Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Theisen.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Stephanie. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My background is in marketing and web design but when I was expecting my second daughter, I decided to learn to sew. I was hooked from the first stitch! I was working from home as a graphic designer and started an Etsy business on the side selling handmade items. Eventually, I started selling fabric as well. I love teaching others to sew and I started releasing patterns and tutorials on my website and teaching at local shops. Last year, I decided to pursue this business full time and open a brick and mortar location so I could set up my own classroom and expand the fabric I offered.
I have been very encouraged by the response, especially from kids! My goal is to make it easy to learn to sew. For most classes, students can just show up. We have all of the machines, tools and materials needed for classes. People can learn to sew without making a costly investment in supplies.
Has it been a smooth road?
The biggest obstacle has been transitioning from the flexibility of working from home to the demands of a retail shop. I manage the shop and inventory, fill online orders, help customers, buy new inventory, and schedule and teach classes. It can be a lot to juggle and balance work with my family life.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Crosscut Sewing Co. is a fabric shop and sewing studio located in Melrose, MA. We offer a variety of fabrics and sewing supplies for quilting, craft projects, accessories and clothing. We have curated selection of the best quality fabrics with a modern flair. We also carry basic and unique sewing supplies and sewing machines.
Our fully equipped workspace has a variety of tools, machines and equipment. It is a place where people who share a common interest can work and learn together. We have brand new, state of the art sewing, embroidery, overlock and coverstitch machines. Makers can create without having to purchase expensive equipment or sacrifice their dining room table!
Our workspace also serves as our classroom. We offer classes for many levels and interests. Classes start at age 7 for children. For adults we offer a variety of instruction from beginner sewing to advanced workshops. We LOVE beginners!!! We know once you stitch that first stitch you will be hooked. We have everything you need in our classroom, so all you have to do for classes is show up!
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
My business in Melrose, MA which is just north of Boston. I live here and grew up here, so it is the perfect fit for me. Our customers come from all over to visit the shop and take lessons.
Contact Info:
- Address: 200 Green Street
Melrose, MA 02176 - Website: crosscutsewingco.com
- Phone: 781-620-1896
- Email: hello@crosscutsewingco.com
- Instagram: crosscutsewingco
- Facebook: CrosscutSewingCo
- Twitter: @crosscutsewing
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/crosscut-sewing-melrose
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