I've been talking about learning how to sew since forever so last birthday my friends got me a gift…read morecertificate to It's Sew Crafty so I could shut up and learn. Winter was very busy but I finally got around to using it and I couldn't be happier! Katie is beyond patient and teaches often to children so her approach is often animated and simple to remember which is great for newbies or someone who hasn't sewn in a long time. I only have 3 sessions, but I feel pretty well acquainted with the sewing machine again. I'd like to eventually be able to sew my own clothes so after this round I will practice and then try to get some more lessons this fall. If you have kids who like to craft send em here! She's right in downtown Maplewood or I believe LBI for the summer so lots of opportunity to get your craft on. Katie has a great approach from sewing, to crafting, to dyeing fabrics, it appears that she does it all! I'm excited to complete my first project and move on to more. Give her a try!

From the owner: I started out volunteering at my local library in the children's room- once a month i brought in…read morefree crafts for the kids to make- the librarian asked if I had other skills that i would be willing to share and I said "i can sew"! I bought a few machines and supply's- and decided to see if it would work as a business...I rented space in the back of a cafe in the evenings, and the business grew. I then found a bit bigger rental space in Maplewood at Parteaz...my business grew and now have moved on to my own sewing and craft studio at 59 Front Street in Keyport N.J. and a bigger space in Maplewood at 1978 Arts Center, 1978 Springfield Ave Maplewood NJ.

Great school, I learned a lot from my main instructor Tim and I passed both the school and state…read moreexam on the first try! I'm looking forward to finishing up the licensing process and getting started.

I attended this school 3 years ago, and the only reason I am leaving this review 3 yrs later is…read morebecause after passing the school and state exam, I became Top agent for Coldwell Banker Liberty in Elizabeth NJ. I've been so busy building my RealEstate business, I did not have time to leave a review before. If you are thinking about being a Realestate Agent, Don't hesitate to go to this school. They have a great Flexible schedule and the teachers, (Especially Razila) made it fun and easy to learn. Be your own boss, work your own hours.

My daughter attended this dance academy about a year or two ago. It was right after things…read morereopened. The staff, the facility is great. But much of our experience felt like pocket pulling. We had to pay for everythingggggg. And when I say that I mean , we paid $70 a ticket to watch a pre recorded show that took place during class time. I took her out of the academy right before they could pull that "scam" ( and I use that word lightly) again for the spring season. I don't feel like any of these actions were done out of malice probably just to get their money back after the pandemic but weren't we all? Just seemed pretty unfair and for that I wouldn't recommend. It's very difficult to find a dance studio that's not constantly trying to take money from you for everything little thing, so if anyone has any suggestions - please share. This review is being posted to share my experience with other family's looking for a dance studio not to pour hate on the business.

This is a wonderful school. This is my girls first dance school and they love it. I believe they…read morehave everything well organized and the kids look so happy when they come here. Today was my girls first recital and they did an amazing job well orchestrated just beautiful. Keep up the good work LaChaney's