Trish Tacsew

TrishTacSew Sewing Classes & Fabric shop, located in the heart of Palm Desert, CA, is a safe, fun, and nurturing community where sewists of all levels can feel creative, inspired, and excited to learn and shop for all their sewing needs. We are situated on a one-way frontage road called Palm Desert, but don't worry, we are easy to find across the street from Jensen's Grocery Store.

Our Mission

At TrishTacSew, our mission is to provide a safe and comfortable environment where sewists of all levels can come together and share their love for sewing. We believe that sewing is not just a hobby, but a form of self-expression, empowerment, and creativity. Our goal is to inspire and educate our students and customers to explore their creativity and develop their sewing skills.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Sewing Classes: We offer small sewing classes for both kids and adults. Our classes are designed to teach the fun and empowerment of creating your own crafts and clothing. Our experienced and certified instructors provide a safe, silly, and nurturing environment to help beginners feel confident and excited about learning to sew. Safety rules are the very first thing we learn in class. We offer classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and cover topics such as basic sewing techniques, machine operation, pattern reading, and garment construction.
• Fabric Shop: Our fabric shop offers a wide selection of high-quality fabrics, notions, and sewing supplies. We carry a variety of fabrics, including cotton, linen, denim, and knits, as well as a selection of embroidery floss, buttons, zippers, and other sewing essentials. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to help you find the perfect fabric for your project and answer any questions you may have.
• Online Shop: We offer an online shop where you can purchase sewing supplies and fabrics from the comfort of your own home. Our online shop offers the same high-quality products and excellent customer service as our physical shop.
• Free Patterns: We offer a selection of free sewing patterns for our students and customers. Our patterns are designed to be beginner-friendly and cover a variety of projects, from simple totes and pouches to more complex garments.
• Sale Bin: We offer a selection of discounted fabrics and sewing supplies in our sale bin. Our sale bin is a great way to find high-quality materials at a fraction of the regular price.

Our Community

At TrishTacSew, we believe that sewing is more than just a hobby; it's a way of life. That's why we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community where sewists of all levels can come together and share their love for sewing. We host regular events and workshops to bring our community together and provide opportunities for students and customers to connect and learn from each other.

Our Inspiration

Our founder, Tricia Schroeter, learned how to sew during home-ec class in middle school. She didn't sit in front of a sewing machine again for another 10 or so years before borrowing her mom's dusty old Singer to make a Halloween costume for her baby, Jacob. It turned out pretty cute! It was a shiny red stop sign that was as big as Jacob himself. That was the start of a halloween tradition of hand-made costumes for Tricia and her family. She then started making costumes for her friends, other family members, and local theater productions.

When Tricia's kids were both in elementary school, Tricia juggled her full-time job in order to spend time volunteering in her kids' classroom. She helped with math and reading, but found she really enjoyed teaching art the most. Inspired by her time volunteering with creative kids and making fun stuff with a sewing machine, she decided to ditch the corporate world once and for all. TrishTac