Sunday, after 4 p.m.

Check in for 7 nights (included in the total Hands On fee) at the Marine's Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, (415) 673-6672.

Sunday, 7 p.m.

Gather in the Heritage Room on the 10th Floor for introductions and an overview of the week. Bernina and Viking machines will already be set up for your use. Bring projects, fabrics and sewing supplies.

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. onward

Bagel and coffee/tea breakfast, right outside the sewing room.

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fitting and sewing with Sandra

Mini Demos throughout the morning & a chance to try on Sandra's clothes

Afternoon coffee/soft drinks service

Monday - Thursday, Evenings

Open sewing time with Sandra and her sewing assistant

This is also your opportunity to sample fabulous San Francisco restaurants and shopping at

nearby Union Square (Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and various specialty stores) and take in some sights!

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All day FABRIC SHOPPING EXCURSION around the Bay Area

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Celebration dinner at Sandra's home

Sunday

Departure Day

If you would like to add on a few extra days for San Francisco shopping and sight-seeing, you may be able to add them, at your cost, to the 7 nights covered by the Hands On fee; let us know when you make your reservation. (It is very important to call the office if you want to add extra hotel nights, because they are not always available!)

what does it cost ?

2009 rates: $2,375.00 per person, shared hotel room      $2,915.00 per person, private hotel room

**You may reserve a deluxe room, dependent on availability. The extra cost for a deluxe room (single or double occupancy) is $120. If you would be interested in this option, inquire with the Power Sewing office. We will check with the hotel and make this reservation for you, and then add $120 to your fee. what does it include?

7 nights hotel, full breakfast everyday, coffee and afternoon snacks, 5 full seminar days with Sandra, free sewing time in the evening with Sandra's assistant there to help with any questions, shopping and all meals on Saturday, including dinner at Sandra's house. Sewing machines, sergers, ironing equipment, and other tools provided.

Space Is Limited to 10 Participants Per Session—Please Call or Email to Reserve Your Spot

Here's your opportunity to fulfill the ultimate sewing fantasy in one of San Francisco's turn of-the-century private clubs. The Marine Memorial Club offers you comfortable lodging, excellent restaurants, an inviting swimming pool and a pleasant conference room (available from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) where you can sew to your heart's content. You will not waste a second of your precious sewing time....an elevator ride up will get you something to eat and a ride down will take you to your room for that quick power nap. And, best of all...it's located just 2½ blocks from Union Square and 4 blocks from Britex fabrics!

‘Sandra has a fresh approach and upbeat outlook on life which comes through in all her classes. The consistency of the quality of her patterns and her instructions, which highlight updated sewing techniques, bring fun and joy to the home sewer.’ -Jan Fisher,  Ann Arbor,  MI

Say Good-bye to the trial and error method of fitting. Let Sandra take an accurate set of your measurements. Allow yourself to be individually fitted by Sandra to determine your personal 'fit formula'. Find out what pattern size is right for you and how to adjust any pattern using your ‘fit formula.’ Now you can cut into your expensive fabric with confidence.

Liberate your bulging closets of fabrics you're afraid to cut into. Sandra will help you in choosing a flattering style. Master combining patterns to get the exact look you desire. Learn time-saving techniques that give you professional looking results. Try on a plethora of garments from Sandra's wardrobe (most have current pattern numbers). Seize the opportunity to inspect Sandra's garments and ask questions. Uncover tips on great patterns. Learn to handle a variety of fabrics under the needle and under the iron.

‘A full week of sewing instruction matched to my own interests and needs, plus being with other students who love to sew—a dream vacation spot for a sewer!’ -Joyce Jones , Springfield, VA

Because the class size is limited to only 10, Sandra takes sewers of all levels from rank beginner to extremely advanced. If fitting is your nemesis, bring a bolt of muslin and lots of patterns. Go home with patterns altered just for you. If you own a piece of fabric that intimidates you, bring it along and sew it up here. If you have always wanted jeans that fit, now is your chance. If you just want to relax and have fun, bring any project your heart desires and Sandra will help you over the trouble spots.

how do I register for a class?

Call or email the Power Sewing office for more information, or to reserve your spot. Here are some payment details for the class:

$400 non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time you make your reservation. A second payment of $975 is due six months prior to the start of the class to set up & confirm your 7-nights hotel (included in the total fee), and the balance is due two months before the first day of class. (IF YOU LIVE IN THE BAY AREA and want to take the Hands On Class without the hotel, call the office for the total class fee without hotel.) Power Sewing reserves the right to change Hands On fees based on increased hotel costs during the calendar year.