Bringing Sewing to Skagit Valley Schools — After-School Program

Positively Sewing is bringing hands-on sewing education to schools across Skagit Valley — and we'd love to bring it to yours.

What Is the After-School Sewing Program?

Positively Sewing offers weekly after-school sewing classes for students in grades 2–12. Classes run 90 minutes once per week and follow your district calendar. Students learn to use a sewing machine, complete real projects, and build the kind of hands-on confidence that carries into every area of their lives.

No experience necessary. Every student starts from exactly where they are.

What's Included — Zero Burden on Your School

• All sewing machines provided — I bring them, I take them home

• All fabric, thread, and supplies included

• Complete setup and takedown — nothing stored at your school

• All registrations and payments handled directly with families

• Zero administrative burden on your staff

• Flexible scheduling — I work around your dismissal times

• All I need: a classroom, library, or cafeteria with tables and electrical outlets

Who Is This Program For?

• Grades 2–5 — After school, right after dismissal. Best start time for this age group.

• Grades 6–8 — Slightly later start time to accommodate sports and activities.

• Grades 9–12 — Can combine with middle school until enrollment grows.

Classes can be organized by grade grouping and expanded to multiple schools as enrollment grows.

Already Approved — Burlington-Edison School District

Positively Sewing has been approved by Burlington-Edison School District for the Fall 2026 school year. We are currently in the scheduling phase and actively reaching out to neighboring districts across Skagit Valley.

If you're interested in bringing this program to your school or district, we'd love to connect.

Why Sewing in Schools?

Sewing is more than a craft. It builds real academic and life skills that students carry with them far beyond the classroom:

• Math — measuring, fractions, and spatial reasoning

• Fine motor development and hand-eye coordination

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Focus, patience, and perseverance

• Self-confidence and pride in completing something real

• Creative expression and self-sufficiency

About Miss Stephanie

Miss Stephanie Philbrick is the Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Positively Sewing — a Positive Change LLC Studio. With over 15 years of sewing experience and a deep passion for building confidence in young people, she has been teaching sewing classes to kids and teens throughout Skagit Valley since 2024. Her classes are known for small groups, a warm and supportive environment, and genuine results that students and parents notice immediately.

Interested in Bringing Positively Sewing to Your School?

We'd love to connect. Reach out directly to start the conversation:

• Phone: 360.420.9283

• Email: stephanie.positivechange@gmail.com

• Website: positive-change.net

Or use the contact form on our website and mention your school or district. We look forward to hearing from you!