Home Ec

NYC

Like if middle school sewing class was taught by your cool feminist aunt.

In the studio we stitch together: creativity, sustainability, and community.

Categories:

Non-Sewing Machine Classes

Open Studio
$11.00
Embroidery 101
$50.00
Hand Mending - Level 1
$60.00

Have an idea for a workshop
that you don’t see here?!

Open Studio

Where your creativity gets more square footage than your apartment.

Finally:
a place to cut fabric without moving your coffee table!

Private

Lessons

A great way to get 1:1 support virtually or in person. I personally benefit so much from individualized attention and really see the benefit my students get from real-time problem-solving and instruction!

  • One off Lesson Virtual or In Person
    (Minimum of 1.5 hours)
    Rate: $95/hr
    *sliding scale & payment plans available upon request

    Example: 1.5 hours on a random Tuesday


    This is good for people who:

    • Want to get set up on their machine and create a simple beginner project

    • Need individualized support to get past a roadblock

    • Are curious to see what sewing is about or determine if they actually like it

    • Want to work together but not commit to 10+ hours

    [[Request to chat over A la Cart lessons]]

  • 10+ hours purchased upfront for virtual or in person lessons
    (to be used within 60 days)

    Rate: $855  - basically buy 9 get 1 free
    *sliding scale & payment plans available upon request

    Example: 2-hour sessions over the course of five weeks or a weekend intensive (e.g., 2 days, 5 hours each)

    This is good for people who:

    • Want to work through a longer project

    • Are interested in building on a specific set of skills

    • Don’t feel like they can “go at it alone” right now

    • Want to work together more than once but don’t want to commit to ongoing lessons

    [[Request to chat over a package of lessons]]

  • Semester Long
    (Timeline and rate are determined individually) 

    Example: Every Wednesday from 4-6 pm

    This is good for people who:

    • Want a regularly scheduled, dedicated time to work on sewing

    • Are looking for ongoing creative support

    • Want to move toward a level of expertise

    [[Request to chat over on going lessons]]

I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn, regardless of financial situation. If cost is a barrier: scholarships, sliding scale options, and flexible payment plans are available.

Please email me to discuss your needs.

  • "I wanted to have more clothing making & mending skills for the impending apocalypse. Hillary is super knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor, a perfect guide in these dark times!"

    Anna

  • "It made me look at my wardrobe in a new light. I don't feel like buying anything new anymore, and when I'm thrifting, I'm not intimidated by clothes that don't fit."

    Joni

  • "Hillary is super knowledgeable and never a gate keeper. She wants to share anything and everything that she knows with her students, and does so in a way that's super accessible."

    AC

  • "Was nervous before the class because it’s been years since I’ve taken any type of class but immediately felt relaxed with Hillary. She was chill, funny, relatable, and I learned so much more than I expected."

    Lori

  • "You’ll definitely learn a lot and come out of class with new skills. I think of helpful tips Hillary has taught me whenever I sew now!"

    Deb

  • "Class with Hillary feels like a friend encouraging you to 'just go for it.' She explains everything super clearly and you can ask her anything at all. I felt more capable leaving each class."

    Alyssa

  • "Hillary keeps the class moving forward while providing lots of individual encouragement and answering questions!"

    -DS

Office Hours

A fun, free, chill, virtual call to get your sewing questions answered & work on your shit.

Get in Touch

It all begins with an idea and a convo.
Looking forward to chatting with you xxh

Links on links:
Substack @hillary.a.odell @home.ec.nyc

Hilandel:
info@hilandel.com
www.hilandel.com
@hil.an.del