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The H​ISS story...

kitty sleeping Cat in cat carrier cat sniffing camera cat with aspen cat eating salmon

 HISS Studio started all because of a very cute little special needs kitty named Vega. Vega needed a tricky, expensive operation to fix a liver shunt...what that meant was when she'd eat her food, she'd not process it correctly through her liver, and she was actually poisioning herself instead of getting nutrients. It was a gamble, as most kitties don't survive such a surgery, but Vega was tough and she did just fine! Though her liver issues caused her to develop seizures and lose some of her vision, that didn't slow her down! In fact, she traveled the state, often hosted some of our sewing classes, and loved riding in a convertible!

Then we had to figure out how to pay for this surgery, and having started sewing since I was 8, I figured teaching a few sewing lessons just until her surgery was paid for was a reasonable option. I was already working two jobs at the time in hopes to changing careers, but as fate would have it my sewing classes took off, and here we are still teaching since January of 2013! My new career found me!

Vega's prognosis was she'd only live 6 months post surgery, possibly to the age of 3. But because of her tenacity and love of life, she made it all the way to 11 3/4 years old before her ailments got the best of her. She lived a full kitty life thanks in part to  sewing classes!

Over the years, HISS Studio has lived in several different locations, first in an art gallery in the Golden Triangle, then as a mobile studio in the Sewbago, out east in Lowry, and now in two locations: Lakewood and Old Littleton. 

We are super grateful for so many years of excited students seeking a better way to learn to sew with us! Nothing makes us happier than when a student takes on a challenging project because they are confident in their skills! We love it when your sewing machine goes from your worst enemy to your best friend, and you've found a new hobby to help you relax and unwind from the stressors of work. 

We look forward to many more years of classes, and THANK YOU for your continued support!

We believe that Happiness is Simple Sewing,
so we designed our classes and class structure to help you avoid
 common pitfalls of sewing projects.

Our goal is to get you on your way to sewing without hassles, hiccups,
or fear of patterns and complex concepts,
 giving you confidence in your sewing abilities.

We know you can do it! Let us show you how!

Learn MORE for less with intimate 3 student sessions

Get the attention you need to achieve
FUN and sewing success!
We keep it it small so you learn it all!

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Beginning Classes!

Watch what one of our happy students has to say about our classes...

I really enjoyed the hybrid intro to sewing class. It helped to have my own machine to practice the things we were learning through the videos, but we did practice i​​t all in person in the final class. I started the month not even knowing how to thread a machine and feeling like the task of understanding all the different parts of sewing were daunting. But by the end of the month I was sewing my own shirts. Really informative, and well paced. I definitely suggest this class for anyone looking to learn to sew
-Justin

Really enjoyed the class! The small class size ensured lots of individual attention. The instructor was patient and clearly had put a lot of time into class prep, which kept the class running smoothly. I would definitely take another class from HISS.
-Tracy 

The class was awesome! Just long enough to learn the basics and just short enough to not be exhausting after a day of work! It was great!
-Danielle

Love the classes offered! I have learned so much and want to continue to take more classes! She is a wonderful teacher and I highly recommend this sewing studio!
–Tanya

Excellent, excellent way to update my vintage skills. Tish is a very good instructor and ran a well paced class. I caught a few nuggets that I did not know before. We got so much done in one hour. I will be signing up for her sewing machine skills class next.
-Kyle

Very fun! I have barely used a sewing machine before but Tish made it really easy to learn.
-Katie

Here's what a few of our past students have to say about our classes... 
Check out our DABBLE reviews HERE

Here's what a few of our past students have to say about our classes... 
Check out our DABBLE reviews HERE

I took the Hybrid sewing series. Learning at home at my convenience was easier with my busy schedule. I found the videos and PDF to be very helpful. As I practiced I could have the slide open for reference. All the videos were easy to follow and had pictures or accompanying videos to go along with the instructions. In person lessons were as equally as informative and easy to follow. I have been sewing for years but only had library books for instructions. I always felt like I was “missing” something. Tish is very knowledgeable and really helped me figure out some of the little things I was “missing”. I feel more confident in my abilities and can already see a difference in my sewing. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to refresh their skills or is new to sewing.
–April

The title of this class says it all, "Simple Hemming ." Don't know what it is about Tish (Instructor.) When she explains the techniques, I just get it. That says a lot because sometimes I just can't visualize some things, you know? For example, I have watched 998 YouTube videos on Binding & Piping; Brain:Jelly. So I took the HISS class...on Binding & Piping. I was so... happy, energetic, just giddy & felt so accomplished (Yes, sewing makes me this emotional!) Love HISS!
-Ana

I found sewing to be very intimidating and this was an extremely accessible class. The space was great and my instructor Tish was extremely patient and encouraging. I tend to get frustrated when learning something new and she made me feel comfortable to ask questions instead of feeling embarrassed to ask something simple. Felt totally accomplished at the finish and looking forward to taking more classes!
-Paige

I have been itching to get into a sewing class after trying to self-teach off of YouTube, which just was not working for me at all. Tish is VERY thorough and easy to follow, both in the classroom and through the online videos. Something that was lacking on YouTube. I enjoyed the Hybrid Class a lot. The layout of the class just made sense. The 1st portion was in person, which was needed for that initial great hands-on experience with your machine. A fter that having the ability to do the other classes over the computer, when I had time, really made this 5-course series easy to fit into my busy Mama schedule. Afterwards we had the opportunity to practice in person with another hands-on class. A great perk about this Hybrid Class Series is that I get the link to the videos forever! So, if busy Mom life takes over and I forget something, I have the videos to look back on. Oh yeah, the Slide decks come too :) I would 100% recommend this class to literally anyone who enjoys sewing! If you are a new sewer, someone who has tried on their own and failed (like me), or even someone who just wants to elevate their basic sewing skills, I believe this class would be a great fit. The amount of knowledge that Tish presents is outstanding, you are bound to learn something new. Thanks Tish!
–Sydney

I cannot praise Tish and the classes at HISS enough! I just completed the “Beginner Sewing Series” and they were both fun and incredibly educational. Tish balances critical practical knowledge with “secrets” that only someone could know with her experience — which makes classes MORE than worth it for her students. I booked 3 more sessions before my series even ended because I enjoyed my time at HISS so much! I also now have the skills + knowledge to practice on my own outside of the studio, as well as notes/lecture slides to help if I get stuck. I can’t wait to learn more!
–Kaylyn

I really enjoyed the hybrid intro to sewing class. It helped to have my own machine to practice the things we were learning through the videos, but we did practice i​​t all in person in the final class. I started the month not even knowing how to thread a machine and feeling like the task of understanding all the different parts of sewing were daunting. But by the end of the month I was sewing my own shirts. Really informative, and well paced. I definitely suggest this class for anyone looking to learn to sew
-Justin

Really enjoyed the class! The small class size ensured lots of individual attention. The instructor was patient and clearly had put a lot of time into class prep, which kept the class running smoothly. I would definitely take another class from HISS.
-Tracy 

The class was awesome! Just long enough to learn the basics and just short enough to not be exhausting after a day of work! It was great!
-Danielle

Love the classes offered! I have learned so much and want to continue to take more classes! She is a wonderful teacher and I highly recommend this sewing studio!
–Tanya

Excellent, excellent way to update my vintage skills. Tish is a very good instructor and ran a well paced class. I caught a few nuggets that I did not know before. We got so much done in one hour. I will be signing up for her sewing machine skills class next.
-Kyle

Very fun! I have barely used a sewing machine before but Tish made it really easy to learn.
-Katie

I took the Hybrid sewing series. Learning at home at my convenience was easier with my busy schedule. I found the videos and PDF to be very helpful. As I practiced I could have the slide open for reference. All the videos were easy to follow and had pictures or accompanying videos to go along with the instructions. In person lessons were as equally as informative and easy to follow. I have been sewing for years but only had library books for instructions. I always felt like I was “missing” something. Tish is very knowledgeable and really helped me figure out some of the little things I was “missing”. I feel more confident in my abilities and can already see a difference in my sewing. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to refresh their skills or is new to sewing.
–April

The title of this class says it all, "Simple Hemming ." Don't know what it is about Tish (Instructor.) When she explains the techniques, I just get it. That says a lot because sometimes I just can't visualize some things, you know? For example, I have watched 998 YouTube videos on Binding & Piping; Brain:Jelly. So I took the HISS class...on Binding & Piping. I was so... happy, energetic, just giddy & felt so accomplished (Yes, sewing makes me this emotional!) Love HISS!
-Ana

I found sewing to be very intimidating and this was an extremely accessible class. The space was great and my instructor Tish was extremely patient and encouraging. I tend to get frustrated when learning something new and she made me feel comfortable to ask questions instead of feeling embarrassed to ask something simple. Felt totally accomplished at the finish and looking forward to taking more classes!
-Paige

I have been itching to get into a sewing class after trying to self-teach off of YouTube, which just was not working for me at all. Tish is VERY thorough and easy to follow, both in the classroom and through the online videos. Something that was lacking on YouTube. I enjoyed the Hybrid Class a lot. The layout of the class just made sense. The 1st portion was in person, which was needed for that initial great hands-on experience with your machine. A fter that having the ability to do the other classes over the computer, when I had time, really made this 5-course series easy to fit into my busy Mama schedule. Afterwards we had the opportunity to practice in person with another hands-on class. A great perk about this Hybrid Class Series is that I get the link to the videos forever! So, if busy Mom life takes over and I forget something, I have the videos to look back on. Oh yeah, the Slide decks come too :) I would 100% recommend this class to literally anyone who enjoys sewing! If you are a new sewer, someone who has tried on their own and failed (like me), or even someone who just wants to elevate their basic sewing skills, I believe this class would be a great fit. The amount of knowledge that Tish presents is outstanding, you are bound to learn something new. Thanks Tish!
–Sydney

I cannot praise Tish and the classes at HISS enough! I just completed the “Beginner Sewing Series” and they were both fun and incredibly educational. Tish balances critical practical knowledge with “secrets” that only someone could know with her experience — which makes classes MORE than worth it for her students. I booked 3 more sessions before my series even ended because I enjoyed my time at HISS so much! I also now have the skills + knowledge to practice on my own outside of the studio, as well as notes/lecture slides to help if I get stuck. I can’t wait to learn more!
–Kaylyn