Hi, I'm your instructor!

Hi, I'm Aliyah Haynes, an NYC-based fashion designer and design instructor. Welcome to Meen Studios!
I offer private 1-on-1 lessons in sewing, patternmaking, draping, tailoring, brand building, design mentorship, and garment construction for beginners, students, and emerging designers.
At Meen Studios, you can work with me privately, take my draping classes, explore free tutorials, download printable guides, and learn helpful tips through my blog based instruction. I built Meen Studios to be a platform to support your growth at every stage in your fashion journey.

Private Lessons

  • Virtual Private Lessons

    Live 1-on-1 Sewing and Fashion Design lessons held online for students anywhere

    What to expect:

    • Live 1-on-1 instruction via zoom
    • Personalized guidance based on your goals

    Rate: $45/hour

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  • In-Person Private Lessons (NYC Only)

    Private, in home sewing and fashion design lessons available within New York City

    Criteria:

    • Available within NYC
    • An additional $10/total hours travel fee applies for locations over one hour away
    • 2 hour minimum appointment

    Rates:

    • $50/hour (if you have a machine)
    • $60/hour (if I bring a machine)

    Getting Started:

    All in person clients begin with a free Zoom consultation to discuss goals and confirm availability.

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Inside the Atelier

Atelier Lessons

Free Class

How To Take Your Own Measurements

Learn how to accurately measure your body with confidence in this easy, follow-along class designed for beginners. How to Take Your Own Measurements is a 15 minute guided lesson that walks you step-by-step through the measuring process, so you can reliable numbers every time.

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Tutorial Video

How To Quickly Change Threads on Your Serger/Overlock Machine

In this video, I show you a simple method to change your serger threads without fully rethreading the machine or dealing with constant thread breakage.

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Atelier Printables

  • Body Measurement Tracker

    A full body illustration featuring 25+ essential body measurements. This download includes:

    • A labeled full body measurement diagram
    • Space to write in your own measurements
    • Two reference pages explaining key body measurement terms
    Download 

  • Beginner Sewing & Draping Tools Checklist

    This download includes:

    • A complete beginner sewing tools checklist
    • A beginner draping tools list for working on the dress form
    • Clear categories to help you build your kit

    (See Studio Notes for more insight on each tool and how they are used)

    Download 

  • Beginner Stitching Practice Sheets

    This download includes:

    A set of five printable practice sheets designed to help beginner sewists build control and confidence at the sewing machine

    • Straight line stitching
    • Corner practice with straight maze
    • Circular and round stitching
    • Wavy line control
    • Zig-Zag stitching
    Download 

Studio Notes

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