owned by an award-winning seamstress, college graduate, and entrepreneur who offers sewing classes, seasonal workshops, individual lessons, summer day camps, and birthday parties to young students ages 7 – 13 years old. We added adult sewing workshops in September 2023. More than 955 youth and adults have registered since Primrose Sewing was launched in July 2017. Since the summer of 2022, Primrose Sewing has partnered with Williamson County Parks & Recreation to host sewing activities at recreation facilities – mostly at the Franklin Recreation Complex.
Who is Abby?
She is a mature, responsible, and creative (former) teen entrepreneur! She’s been sewing since the age of 3 (needle and thread) and since first grade with a sewing machine. She launched the business at the age of 15 out of her family’s bonus room, and to date (Fall 2023), has taught more than 955 young students in classes, workshops, camps, and birthday parties! Abby has won countless ribbons at the County and State Fairs – including a Best of Show for the Youth Division.
Can you tell me more about the sewing environment?
The sewing studio is a happy place where all students can develop their creative talents and learn the life skill of sewing! Sewing is never a race, and we never compete against each other. We emphasize individual effort, we encourage each other, we take pride in our accomplishments, and we treat each other kindly.
What does my child need to bring to a class, workshop, or camp?
Your child should bring a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and an expectation to have fun! We provide everything else.
What do you provide for a snack?
About midway through each sewing session, we provide a small bottle of water and a choice of Goldfish Crackers, Cheez-Its, or Mott’s Fruit Snacks in individual packages. Students may bring a small snack from home, if preferred, like pretzels, plain popcorn, or a protein bar. Students can use hand sanitizer or wash their hands in the bathroom before we eat our snacks.
What kind of service projects do the students sew?
Primrose Sewing believes that students can use their sewing skills to benefit others. The students sew a service project during one of the six weeks of seasonal classes. To date, students have sewn cat bed for the animal center, pillowcases for firefighters, blankets for the pediatric patients, babies, and foster children, fleece hats for homeless men, mug rugs for the elderly, all-class quilts for charity, reusable grocery bags for the food bank, military appreciation cards, saddle pads for horses, and joey pouches for the zoo. We welcome your comments and ideas!
Can my student participate in the County and State Fairs?
Absolutely! We encourage students to enter their best items – sewn entirely by themselves – into area fair competitions. There is usually no cost to enter. Abby and her students have won dozens of ribbons and cash prizes in recent years! Ask us for details to register. Typically the county and state fair deadlines are in late July and early August.
How do is the Primrose Sewing Studio kept as germ-free as possible?
At the end of each class, workshop, or camp, students (and Miss Abby) use anti-bacterial wipes to wipe down the sewing machines and supplies. We also spray Lysol on the supplies to eliminate any germs. We frequently vacuum the rug and mop the floor.
What are the costs to participate with Primrose Sewing?
Typically, a six-week class (two hours per week for a total of 12 sewing hours) costs around $175 plus a supply fee which covers everything – sewing machine usage, fabrics, supplies, and snacks. A seasonal workshop costs between $45 – 65 depending on the project for a one-time sewing experience of 2 – 3 hours. Individual lessons are $40 per hour. A Summer Day Camp (five days for three hours per day – morning or afternoon – for a total of 15 hours of sewing) typically costs about $195 per student per week plus a supply fee.
How are the photos taken during the sewing time used?
We take lots of photos! We send Google photo album links to parents periodically, so they can see the sewing adventures in action. We also use selected photos for social media and advertising purposes. We don’t publicly use the names of our students. We honor requests for students not to be photographed.
What are the Sew-It-Myself Kits?
“Sew-It-Myself” Kits encourage students to continue their sewing skills at home. We have kits available for sale on site which include all fabrics, some supplies, and instructions for a student to sew a Doll Quilt, Pocket Pillow, Mug Rugs, and a Stuffed Bunny as well as a Grab Bag Kit which includes an assortment of fabric with a hand-stitching kit. Please ask us for more information.
How can I reach someone at Primrose Sewing?
E-mail is our preferred conversation: primrosesewing@gmail.com
Website: primrosesewing.com
Facebook: Primrose Sewing
(FAQs as of Fall 2023)
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