Sew Fast Sew Easy INC

I took a class at this place several years ago, hoping to overcome the "fear of sewing machines" I'd acquired in 8th grade because of a belittling shop teacher. Unfortunately the woman who owns Sew Fast So Easy could have been that woman's much more evil twin. Seriously, she is like the wicked stepmother in a children's story. Can't figure out how a woman like that stays in business. They actually ridicule you if you don't catch on quickly to their poor instruction! Stupidly, I considered buying a sewing machine from them after the class ended. But the owner refused to sell me one!! She decided that my attitude was not positive enough -- she was insulted that I left the last session 10 minutes early. I am so glad to finally be able to write the review they deserve! Fortunately, a year later, I took a sewing class with a sane teacher and really learned something -- for far less money. Pros: none Cons: poor teaching, very nasty owner more

I called around to several stores looking for a good price on sewing machines. To my dismay, no one would give me a price online citing it is the manufacturers policy. So I finally get someone at Sew Fast Sew Easy to answer my questions and they invited me to come to the store to get the price. Pros: very knowledgable staff, training, great product Cons: No prices over phone more

I called around to several stores looking for a good price on sewing machines. To my dismay, no one would give me a price online citing it is the manufacturers policy. So I finally get someone at Sew Fast Sew Easy to answer my questions and they invited me to come to the store to get the price. The cost was much more than other places and it was a plastic machine both inside and out which broke. I brought it back to the store and they insisted I should have paid more. Pros: very knowledgable staff, training, great product Cons: No prices over phone more

I signed up for classes here and had a lot of fun learning to sew. I had taken a sewing class at FIT which was way over priced for the lack of information that was taught and the class dragged on for 3 months. Not to mention I was stuck with spoiled kids fresh out of high school. I was able to re-learn the basics of sewing in a relaxed environment with people that were like minded. The average age of the students was probably around 30. It was fun and hip and I had gained a lot. I'm very happy with my experience here. I also bougth my machine from them and I love it! Pros: fun relaxed sewing class more

I signed up for classes here and had a lot of fun learning to sew. I had taken a sewing class at FIT which was way over priced for the lack of information that was taught and the class dragged on for 3 months. Not to mention I was stuck with spoiled kids fresh out of high school. I was able to re-learn the basics of sewing in a relaxed environment with people that were like minded. The average age of the students was probably around 30. It was fun and hip and I had gained a lot. I'm very happy with my experience here. I also bougth my machine from them and I love it! Pros: fun relaxed sewing class more

I learned to sew from this school and had a great time. I found their new book on Threadbanger and it had this review. I bough the book and have been loving the projects I've made. Sew Fast Sew Easy Sew On by Elissa K. Meyrich is an all-out, hip manual to the art of sewing and serging. Made by the founder and president of SewFastSewEasy, a company renowned for helping everyday hipsters become competent seamsters, it is a thorough and appealing handbook for novices to the art of garment creation. As for content, Sew Fast Sew Easy Sew On thoroughly covers the basics of the sewing process, from choosing tools and fabrics, to understanding patterns, to instructions on how to use a sewing machine and serger, to tips on simple sewing techniques like sewing on buttons and how to make a hem. It also includes very handy charts and a glossary. Most importantly though, it contains step by step instructions and included patterns for five projects, such as a simple T-shirt and an iPod holder. I personally, am a big fan of the "hipster drawstring pants," and although it would not be flattering on me, I do appreciate the look of a "scarf halter wrap-around dress" on women. The instructions for these projects, and in the book as a whole, are very thorough, and it is very clear that Elissa K. Meyrich is a veteran teacher. Her hours teaching classes at Parsons School of Design and at her company in New York City show through. One of her instructions for threading a sewing machine tells you to turn the handwheel slowly "TOWARDS" you, and just hints at the many, many novices who must have turned the wheel the wrong way. Sew Easy Sew Fast Sew On is a thorough, useful, and stylish book for those intent on learning the art of of clothes creation, and is available at www.sewfastseweasy(dot)com. Also, check out the lessons on the website for some of the best DIY clothing training in New York City and on the web. Read the whole reveiew at threadbanger (dot) com Pros: Friendly and knowledgeable staff and instructors more

I was a mess looking for a sewing machine for my wife who is studying at Parsons. This sewing shop was so helpful showing me the difference between machines and finding the right one for her. They explained why they carried what they do and that they stand behind their products. I find that really comforting. No one seems to stand behind what they're selling anymore. It's like shopping at Wallmart anywhere you go. If you have an issue, your up sh@t creek. Buying the machine here I knew I was getting quality and would be looked after. My wife was very happy with her machine, it was perfect for her. Thank you Sew Fast Sew Easy for your help! Pros: extremely helpful more

I was a mess looking for a sewing machine for my wife who is studying at Parsons. This sewing shop was so helpful showing me the difference between machines and finding the right one for her. They explained why they carried what they do and that they stand behind their products. I find that really comforting. No one seems to stand behind what they're selling anymore. It's like shopping at Wallmart anywhere you go. If you have an issue, your up sh@t creek. Buying the machine here I knew I was getting quality and would be looked after. My wife was very happy with her machine, it was perfect for her. Thank you Sew Fast Sew Easy for your help! Pros: extremely helpful more

I just bought a fantastic sewing machine from Sew Fast Sew Easy. The woman who helped me was extremely helpfull and showed me everything I needed to know to get started on my machine. What's nice about this shop is that they won't sell you a machine just to sell you a machine. They really listen to what your looking for and what you need. I bought a middle level machine and they didn't try to push me into their more expensive machines. I really appreciate that. I hate sales people that are jsut trying to make a dollar off you. Pros: Great selection and range of prices for sewing and embroidery machines more

I just bought a fantastic sewing machine from Sew Fast Sew Easy. The woman who helped me was extremely helpfull and showed me everything I needed to know to get started on my machine. What's nice about this shop is that they won't sell you a machine just to sell you a machine. They really listen to what your looking for and what you need. I bought a middle level machine and they didn't try to push me into their more expensive machines. I really appreciate that. I hate sales people that are jsut trying to make a dollar off you. Pros: Great selection and range of prices for sewing and embroidery machines more

I was eager to buy a sewing machine after visiting the website and arrived at the store with a few questions. The woman in charge was not only incredibly rude and condescending but told me she did not want to sell me the machine I was interested in because of my momentary hesitation on the price. When I told her I would take the machine, what I thought of as the end of the sales battle, she continued to badger me about how serious I was about wanting it. She told me my questions were not worth her time, even though the shop was otherwise empty, and in the end I left angry and insulted. I plan to tell my network of local fashion students and graduates that ""SEW FAST SEW EASY"" is nothing of the sort and should be avoided at all costs. more

I was eager to buy a sewing machine after visiting the website and arrived at the store with a few questions. The woman in charge was not only incredibly rude and condescending but told me she did not want to sell me the machine I was interested in because of my momentary hesitation on the price. When I told her I would take the machine, what I thought of as the end of the sales battle, she continued to badger me about how serious I was about wanting it. She told me my questions were not worth her time, even though the shop was otherwise empty, and in the end I left angry and insulted. I plan to tell my network of local fashion students and graduates that "SEW FAST SEW EASY" is nothing of the sort and should be avoided at all costs. more

I had a month to learn to sew. This sewing school had a lot of different schedules to choose from. They saved my tuckus. I learned to sew in a 3 day express class. I had a great time learning here. Highly recommend Pros: options for class schedules Cons: They were great, I have no cons more

I had a month to learn to sew. This sewing school had a lot of different schedules to choose from. They saved my tuckus. I learned to sew in a 3 day express class. I had a great time learning here. Highly recommend Pros: options for class schedules Cons: They were great, I have no cons more

I had to learn to sew and took classes from Sew Fast Sew Easy. Their sewing classes are intimate, 8 students in my class, so it was great having one on one instructions from the teacher. The prices are fair, $350 for a 5 week class vs $600 at Parsons, where you focus on one garment for 3 months. One of my professors at Parsons ended up buying Brother machines from Sew Fast Sew Easy for the use of a home sewing machine instead of the industrial style machines at the school because their prices were best. Overall I had a great experience at Sew Fast Sew Easy. If they offered more advanced sewing and patternmaking classes, I would go back for them. Pros: Great customer service, Fair prices, awesome teachers and classes Cons: wish there were more advanced classes and patternmaking more

I had to learn to sew and took classes from Sew Fast Sew Easy. Their sewing classes are intimate, 8 students in my class, so it was great having one on one instructions from the teacher. The prices are fair, $350 for a 5 week class vs $600 at Parsons, where you focus on one garment for 3 months. One of my professors at Parsons ended up buying Brother machines from Sew Fast Sew Easy for the use of a home sewing machine instead of the industrial style machines at the school because their prices were best. Overall I had a great experience at Sew Fast Sew Easy. If they offered more advanced sewing and patternmaking classes, I would go back for them. Pros: Great customer service, Fair prices, awesome teachers and classes Cons: wish there were more advanced classes and patternmaking more

My professor at FIT recommended that I take a beginner sewing class from here. I was in a draping class but didn't know how to sew. I couldn't wait for the next semester, nor did I want to waste a whole semester on beginner sewing, so this sewing school was perfect for my schedule. They have sewing classes that start periodically throughout the month. The instructor was really helpful and really knew what she was talking about. I learned garment construction, industry techniques and terminology and about diferent tools and machine feet. This place is one of a kind. It's fun and laidback, you don't have to worry about being graded! I highly recommend these sewing classes. I give it 4 stars for the lack of space Pros: great teachers Cons: small venue more

My professor at FIT recommended that I take a beginner sewing class from here. I was in a draping class but didn't know how to sew. I couldn't wait for the next semester, nor did I want to waste a whole semester on beginner sewing, so this sewing school was perfect for my schedule. They have sewing classes that start periodically throughout the month. The instructor was really helpful and really knew what she was talking about. I learned garment construction, industry techniques and terminology and about diferent tools and machine feet. This place is one of a kind. It's fun and laidback, you don't have to worry about being graded! I highly recommend these sewing classes. I give it 4 stars for the lack of space Pros: great teachers Cons: small venue more

In addition to being EXTREMEMLY overpriced, ($350 for beginner lessons + about $100 in supplies you have shell out yourself) this place has ZERO sense of customer service. I just finished my beginner's classes at Sew Fast Sew Easy and I have to say that the owner of this place is SO mean and SO rude. She will NICKLE and DIME you any chance she gets. Upon arriving for your first class, she is in your face about getting the remainder of your payment, she charges you $5 if you forget to print out your online registration page!!, and she requires you to sign 3 waivers about the most ridiculous things... (e.g. ""If you call the store with questions.. we charge $10 per question""). The handbook that they give you to reference is 40 pages of typed and written messy notes that are stapled together. They were so cheap that they couldn't even have the notes bound! more

In addition to being EXTREMEMLY overpriced, ($350 for beginner lessons + about $100 in supplies you have shell out yourself) this place has ZERO sense of customer service. I just finished my beginner's classes at Sew Fast Sew Easy and I have to say that the owner of this place is SO mean and SO rude. She will NICKLE and DIME you any chance she gets. Upon arriving for your first class, she is in your face about getting the remainder of your payment, she charges you $5 if you forget to print out your online registration page!!, and she requires you to sign 3 waivers about the most ridiculous things... (e.g. "If you call the store with questions.. we charge $10 per question"). The handbook that they give you to reference is 40 pages of typed and written messy notes that are stapled together. They were so cheap that they couldn't even have the notes bound! All in all, I would not go back for the intermediate level classes. The only reason I stayed through the whole beginners series was because I paid $150 non-refundable registration fee before I started. Go to FIT or NYU for sewing classes. Whoever gave this store 5 stars must have been an employee. more