Instructors - Past and Present

  • Jennifer Fairbanks

    Jennifer is the designer behind Porcelynne and co-founder of Sewing Retreats. With decades of experience in pattern drafting and lingerie design, she’s known as a leading educator in the bra-making community. Jennifer has authored several books, created a complete line of patterns, and taught countless sewists worldwide. She’s passionate about building community and empowering others to create with confidence.

  • Lily Fong

    Lily is the creative force behind LilypaDesigns, specializing in lingerie patterns that combine technical precision with modern style. She brings a deep knowledge of bra-making and a love of teaching to every workshop. Lily is also a co-founder of Sewing Retreats, where she shares her expertise and inspires sewists to embrace both the art and science of lingerie design.

  • Maddie Kulig

    Maddie Kulig, founder of Madalynne Intimates, is a lingerie designer, educator, and entrepreneur with a mission to make bra-making approachable and stylish. Through her patterns, workshops, and ready-to-wear lingerie line, Maddie has built a strong presence in the sewing community. She blends fashion-forward design with practical techniques to help sewists feel confident in both their skills and their creations.

  • Lisha Sanders

    Lisha is the designer behind Stitch Love Studio and Zen of Sewing, where she creates digital sewing patterns with an eye for detail and inclusivity. She brings years of experience in entrepreneurship and a thoughtful approach to design, making her classes both practical and inspiring. Lisha is also a strong advocate for self-care and balance in the creative journey, encouraging sewists to enjoy the process as much as the final product.

  • Cassie Castillo

    Cassie is the founder of Primrose Dawn, where she designs lingerie and swimwear patterns that combine comfort with style. Her work emphasizes technical skill and creativity, helping sewists expand their knowledge while creating wearable art. Cassie is passionate about building connections through sewing and loves guiding students through the process of turning fabric into garments that fit beautifully.

  • Bodil Friman

    Bodil is an international lingerie designer and educator known for her innovative approach to intimate apparel with B,Wear. She brings global experience and a fresh perspective to the sewing community, blending European design influences with approachable teaching. Her passion lies in showing sewists how creativity and craftsmanship come together in lingerie design.

  • Monica Bravo

    Monica is the owner of Bravo Bella, specializing in bra-making and custom lingerie. With years of teaching experience and a knack for breaking down complex techniques, she’s a favorite among sewists ready to take their skills to the next level. Monica brings a balance of expertise, patience, and humor to every class, making advanced sewing approachable and fun.

  • Morrison Jackson

    Morrison runs The Little Sewing Room in Texas, where he teaches beginner-friendly sewing classes with a welcoming, supportive approach. Known for making sewing accessible to newcomers, he specializes in helping students feel comfortable at the machine from day one. Morrison’s passion for teaching shines through in his ability to create a fun, encouraging environment for sewists of all ages.

  • Hetty Rose

    Hetty is a UK-based shoe designer and maker celebrated for her sustainable approach to fashion. She specializes in creating bespoke footwear using reclaimed vintage kimono fabrics, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Through her workshops and teaching, Hetty shares her passion for slow fashion and empowers makers to explore creativity with sustainability in mind.

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Note that most of our workshops are designed around a 1-day stand alone class. To better the retreat experience, we typically provide all of our students with pre-cut projects based on submitted measurements. This helps during the day of the event. In some cases, we will provide the fabrics, in others, we ask you to provide the fabrics. Contracts are negotiated and drawn prior to announcing our retreats.

We typically cover all travel expenses related to your attendance, but your guests are usually not covered, but this depends on your situation. Please be as detailed as possible in your proposal with your requirements to teach with us. We generally book our retreats about 1 year in advance, although we may add more retreats when demand is there.

Our goal is to provide at least 1 international retreat, 1 cruise and at least 1 domestic retreat each year. If you have a proposed location, please detail that information in your inquiry.