Needham Community Education

Debi Ramrath began sewing “back in the day”, inspired by her mother. When her children were young, she made costumes, curtains, placemats, and other household items. But as life grew busier, the sewing machine was tucked away—until the pandemic. With YouTube tutorials and online classes readily available, Debi dove back in, eager to learn new techniques. She sewed constantly—and hasn’t stopped since! What began as a hobby quickly became a passion. Deb finds great joy in creating useful and beautiful gifts like totes, purses, and home decor items for family and friends. A few years ago, she opened a successful 5-star Etsy shop, Sewing by the Pond. She also sells her work at the Tin Rabbit store in Needham and at local craft fairs. Teaching has always been one of Debi’s greatest joys. As a registered nurse, she taught health-related topics, and over the years has taught piano, religious education, ESL, and more. In 2022, she began teaching part-time at Sew Easy in Needham. She found guiding students in their sewing journey deeply rewarding. In January 2024, Debi took the next step by opening her own home sewing studio, where she offers lessons for adults from beginner to intermediate levels.