Meet Courtney
Courtney: Sewing for 7+ years, Quilter and Professionally Trained Seamstress.
I even tried, and failed multiple times, to learn how to sew by using patterns. All through my senior year of high school and freshman year of college, I thought I just wasn’t cut out for sewing because I couldn’t master basic patterns. Sad fact, but I remember crying about it, because in my heart I knew I was meant to be a seamstress! I truly believe a class like this could have saved me a ton of heartache, which is a big reason I’m so excited to be one of Home Ec’s Teachers!
Working at the alterations shop gave me the confidence I needed to follow my sewing dreams. I participated in three craft shows, started a blog, and an etsy shop. When I met Elsie, Rachel, and Leigh-Ann, and was given side-jobs to do for RVA, I started to realize I might be able to make it on my own. I gave my notice in May, and I am now a freelance, self-employed seamstress! It took six years to go from unreachable aspiration to workable dream, and I am so happy I stuck with it.
I’d love to pass on what I’ve learned to others, so if you think I sound qualified for the job you might want to sign up for Home Ec. = I think the most anticipated lesson of mine is “How to Read a Commercial Pattern”….which, as you might guess from my confession earlier, terrifies me just a bit! But fear is good. It inspires growth.
xo, Courtney Tucker