Saba Tshibaka

Sewing Instructor, Fashion Designer & Program Facilitator

DMV-based independent educator and founder of sustainable fashion brand Rendered Inc. Passionate about empowering the community through hands-on textile education, upcycling, and accessible creative design.

Community Impact & Reach

Independent Instruction

Rendered Inc. | 52 O Street Studios & CHAW

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I built these class programs from the ground up by utilizing targeted digital advertising, dedicated email listservs, and optimizing Eventbrite listings. This consistent marketing strategy successfully grew our community and maintained high class sell-out rates.

Digital Instruction & Tutorials

Sewing Machine Basics

Threading & Setup

Foundational Stitches

Tips, Tricks & Upcycling

Comprehensive Class Catalog

Foundations & Basics

Intro To Sewing Class (w/ Machine)

Beginner fundamentals covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitches.

Intro To Sewing Class: PART TWO

Building upon the basics for continued confidence in machine handling.

Sewing 101: Beyond the Basics

Intermediate techniques for students ready to advance their foundational skills.

Tailoring

The Perfect Fit

A specialized workshop focused on foundational garment adjustment techniques.

Hemming Techniques

Mastering professional-grade hems on various textile weights and styles.

Sustainable Upcycling & Project Labs

Sew Your Own Bucket Hat / Skirt / Tote Bag

Series of individual, project-based classes resulting in a completed accessory or garment.

The Tote Lab: Make a Custom Bag from Scratch

Comprehensive pattern construction and fabric assembly for heavy-duty bags.

The Thrift Flip: T-Shirt Transformation Lab

Creative reconstruction of existing garments into custom, sustainable fashion pieces.

Dive Into Denim Workshop

Specialized instruction handling heavy-weight denim fabrics and hardware.

The Customization Lab: Level Up

Advanced customization techniques for personalizing store-bought or existing wardrobe items.

Halloween in Summertime: The Cosplay Sewing Lab

Niche creative design focusing on costume architecture and mixed-material construction.

Specialty Community Events

Free Community Sewing Workshops

Hosted biannually for all ages with 50 to 300 seats available, designed to bring accessible sewing education to a broad audience.

The Brunch Stitch: Saturday Open Sewing Lab

A relaxed, collaborative environment combining creative instruction with community building.

SEWphisticated: Finish Your Project Sessions

Guided, open-format instruction assisting students in completing long-term personal projects.

*Students* Spring Break Sewing Workshop

Youth enrichment programming specifically tailored for age groups 8-10 and 11-13.