My 8 year old daughter has had an interest in sewing since taking a summer camp at Camp Fashionista. We were searching something closer to home and found Linda! My daughter has taken classes with her for a few months and has already made numerous items like a sewing tool bag, a skirt, an owl, an elephant and a tote bag. The items she made were very well designed and pretty impressive! She looks forward to this class, it's her favorite time of the week. One thing my daughter loves most is that she can choose what she wants to work on and she can go at her own pace with Linda's guidance. Linda is a total gem, she is so sweet and has created a warm and fun environment to learn. She has really instilled a love of sewing in my daughter and she has built so much confidence in herself making beautiful and complicated items but having fun at the same time. Linda is an amazing teacher, we're so lucky to have found her! read more

My 12 year old daughter wanted to learn to use how to use her new sewing machine and we happened to stumble upon this business while online searching. What a find!!! A true hidden gem. Linda has so much positive energy and is so easy to work with. Her knowledge about sewing is extensive and she is able to work with the students in a way that encourages independence while simultaneously developing a unique skill set. My daughter has learned so much and has already completed with a variety of projects. She looks forward to each class and it is definitely a highlight of my daughters week. I would definitely recommend this business! read more

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Project Funway is such a great place to learn or perfect your sewing skills! I have been going there with my teenager and we both enjoy our time with Linda and our little sewing group. I don't know how Linda does it, but she is ready for all levels of sewing, all ages. You do not have to have any material, there is a whole lot to choose from right there, or you can also bring your fabric if you want to. I highly recommend Project Funway if you want to learn, be creative, have a good time, and show off your final product as if it was bought at a store. read more

I've been taking my daughter to Project Funway summer camps for as long as it was open. We may have missed one summer. But I digress. Linda and company are amazing instructors and really instill passion for color, construction and design into young hearts (and those young at heart). My daughter loved Project Runway, and was convinced she wanted to be a fashion designer, and this class has reinforced her love of the fiber arts. They always have time to answer her questions, and help her with the pattern she's chosen. In fact, my daughter saved up her money and bought her own sewing machine. I'm thrilled since I love sewing and fiber, and now have a buddy to go shopping at Britex with. read more

I started taking Linda's class with my 7yo daughter in order to be able to support her in learning to use a sewing machine, but under Linda's guidance, completely fell in love with sewing myself! Never having touched a sewing machine before, I have now successfully completed two shirts (one with buttons!), pajama pants, a tote bag and am working on a zip-up jumpsuit. I can't express how invaluable it is as a beginner to have an expert in the room who can troubleshoot the machine, help you read inscrutable patten instructions, fix mistakes, and 99% of the time stop you before you do something that will take you an extra hour to undo. I have started doing some sewing at home to get more practice but I always save the new/hard stuff for my in-class time. read more

This is my daughters 'happy place' and I'm so grateful that we discovered Project Funway and met Linda years ago. It's a magical environment and Linda is the magic - she is warm and friendly, calm and patient, very professional and inspiring. My daughter adores and admires her. My daughter has learned so much and is so very proud of the gorgeous items she has managed to produce under Linda's guidance. I'm so glad that she is learning a valuable craft from such a talented individual. read more

This was the first time that my daughter's attended this camp. They had the most amazing time!! My daughters both did not have much experience in sewing but Linda was able to take them step by step through the process of making so many wonderful things like skirts and a canvas tote and so much more. Linda and her helpers were amazing and my kids keep telling me that it was their favorite camp ever!!! Thank you Linda! read more

What a fun and educational experience this has been for our daughter. We can't say enough about the care Ms Linda shows for all those that attend. She has created a positive, safe, fun and rewarding environment during each camp our daughter has attended and she always learns so much! People are shocked when they learn that some of her clothes and accessories she made herself. Bottom line this is a great place for kids to learn and hone valuable skills and have fun! read more

My daughter attended a week of camp this summer with Linda and her team. She already has a love of sewing and now that has strengthened and she has so much passion for creating more pieces. Project Funway is a true gem in terms of location, care and instruction offered. My daughter learnt a lot and really enjoyed making the pieces, and is importantly very proud of her work. Linda offers a very nurturing approach to teaching, her passion for passing her knowledge onto others is apparent and the perfect drive for making sure the kids have a great experience. read more

Project Funway is a wonderful gem tucked away in Los Gatos in the most beautiful sewing studio that anyone could ask for! The physical space that Linda has created will inspire anyone's creativity. Spacious, warm, and super-organized. Linda herself is such a wonderful teacher! Whether it's intentional or not, she employs a very "positive discipline" approach with students. We held a private class for my daughter's birthday. Without previously having met a single girl in the group, Linda somehow managed to make them each feel empowered, respected, and successful. Regardless of their prior sewing experience, they all left with a super cute, sturdy, personalized tote bag made with their own two hands, and it was clear that they all felt exhilarated by their success. Linda's philosophy of employing sewing as a medium for inspiring self-confidence and empowerment is a winner! This class was not cheap, but it is worth every penny in terms of the quality of the physical space, materials, and instruction. read more

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We were out of options in teaching my teen daughter how to sew - she MUST learn in order to study Apparel Design in college. A friend recommended Project Funway. It was wonderful;, close to our home, reasonably priced and tailored to her level and interests. Linda Raasch is engaging and enthusiastic, and comes to the craft with lots of training and experience. My daughter made a dress with lots of Linda's help, and it was so cute that she wore it to her cousin's recent wedding. She had loads of compliments. Classes are offered throughout the year at her lovely home and Linda is flexible and knowledgeable about supplies and machines. There are courses for every level of sewing. We will continue to take classes there - my daughter loves it! read more

Project Funway is the camp the keeps on giving! My 10 year old attended a half-day camp earlier in the summer and loved it so much she is going back for a full-day session, The exuberance of Linda and her staff is contagious and my daughter comes home more excited each day!! My daughter says "This is the MOST fun I have had at any camp EVER." She has been practicing her sewing skills in-between camp weeks, and I am thrilled. This is a lifelong skill that Linda has helped my daughter nurture and enjoy. Thank you, thank you!! To the staff of Project Funway :) read more

My daughter started her first sewing this past week. She has been talking about it the last few days and spending her free time practicing what she's learned! She's been raving about Linda and keeps saying she can't wait to go back to class next week. I'm beyond happy with not only Linda's professionalism, but how she treated my daughter! I would definitely recommend her classes! read more

Project Funway is a treasure in every way. Linda, the owner, is the director and you couldn't find a more supportive and passionate teacher. She and her assistants made this my 10 year-old daughter's clear favorite camp of the past few years. The projects were cute and impressive, and the environment couldn't have been more nurturing and positive. And now my daughter has the confidence and basic skills that go along with having completed some great projects, and having learned how to use a piece of machinery! Thank you, Linda, for sharing your heart and talent! We hope to see you next year! read more

Project Funway was amazing. Linda and her staff did a fabulous job of teaching the fundamentals of sewing. My daughter made a tote bag and skirt in just a week. She was so proud to show her friends and family what she had made. It was worthwhile experience, and I would highly recommend it. See you next summer!!! read more

Just turning age 9, my daughter was one of the youngest at camp and a total novice (at sewing) to boot. This could have been totally intimidating, but our daughter's camp experience was incredible! Linda and her staff of helpers went out of their way to make all the girls feel secure and accomplished. Linda and staff were amazing - friendly, supportive, and patient. Our daughter was so inspired by the creativity and process of creating actual things to wear and use... yet equally inspired by the mentors and atmosphere of the week. She came away with a really solid foundation of sewing skills, but more importantly, she gained confidence, had fun, and met some lovely people along the way. This was the first non "sporty" camp our daughter participated in, and we were incredibly impressed with Linda's accessibility, communication, and overall dedication to the girls. She knew each and every girl, and went way out of her way to make them all feel great about their creations. I would wholeheartedly recommend this camp for all! read more

There are a lot of camps out there, but so few that resonate with 11 year old girls the way Project Funway can! Participating in P.F. has been at the top of my daughter's list for past couple of years. So much more than learning to sew, Linda and her family make wonderful connections with their students and have provided my daughter with a great sense of DIY independence and confidence that you can see from the runway when she's modeling the outfit she made ;-) The fashion component of P.F. is nicely balanced by the industrious nature of sewing what you wear -- you'll be pleasantly surprised by what can be produced in a few days! It's a unique and meaningful opportunity, I would highly recommend. read more

Just when you may have thought sewing was a thing of the past - along comes Project Funway! I don't sew but my 13 yr old was interested and now she has a skill and an experience that will last her a lifetime. Linda and her staff were organized, friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. My daughter came home from the first day with her new sewing machine confident enough to sew anything for us! I would highly recommend Linda and her sewing classes to anyone. What a fabulous way for girls to gain confidence and skills in a positive, safe environment. Thank goodness for Linda! read more

My 13 year old daughter has been to Project Funway for the past two years. It is one of her favorite camps. She enjoys her interactions with Linda and her assistants. It is a very positive and nurturing environment and they learn to make wonderful and useful things. She took her bag to the beach and for shopping all summer. Linda teaches them much more than sewing, they learn how to hold their head high and stand up straight and to be proud of their accomplishments. I would recommend this camp for preteens and teenagers. read more

My 8 year old daughter, who wants to be a fashion designer, just completed her first week of summer camp at Project Funway. She absolutely LOVED it. She already wants to go again next year. Linda is such a lovely person and she is so patient with the children, even with my daughter who has never used a sewing machine before. My daughter made a skirt and a pillowcase. I did not expect such fancy detailing on her projects considering that she is a complete novice. Her projects are beautiful and she is so very proud of her new skill. I am so glad I found this camp! read more

2011 will be my daughters 3rd year at Project Funway. She has taken a great interest in sewing and fashion since attending this camp. The camp is very educational and fun. The girls are very proud of their of acomplisment as they get to make clothing and show it off at the end of camp. The teachers are awesome. They work very well with the girls and they are very bright young ladies. My daughter truly enjoys Project Funway. read more

My daughter has done this camp for a couple of years and just loves it! Linda and her assistants have created classes that teach all of the fine details about sewing in such a fun and supportive way. Even when the kids feel like they've made a mistake...Linda helps them see it all as an opportunity to learn. I signed up for the adult class, and even though I had sewn before, I brushed up on some new techniques and just loved being a part of the group, working on some fun projects, and feeling inspired to keep it up when I came home. It has also created an opportunity for me and my daughter to do something creative together. Thanks Linda! read more

Project Funway is an amazing program. I had heard wonderful things about it for years and was finally able to get my youngest daughter signed up this summer. She took it with her best friend and they absolutely loved it. The instructors are phenomenal. You can see their passion in every detail of the camp, from the projects through to the fashion show at the end of the week. The projects they made were adorable and my daughter was so inspired she has kept sewing all summer. With 3 kids and a cumulatively total of 32 summers of camps between them, I would have to say that I have rarely seen anyone have so much fun. read more

My 9 year old daughter has been interested in sewing for about 3 years. She has attended many of the sewing and design classes/camps in the San Jose/Sunnyvale area. Wanting to expose her to more, I searched on-line for a new camp to challenge her. I came across Project Funway and worked with (owner) Linda to get her in a class (many are sold out ~ always a good sign!). My daughter just finished her week and I can't say enough about the program. As Linda said during the fashion show (an amazing treat for both the students and parents!) . . .the class is not just about sewing, but giving the girls a sense of pride throughout the week and beyond. I can't say enough about the camp, only that I will absolutely have my daughter attend ever year forward (please never stop, Linda and Crew!). You'll never regret having your child attend . . . and I don't believe we can say that about many things these days. Happy Sewing. read more