Come learn all the basic stitches with me, Tracy McElfresh at Dayton’s awesome Proto BuildBar.

Sign up here, space is limited.

For this class you be able to pick your favorite scientist, while supplies last!

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Thomas Edison, Tesla, Benjamin Franklin, Einstein, Ada Lovelace

Ages 12 and up
We will be learning the basic embroidery stitches including:
Running stitch
Back stitch
Satin Stitch
Lazy daisy
French knots

All Supplies included during the class.

Proto’s full service cafe will be open!

Cancelation Policy

Tracy’s Sewing Studio is a very small indie business. We understand that things happen where you may need to reschedule or cancel. I have a strict no refund policy. I can give you credit up to one week before the class. If you need to cancel the week of your class I will not be able to fill your spot, there are no credits 5 full days before the class. Please be sure you can make it to class before signing up. Thank you for understanding!

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Tracy McElfresh

Owner at Tracy's Sewing Studio

Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.

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