Amy O’brien

Sew Fun started simply with my love for sewing. I grew up with a mother who loved to sew and took the time to get me my own sewing “basket” and teach me all the basics. I loved the clothes that she made us as kids because they just felt better. You could feel all the time, energy and love that she had put into each piece. I spent years concocting my own creations that usually did not withstand my wear and tear. I sewed clothing inside out, backwards or just plain wrong. I ripped out lots of seams. But in the end, mistakes = lessons.
Aside from my sewing, I attended Virginia Commonwealth University and earned my degree in Elementary Education. I was also a teacher at Tuckahoe Montessori School for four years and I am currently the Children’s Program Coordinator and instructor at the Academy of Kung Fu. I have undergone a background check through the state of Virginia to be certified to teach children.

Peggy Merritt

Peggy has a bachelor's degree is in Clothing and Textiles with minors in Theater Costumes and Business.  She first learned to sew when she was 8 years old. By 11th grade she had tailored a wool coat and made a suit. From there she has done custom sewing and fitting of garments, formal dresses, costumes, coats, etc. She has a vast knowledge of sewing skills to help you learn the basics as well as all the details in your sewing journey. Peggy teaches private lessons as well as the adult beginner’s class and an alteration class.

zoe williamson

Zoe graduated from VCU Arts in Painting and Printmaking in 2015. She then worked within the art education department at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts until she realized she wanted to teach. She is currently a teacher at Richmond Montessori School and teaches camps and classes at Sew Fun in the summer and winter breaks. You can see some of her artwork on her instagram page, @z0willi. Or email her at zowilli@gmail.com.

Sew Fun

2817 North Parham Rd.
Suite 210
Richmond, VA 23294

804-386-5003
sewfunva@gmail.com

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