Experienced tutor in Sewing in Boston, Philip offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

What is so wonderful about Philip Sawyer's classes are that while you are learning pattern making, he is telling you about different fabrics, the evolution of styles. Philip is a wealth of information and he shares what he knows freely. Philip is about the students and learning, he is a great teacher.

I really enjoyed the class on pattern making! We all had great fun and when we struggled with the exacting of the pattern, Philip was always there to help us through, kind and smart. A wonderful way to teach those of us who had never attempted that kind of work before.

Philip's mastery of his subject is both broad and deep, and he generously shares his knowledge, insights and passion for design, sewing, and tailoring. He infuses all he does with an artistic sensibility, without which there can be no truly satisfying result. He is patient, kind, and encouraging. To quote someone from the Garment District in New York, "He has incredible craftsmanship." I highly recommend him as a teacher.

Philip is very skilled and knowledgeable in design and fabrication of high-end garments. He is able to communicate the intricacies of that skill to every level; beginner to advanced, in a way that is both engaging and practical.

I appreciate what a flexible and well-rounded instructor Phillip is. His demonstrations include great detail on each subject and he is always willing to explore peripheral topics at my request.

His years of experience in constructing garments, he was always able to teach us the best way to get to construct a well made, well fiting garment. He always knew the little tricks in construction that made for a better garment. He also had insight into the whole business of fashion merchandizing that was helpful to all those wanting to go into the business.

Philip is extremely knowledgeable and patient, he listens to his students and problem solves with them while he teaches. In our class, we all came from different levels of skill - and for me, I had been doing things ‘my way’ being self taught for many years. Philip listened and worked with me to adapt my skills and teach me how to accomplish tasks I had never attempted. I highly recommend Philip as an instructor - he makes himself available and I have reached out to him through additional projects over the years I have been out of school. He will offer a fresh professional perspective!

Philip is an excellent teacher. He demonstrates and explains techniques very clearly. I enjoyed his class.