Sewing Educator

Select Sewing Service Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Sewing Service Inc in Indianapolis is seeking friendly, creative Educators to teach sewing classes, clubs, and machine training. You’ll help customers gain confidence and joy in their craft in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

The role involves planning and teaching group and one-on-one sessions, demonstrating techniques on store machines, preparing materials, and assisting with class scheduling and events, with part-time hours including some evenings or Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Patience and enthusiasm for helping others learn at their own pace.
• Strong organization and reliability for independently preparing sessions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach group classes, clubs, or one-on-one training sessions.
• Demonstrate sewing, embroidery, quilting, and serging techniques using store machines.
• Provide hands-on training for new machine owners, ensuring confidence and support.
• Prepare class materials, sample projects, and supply lists.
• Maintain a friendly, patient teaching style for all skill levels.
• Assist with class scheduling, attendance tracking, and feedback collection.
• Support in-store events, demonstrations, and open houses as needed.
• Stay up to date on machine models, features, and accessories.
• Help promote classes and clubs by sharing photos, samples, and enthusiasm.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Patience

Organization

Customer service

Tools

Baby Lock

Pfaff

Husqvarna Viking

Job description

Location: Select Sewing, Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Part-time

About Us

At Select Sewing, we’ve been helping makers, quilters, and crafters bring their ideas to life since 1953. As an authorized dealer of Baby Lock, Pfaff, and Husqvarna Viking, we pride ourselves on bringing joy, creativity, and exceptional service to every customer who walks through our doors.

Role Overview

We are seeking friendly, creative, and knowledgeable Educators to teach sewing classes, facilitate clubs, or train customers on machine features and techniques. You’ll help create a fun, welcoming environment where students of all skill levels can learn and grow. Whether teaching a beginner sewing class, demonstrating embroidery software, or guiding a project-based club, you’ll play a key role in helping our customers gain confidence and joy in their craft.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach group classes, clubs, or one-on-one training sessions.
• Demonstrate sewing, embroidery, quilting, and serging techniques using store machines.
• Provide hands‑on training for new machine owners, ensuring they feel confident and supported.
• Prepare class materials, sample projects, and supply lists.
• Maintain a friendly, patient, and encouraging teaching style for all skill levels.
• Assist with class scheduling, attendance tracking, and feedback collection.
• Support in-store events, demonstrations, and open houses as needed.
• Stay up to date on machine models, features, and accessories.
• Help promote classes and clubs by sharing photos, samples, and enthusiasm.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, or crafting—teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a warm, approachable demeanor.
• Patience and enthusiasm for helping others learn at their own pace.
• Strong organization and reliability—able to prepare and lead sessions independently.
• Familiarity with Baby Lock, Pfaff, or Husqvarna Viking machines (training provided if needed).
• Availability for a flexible, part‑time schedule that may include some evenings or Saturdays.

Compensation

• Hourly rate based on experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fun, creative, and supportive environment.
• Inspire others to find joy and confidence through sewing.
• Work for a trusted brand with decades of history in the community.

Salary : Hourly rate based on experience.

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