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Sewing help and troubleshooting

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10 per session - Virtual OK - Posted Feb 13, 2017

Starting on a new sewing project and finding yourself a little lost? Let me help you figure out your sewing woes! I'm a self-taught seamstress who has been making most of her own clothing for the past 5 years. I've likely run into the very same sewing problems so I can help you figure out the crazy sound your sewing machine is making or how to decipher the cryptic instructions on your pattern. Sewing is not as difficult as you might think and once you get the basics down you should have no problem figuring out sewing patterns on your own. I will give you 15- 30 minutes of focused attention answering any of your sewing related questions, helping you select a good pattern, or just giving you step by step instructions on a project. I'm very flexible and we can adjust this to suit your needs. Maybe you just need help choosing a sewing machine or gathering the necessary supplies for a good sewing kit. Or maybe you are a complete novice and you want online sewing lessons once a week, we can do that! I do just as much hand sewing as machine so I can teach you both.

Training & Qualifications


I am a self-taught seamstress who sews both professionally and for pleasure. I spend a lot of time working in my sewing room and really enjoy teaching others to sew.

Availability & Preferences


both week days and weekends. Not Tuesdays or Sundays

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Sarah


Inactive User
Inactive User received session of Sewing help and troubleshooting from Sarah
Mar 06, 2017
Sarah was prompt and pleasant to speak with. I'd be glad to work with her again.
Sarah provided unit of Level 2 Edit - Light Line Editing for Sarah
Apr 05, 2017
Sarah has a professional attitude about writing and working with agents. I'm sure she'll do well!
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Inactive User received unit of Historic and classic recipe source from Sarah
Mar 31, 2017
Sarah is very helpful and friendly.
Aubrey provided unit of Beta-Reading by Professional Editor for Sarah
Mar 27, 2017
Sarah is not only a great person, but also a fantastic writer! I would absolutely read more of her stuff in the future.
Mar 17, 2017
Sarah was awesome! She found me some very old apple pie recipes to try. I can't wait to make them!
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Inactive User provided session of 20-minute Book Publishing Consult for Sarah
Mar 13, 2017
Sarah was lovely to interact with: quick to reply, clear in her correspondence, and very communicative of how I could be helpful to her in her book su...bmission process. It's great to know just where I can provide value, and would be glad to work with Sarah again! show more
Mar 11, 2017
Sarah went above and beyond! Very excited to try these!
Mar 11, 2017
Sarah went above and beyond to find me some great recipes and instructions. Very interesting and unique service and she is really cool!
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Inactive User provided unit of Custom Watercolor for Sarah
Mar 09, 2017
Lovely, she struck me as generous and friendly.
Mar 03, 2017
Sarah was so nice to work with, and even though she couldn't find the recipe I was looking for, I completed the deal with her just because of the effo...rt she put into looking for me!show more


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Agent query letter review
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About Sarah Bacavis

I'm an eclectic old soul who spends her time creating art, hunting down rare antiques, sewing patterns from the 1890s to the 1930s, and writing books about mischievous goblins. I am currently in the ...process of publishing my first book, "Beyond the Bramble" and I love talking with and encouraging other aspiring writers. I am also always on the look out for beta readers to help me improve my craft. Vintage fashion and lifestyle is a passion of mine and I generally look like someone who just walked out of 1924. I'm skilled in sewing and mending, illustration, creative writing, historical reenacting, genealogical research, and photo restoration. I can be a helpful source for information on fashion from historical eras (1890s-1960s), dating antiques, women world travelers, and historical recipes for food and apothecary. I live in a tiny downtown Victorian apartment with my husband and our Dachshund Annette. I work part time from home and have plenty of available time to offer! I truly enjoy working with other creative independent thinking people. Things I am interested in in trading for: - Learning to knit (I've been drooling over old sweater patterns!) - Online ukelele lessons (I love Annette Hanshaw and want to play her music) - Charleston lessons - Beta readers with experience - The perfect chicken tikka masala recipe - swapping vintage clothing and accessories - swapping copies of antique sewing patterns - if it is antique, dusty, and impractical to own, I probably dream about it at night. show more

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Sarah Bacavis is looking for:
  • Fun & Quirky
  • Just for Fun
  • Style & Fashion
  • Art Lessons
  • Music Lessons
  • Cooking
  • Experiences
  • Craftwork
  • Art & Design