I really loved and enjoyed my beginner class here. The beginner class is high in demand so you have to register a couple of months in advance. The class is 4 weeks long for 2 hours each. In that time you learn the parts of the sewing machine, how to operate and complete two sewing projects. The class was extremely satisfying. I can't wait to continue learning how to sew. read more

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I'm 3/4ths of the way through the beginner class and i have to say I love it. I really look forward to it each week. I will definitely be coming back for the intermediate sewing course! Sewing can be really intimidating, but they have made it such a relaxing and fun experience. I love my pumpkin, my sewing bag is coming along beautifully! The vibes are great and the whole class has bonded while learning these new skills. I HIGHLY recommend coming here if you're interested in learning to sew! It's very beginner friendly and a great hobby to pick up! read more

We LOVE this place. My daughter started with the Sunday classes as a complete beginner at age 7, did two weeks of the summer camp, and she had her 8th birthday party here. Shannon and her staff are amazing. Every time I've been in the shop, it's full of kids of all ages and skill levels, relaxed, happy, and working hard. The staff give the kids a remarkable degree of autonomy while providing just enough guidance and supervision to keep fingers and machines safe and ensure real skill building and engagement. At my daughter's birthday party, she and eight of her friends (complete novices ages 6-9) made their own stuffies from scratch, each at their own machines, working at their own paces. They worked hard, had a blast, and were very proud of themselves. Very different from a friend's party at another sewing place where kids took turns at machines operated by adults, who sometimes let the kids keep their hands on the fabric while the adult sewed. Shannon is a great teacher with a welcoming shop and has made our daughter very happy. read more

This place is awesome. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the beginner classes and the instructor is so kind. My only star off is because I feel there should be 5 classes instead of 4, as most of my class was unable to finish our final project and I feel we could have used more time :( or maybe they can expand the their team so students get more help. Otherwise would definitely recommend! read more

I had a great experience at Soul Collections. I enrolled in the beginner and intermediate sewing classes back to back. Shannon is great teacher with a LOT of patience. I really enjoyed coming to her class each weekend. Her teaching assistants were a great help as well. It was a great refresher for someone who had sewn in the past but it's also a great class for real beginners as well. I made a difficult piece for my intermediate project. She gave me a bit of extra time to complete it and I'm really happy with it! Thank you Shannon! read more

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I'm in love with Soul Collections. I've been thinking about learning how to see again for months now. I stumbled across this local gem on Groupon and purchased a voucher for beginner's classes to get my feet wet again. I called the business to inquire about the class schedule and spoke with Shannon who is the owner of this lovely place. She told me that she likes to start all classes in the beginning of the month, that way everyone enrolled is on the same page which is cool with me. Shannon is very friendly and very passionate about sewing. At the first class, she gave us a little history about how the business got started. Prior to opening the storefront business, she taught classes in the comfort of her apartment. She wanted to provide an outlet for several teens who were hanging out on the street as she was going to her job. It worked for a bit but it didn't last long. Shannon then decided to open her business in the location where she is now to provide affordable lessons to those who wanted to learn about sewing. She offers several classes during the week and on the weekends. There is beginner's sewing, intermediate sewing, pattern making, draping, leggings, children's sewing class and several others. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back to take more lessons. There are also added perks if you check in on Yelp, there is a discount off of a beginner's class, there is also an $140 voucher that you can purchase for use towards classes valued at only $125 and there is also a 5% discount off any class. I would highly recommend this location if you are interested in learning about sewing. read more

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This place is amazing. If you're wanting to learn how to sew, I highly recommend taking classes here. So friendly, so informative, and so supportive. read more

took the beginner's sewing class at this Sewing Lounge for the month of July. I was INCREDIBLY disappointed after spending $120 and basically left with only the knowledge of how to thread a sewing machine. There was no type of organization or any lessons planned out over the four week course. When I initially bought the Sewing Course, I received confirmation of my purchase almost a week after purchase asking which day I would like to sign up for. Once I replied with the desired day, no response was made for almost a week. I called, no reply. Forwarded the email again, no reply. When I finally texted the number, the instructor was very cold, rude and told me that her hands were busy and she would respond when she is not teaching. From the first day of classes, I could tell that it was a waste of money. Our instructor was taking care her very fussy two year old while trying to instruct us on how to use a sewing machine. I thought this was maybe just for the first class but I only ended up going to three out of the four classes (realized I was wasting my time) and the 2 year old was there for each session I attended. I understand having a new toddler but it is important to notify the students that nursing will be taking place during the time they paid for. During the second week, the child was crying while we were sewing and at moments the instructor, his mother, told us to "ignore him". Overall, she was very melancholy and didn't show any signs of joy or gratitude which is important when teaching a large group about an important domain of FASHION. Again, there was no structure to these two hour meet up sessions. The first session the 12-13 students were to crowd around one machine, barely able to see the steps of what to do AND some machines were different then the one she was teaching on. Altogether, making it hard to see what was going on and hard to remember the steps for the following classes. The names and parts of the sewing machine were identified but glossed over so quickly during teaching that by the second meet-up, I could not remember the steps or any of the names on the machine. The third class is when I realized I need to find another studio or lounge to learn from. At this point, we were just following directions such as "sew to this point", "iron here". There was no real explanation of what we were doing and when asked, we were answered shortly, and the instructor abruptly moved onto the next person. Also by the third class, more students stopped coming and there were only about 8-9 of us left. For the lot left, there was only two patterns throughout the whole class that was extremely tattered, worn out, & just terrible. We had to share these patterns yet, NOTHING was explained. We were given instructions like 4 year olds "cut here"; "pin here", "stop here". Truly a mess. I didn't even finish the shirt that was being sewn because there was just a lot of waiting around and confusion across the board. There were even moments when the instructor took pictures without asking us and posted it to Instagram. One of the captions reads "I know I can get a little crazy, but we get things done". We didn't get ANYTHING done. Edit: This is the exact place to express my concerns. I am still friendly :). I understand everything you just said but this is feedback and constructive criticism whether it be private or public. If all of what you so eloquently explained, was explained and instructed prior to dollars spent, NOT A PROBLEM. But it wasn't. read more

I love it here! I finally learned how to use a sewing machine and I have a pillow, pincushion, and skirt to show for it. The classes only have 9 students, so you can actually get to know each other and ask questions. What i really like is when my first skirt proved to be going wrong at every turn, she allowed me to stay and work on it. It was really simple in the end. The pricing is the most affordable I have found, which is great. The first class was really slow though. We watched two videos showing how to do the same thing. I think just showing one would suffice. Other than that, it was all great. I can't wait to sign up for the intermediate course. read more

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I had I great experience trusting Shannon with the alterations to my wedding dress. Shannon was very accommodating with my work schedule and made time for me when I was rushing to work or if she was staying late for a fitting. I would highly recommend Shannon for any alternating you are considering! I will definitely go to Shannon with any alterations I have. Thanks Shannon! read more

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Shannon replaced the lining in my favorite Madewell wool coat and did a much better job than Madewell originally had. Instead of Madewell's acetate, Shannon used a lovely silk charmeuse. And reinforced the pockets and preserved the original tag. It's beautiful! Such a good deal from a neighborhood gem. read more

My daughter has been taking classes at Soul Collections for the past year. She also celebrated her 7th birthday there and attended a week of camp. This summer she tried various camps in NYC and when I asked her which one was her favorite she said "The sewing camp is number one". The owner Shannon is an expert in her field and is warm and caring. Her employees are also wonderful and helpful. I can't recommend this place enough, check it out when you can!!! read more

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My experience with Shannon at Soul collections couldn't better. I took the beginners sewing classes once a week for 4 weeks, the class is 2 hours long and very well structured. In just 4 classes I learned so much! Shannon is also very accommodating as I missed my Saturday class because of work so she let me join her Thursday class! At the first class I made a pin holder which I was very proud of and proceeded to make a beautiful skirt from just a giant piece of fabric in the next 3 classes. With Shannons patients and direction I was able to do it practically on my own. I still can't believe I made this skirt!!! It's so cute! And now I have a few projects of my own I do at home. She definitely taught me the basics and enough to have confidence in cutting up my own clothes at home lol. Thanks Shannon! I will definitely be back for the intermediate class! read more

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It's hard to find a good alteration place in New York and I'm so happy that I live next to Soul Collections. Shannon fixed my skirt and now it fits like my skin! I definitely recommend this place for any alterations. read more

I took the beginners class early this year and because I really liked it I decided to continue and take the intermediate class. Shannon is a great instructor, very patient and always helpful. She always had tips and solutions to offer that helped my project(s). Thank you Shannon! Adding, other students in the class also make it better because they are friendly and supportive. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning how to sew, it has a very positive/friendly environment, great equipment, great instructor, and it's quite affordable. read more

Shannon worked a miracle for me and she also made my daughter's prom dress. She is so talented and kind. I would recommend to everyone I know. I really appreciate all the work she has done for myself and my family. Thank you, thank you & thank you Again. read more

The instructor/owner is very kind but she REALLY needs an intern or assistant. I like that she has students of all levels working at the same time, but there are times when we are given an assignment and after completion, we sit and wait for her to come back to us. You could be waiting for a long time depending on the amount of students in the room. If you don't finish a project in the allotted weeks, she will let you continue coming to finish it. read more

This place is AMAZING! First off, Shannon, the teacher and owner, is a God-Send! I took a beginning class and she is so patient and knowledgable. She works in the fashion industry as well as running this studio, so she really knows what she's doing and knows the best machines to use. And you learn a ton! I took the beginning class and ended up wanting to buy my own sewing machine by the end! The classes are also really fun and flexible. I messed up some of my measurements for one of my projects and although the classes are for a set time but Shannon always let us stay longer until we had finished or come back at another time. She really cares that you get a great experience out of it. The great thing about the classes too, is that you are learning through making things you take home. Trying to find the best sewing class I was most interested in learning techniques rather than walking away with something I made to show off. BUT, by having a set project, like the pin-cushion, pillow, and skirt, was a great way to teach sewing techniques (like sewing zippers, buttons, aligning fabrics, and even just mastering the sewing machine itself, which was way harder than I thought) so that you were applying more difficult techniques at a doable level by having a more challenging project each class. And in the end, it was really cool to have made stuff I could show others! The studio itself if a piece of art! It is so fun to be in. It is decorated from the pink painted ceiling pipes to the decorated patterned bathroom door handle. It's like you are in a fun sewing wonderland with great music playing as you sew. If you are looking for a really great place to learn in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with a super teacher, HERE IS THE PLACE TO GO!! read more

Shannon is super! She's extremely patient and knowledgeable. I'm so happy with my growing sewing skills development and looking forward to the next level classes read more

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Shannon is an amazing instructor. Great space, vibe, machines, material, and playlist! read more

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It's been a year since I last took classes with Shannon is very patient and helpful. She has a lot of experiences and tailors the speed to each student. Class size is small, which leaves room for individual instructions. Great experience and price. read more

I love the class. I registered this week for a month long introduction to sewing. Shannon the owner was very engaging and passionate about her work. It is always comforting when the facilitator actually likes what they do. I know I need a lot of work. Im sure it will be a year before I can fix the waist of my favorite Jessica Simpson coat, but Im patient. She's great! You wont be disappointed if you visit Soul Collections. They also have a children's course. read more

Great tailoring! The owner was super nice and very knowledgeable. I got a coat's sleeves taken in. It looks great and she got it done very quickly. Great customer service. She even offered to stay open late for me. Highly recommend read more

My daughter just completed a week of sewing camp and I have never seen her happier after a camp experience. I am so incredibly impressed by the projects she completed in such a short period of time. She is so proud of herself for learning how to thread a sewing machine all on her own. We signed up after a classmate raved about the camp and she was absolutely right. My daughter already said she wants to return next summer. read more

Recently finished up a beginners sewing class series. The owner/instructor Shannon is great. She's very patient and full of solutions should you mess up on a project. This is a great place to learn to sew. The equipment is Modern and the classes are small in size so everyone can get individual attention. The sewing studio is accessible transportation-wise and close to restaurants if you need to eat after. Will be back! read more

I had a skirt and a top that needed to be fitted. First of all, she was a week late with the work - without notifying me. I only found out when I contacted her. She then clearly did a rush job as the skirt was finished in an amateur fashion, so we agreed that she would redo it. I even paid extra for a zipper, though I am sure we had agreed there should be one in the first place. She was late yet again with the redo. The skirt was done a little bit better, but the cloth on the top was not attached and keeps creeping up and the skirt needs to be redone again, but I am not giving her a third chance. read more

Shannon is an awesome instructor! She knows her stuff and she's able to convey her knowledge in a simple way. Her patience and kindness have made learning how to sew a pleasure. I've taken both the beginner and intermediate classes, and I'm still amazed that I was able to properly complete the items that I've made. I knew very little about sewing when I started, but Shannon is able to work with students across all skill levels, and the small classes allow for some one-on-one attention. The classes are great value for the cost and I highly recommend any of them. read more

I sent my 2 kids (ages 9 & 10) here for summer sewing camp for one week. The kids loved it upon entering the store-front - real sewing machines and interesting fabrics. Each day they came home excited to share what they had made that day - a stitch book, a pin cushion, a pillow w/ a monster face, a bag. Shannon, the owner and teacher, is a quiet force. She has a curriculum that builds over the week, and allows the class to be student- informed. The kids left with skills and feeling proud of their work. I highly recommend! read more

Shannon - you are the best! I came in not knowing a thing about sewing and with your help, patience and encouragement, Im now on my way to fulfilling my dreams at FIT. It doesnt get better than learning the craft from an industry professional, in a personal setting with affordable classes that can fit your work schedule. I highly suggest taking sewing and/or patternmaking courses at Soul Collections. Again, thank you SO MUCH Shannon =) Krystle H. read more

I hadn't sewn in ages but decided to brush up my skills....I'm so glad I did! After scouring Bklny & Queens for the best place to go I decided to give SC a try and I'm so happy that I did. This is a great place to learn, Shannon will have you sewing in no time!! The very first class we made a super cute pin cushion! And I can't believe I had forgotten so much. And what's even better is that I've learned techniques that I never knew. What I really like about the class is that it's small and she's very positive! I sort of hate to post this because she will now probably be inundated w/new students. But if you really want to learn how to sew this is the perfect place to do it. read more

Date and Time of Incident: 07/16/2016 2:30PM-3:00PM I was looking for an introductory sewing class for my child to participate in and found a place I thought would be great through Groupon. I've purchased many deals through Groupon prior to this incident so felt comfortable with making the purchase. I purchased the Groupon special for Soul Collections "Four 1-Hour Beginner Intro to Sewing Classes" deal. Please note, the Groupon does not specify that this special offer is limited to anyone based on age, or any other protected class. After many attempts to reach the school over the phone to no avail, I decided to go in person for the assistance. Upon my arrival to the "school" I found the location to be fairly decent and looked interesting in terms of being an appealing learning environment for children. However, there was no one at the reception desk to receive customers, or so I thought. I found an older black female (race and gender only provided for business owner purposes in the event you are interested in rectifying this situation) sitting with two teenage boys which normally appeared to be that all three were either students or that the female was the parent of the two young men. Thus, I did not want to interrupt as neither one of them introduced themselves to me as being an employee of soul collections. So, I stood in wait hoping that an employee would appear soon in order to explain the registration process. To my surprise, after standing in wait for about 3-5 minutes, the female who was already there asked what she could do for me?... Still not identifying herself as an employee. Assuming that she must be an employee since she is now offering her "help", I explained the reason why I was there. She abruptly cut me off to inform that "Groupon's are not for children." I explained that I have the printout of the Groupon where it does not state any limitations in terms of age or who is not eligible for the program. She rolled her eyes and stated that she is "just telling me that the Groupon is not for children BUT she will allow me to use it beginning 1st Sunday in August... (mind you, this Groupon would expire the day before that date). Ignoring the fact that she seemed less then welcoming, I had to remind myself that this person could NOT POSSIBLY have any serious role in the company since she does not seem to care about how she receives potential customers.. her poor people skills or lack thereof is very telling of the actual business itself.. continuing to ignore her out-of-place bad attitude, I asked if I could get a schedule print out, but she continued with her rude antics and felt the need to tell me "well there isn't much you are going to be able to get accomplished with that Groupon since it's only going to cover 4 hours." Typical poor business strategy ... lure customers in with a discount or promo of sort only to put them down as if they are not to be respected because of the promo they took advantage of... If she were half savvy in business management, she would know that this $69 "promo" would allow for new customers to develop a working relationship where they would probably come back if the service is at least satisfactory... anyway I continued to ignore her offensive comments and let her know that I am well aware of what I paid for. Period. Afterwards she tried to hurry me off by asking me to text her the Groupon and she will send me the information about the class in return. She didn't even want to give this phone # where she is to be texted but rather had me play the guessing game with her between the two phone #'s listed on the website and Groupon... At that point I already knew I was not going to come back to this place because I could not imagine bringing any child to a place so careless with their reception. I can only imagine the type of service they provide to students in less expensive classes. Needless to say, I did not text her my information since she already told me that I was not welcome and I am not going back to this place nor referring anyone Soul Collections... This was a really bad experience and I am so glad that I learned about this sooner rather than later. These people seem to care more about money but I don't see what anyone would be paying for because they lack in something so fundamental and that's CUSTOMER SERVICE... Anyway, I contacted Groupon as soon as I walked out of the store and thankfully they were able to credit my money back. There are lots of places to learn to sew, I will be exploring other options. This place only got 1 star because at least the store looked the same in person as it did in the pictures... however, the friendly faces they post on the website were not present at the time of this visit. P.S. Do not bring a Groupon if you decide to go there for whatever reason... your Groupon will not be respected there... Signed, Concerned Brooklynite read more

I literally stumbled upon a diamond in the rough when I found theses classes. Not only were the very affordable but the owner/instructor, Shannon is the absolute best! I pretty much over stayed my welcome as I have taken classes well beyond the 4 week time period for the beginners course. I also signed up for the intermediate course. She helped create clothes for my puppy. I also learned my way around a sewing machine. Shannon is very patient, helpful and a genuinely nice person. I would recommend anyone who is interested in taking sewing to sign up for these classes. read more

As a kid who has been sewing with Soul Collections for a while now, I would say that Soul Collections is an amazing place to learn how to sew and other gain vital skills in the craft. Before coming here I didn't really know a lot about sewing, but I was really excited about coming here thinking I would only learn how to sew doll clothes but quickly realized I would be able to sew and design anything including making my own outfits for school. The other kids in my class are very friendly and we developed a bond that I would never have made if I didn't come here. When I usually do a sewing project, the teacher is able to clearly explain the directions so I (a beginner) can understand what to do and not feel lost in the process. Overall, I think that Soul Collections is a very amazing place where I learned valuable lessons and believe that a lot of kids would enjoy coming here and have fun just like I do. read more

I needed a sewing machine for a project that a tailor might have done but it would be easier and better to do myself. Then I found Shannon and Soul Collections. I had seen the bright studio with all the sewing machines walking down Bedford. They have a great space with a terrific vibe, and I was able to do my project during open lab hours. They had everything I needed for my DIY project and it was more affordable and more fun than a tailor. I may even come back for a class. Thanks! read more

The instructor is kind and friendly but my class was too crowded so I did not get the attention I hoped. It seemed she was being pulled in many directions so she never took the time to explain what I needed to do next in my pattern. I wanted to leave the class being sufficient in sewing so that I could do the work on my own but she helped in a way that made it possible for me to finish one project but not leave with the skills to be able to do it again. read more

I was looking for a Sewing Class to take because I wanted to make my own clothes and have my own clothing line. I found Soul Collections and was super excited that I was taking my first step in accomplishing my goals and dreams. I was walking away with a pin cushion and a skirt that I'm still working on but very proud of. Being in this class was a challenge for me not only did I feel I didnt get the help I deserved but I feel like Shannon really didn't care too much. I was having a hard time threading and bobing the machine but eventually I got it but theres just certain things that didn't sit well with me. For one I was told this class requires thinking as if i didn't have any common sense. Two, I feel like i couldn't just come up to her and ask her questions about the tasks we were doing I feel like I was bothering her more than anything at least that was the Impression I got. Most times I would just ask someone else in the class since I really didn't feel comfortable going to her. Lastly I just wanted to move at my own pace Everyone should be able to move at their own pace especially when your a beginner like myself. I will continue to keep on sewing and won't let this stop me. It's sad to say but I wish I wouldv'e had a better experience here. Update: Anything to make yourself look good huh? Lol I was trying to be nice with this review but I guess that got no where. I was never late or missed a class. I came in early and was at every class on time this is why I would never support a black business again! You suck at teaching. read more

A few weeks ago I finish the Basic Pattern Class. It was intense and loaded with knowledge. This is actually the second class i've taken at Soul Collections. The atmosphere is very peaceful. The teaching is very personal and you get that one on one attention that every beginner needs. Sharon is a awesome Teacher. Best I've ever had so far. I cant wait to take a new class in the fall. read more

Shannon is an amazing and patient instructor. As a beginner on a sewing machine, she helped eliminate whatever doubts I had about learning to use it. Halfway through the first class I was almost complete with my first project. I recommend Soul Collections to everyone that shows an interest in learning to sew. read more