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Tock Custom Sewing & Arts Center is thrilled to officially open our classroom doors to the Thiensville community, Ozaukee County, and makers across greater Milwaukee. Bringing this studio to life has been a true labor of love, made possible by the tireless dedication, late nights, and boundless support of our incredible family and friends. Whether you’re sitting down at a sewing machine for the very first time, exploring fiber arts, or working alongside your kids on a weekend project, this space was created for you. We look forward to sharing our passion for hands-on craft, nurturing real-world skills, and connecting wonderful people around the maker table for many years to come.
SEWING MACHINES PROVIDED FOR ALL SEWING CLASSES
MEET YOUR INSTUCTORS
CHRIS
Christopher Tock is a designer, educator, author, and the creator behind Tock Custom. Specializing in precision menswear, pattern drafting, and approachable tailoring, he demystifies garment construction through popular online tutorials and a published design book. Founder of an international cosplay competition, Christopher now runs a hands-on sewing and arts center in greater Milwaukee with his family—keeping technical craft collaborative, functional, and within reach for makers of all levels.
MARYLN
Marlyn credits her mom with instilling in her a lifelong love of sewing. Through her mother’s patient guidance and encouragement, Marlyn developed the skills and appreciation for sewing that she now enjoys passing along to others.
Marlyn specializes in alterations, including hemming, garment repair, and sizing. As an instructor at Tock Custom Sewing & Arts Center, she looks forward to creating the same patient, encouraging learning environment that first inspired her own love of sewing.
KIMBERLY
Kimberly, a third-generation hand quilter and sewist, has been sewing for a long time. From bags and totes to quilts and beyond, Kimberly loves exploring fun ideas and inspiring others to create with confidence. She is also the talented maker behind Sew Weird, based in Mequon, Wisconsin.
As an instructor at Tock Custom Sewing & Arts Center, Kimberly brings plenty of enthusiasm, imagination, and encouragement to the classroom
ERICA
Erica is our resident yarn and fiber arts specialist, teaching hand knitting, machine knitting, and crochet. Her classes cut through the overwhelm with a focus on ergonomics, proper tool selection, and clear stitch mechanics. From mastering granny squares to exploring flatbed knitting machines, Erica makes fiber arts approachable, comfortable, and deeply satisfying from row one.
PEGGY
Peggy Swenson brings a warm, multi-craft approach to Tock Custom, blending fabric, paper, and fiber arts into approachable workshops. From beginner machine quilting to handmade stationery and seasonal gifts, she specializes in fun, low-pressure projects designed for makers of all ages—especially parents and kids crafting side by side.
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Deaf or hearing-impaired students can absolutely be accommodated. Please reach out to us ahead of time to have subtitles placed on your classroom screens.
Please note that students under the age of 14 are REQUIRED to have parental supervision during a class.