SandraBerz

Latvia
Login to see last activity

Badges (3)

Photos

View all

Give the gift of Workaway

Profile information

Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
United Kingdom
View all
Description
Hello, my name is Sandra. I am Latvian in my 60s , living in Riga, Latvia.
I am a professional seamstress, I graduated Dressmaking school in 1980 as a tailor -specialist in men's clothing , but over time, working individually with my clients, my main focus was custom clothing for ladies.
I LOVE sewing!!!
My sewing experience started at an early age. I loved making dresses for my dolls.
After graduating Dressmaking school, I have worked in Men's tailor shop and the Fashion house in Riga. For some period of time I worked with costumes in National Opera theater in Riga and also on shows at a Musical Theater.
While traveling, I learned to make horse blankets in Sweden, helped at yacht sail repair shop in the marina in Mexico, learned to sew chair covers and curtains in England, created draped ceiling for the meeting room in Mexico...etc and I like to make soft toys. :)

If you are having some UFOs in your craft room..... I am talking about Un-Finished Objects that are waiting for a chance to be finished, I can help you revive your excitement for the sewing project you started, but for some reasons it got stuck and is still waiting for your attention!
If you feel that my skills and experience might be helpful to you, please send me a note!
I will be happy to answer any questions you have! :))

P.S. The feedback on my Workaway profile mentions my husband Todd.
We traveled together for years and worked on many projects together.
Now Todd has returned to the United States and stopped participating in Workaway program.
I - Sandra- am continuing my adventures with WorkAway and looking for interesting projects in Europe. :))
This winter I am traveling around Spain and I will be happy to join you !
Interests
Fashion or beauty
Sustainability
Self development
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Languages
Languages spoken
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I would like to learn Spanish.
Find a language buddy
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am professional seamstress by trade.
If you have any kind of sewing project on mind, I can help:
*️️sewing cushions, curtains , pillows, chair covers, alterations etc.
*️️ teach sewing to children and adults
*️️ create teddy bears and ragdolls or repair soft toys for a child
*️️ repurposing and upcycling clothing
I love creative DIY crafting projects- simple jewelery, furniture restoration etc. I am always happy to learn new craft techniques
Age
62
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  I am non-smoker and prefer non smoking environment.
- Special dietary requirements
  no

Feedback

15 Dec 2023

Left by host (Join in with gardening and ...) for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Sandra is the most amazing seamstress!! She set to help on a whole host of projects in my house and created so much magic in the time she spent with me. I feel so much gratitude for all the beautiful things she created from cushion covers to sofa covers and so much more. She helped above and beyond to get so much done.

Sandra has a big heart and… read more

(Excellent )

13 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Sandra and Todd are a wonderful couple with excellent set of skills. Sandra is an amazing seamstress, she has worked on a large collection of confections made of fabric I bring from Uzbekistan - pillows, women’s dresses, kids dresses, table runners and she even created am amazing tent-like piece designed to adorn the ceiling, with Todd’s help to… read more

(Excellent )

11 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help out a multicultural ...)

We would like to thank Marcello and Mukusha once again for their great hospitality and friendship. We had a wonderful time there. They really have a great thing going there. It is so peaceful and beautiful. Their meals cooked over an open fire in the outdoor kitchen were always something to look forward. If you have the set of skills they are… read more

(Excellent )

5 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help me with a DIY project in ...)

We were just looking through our own feedback and realized that we hadn't left one for Adrian! So first off we are sorry for not writing sooner.

We had gone to Jamaica to find warm weather, but was turned around at Customs for not having return ticketing upon arrival and was sent back to our last connecting flight airport which was Frankfurt,… read more

(Excellent )

17 Feb 2016

Left by host (Help me with a DIY project in ...) for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Sandra & Todd stayed at my home for 3 weeks finishing off a good part of what was left to be done. Todd is a very skilled and precise worker who works at his own relaxed pace, but doesn't stop till it's done. His quality work is brilliant. He should live in the tropics where they hope to go to soon, as he's not a winter lover. Sandra is an… read more

(Excellent )

View all

Friends

Photos

Sandra

Draped ceiling cover in meeting room , Mexico Used about 120 meters of fabric.

New slipcovers

In every place where we stayed I made a new furry fried.

Favorite t- shirt transforms into Memory pillow

"Updated" Hugo Boss jacket for young man.

Mix and match 2 vintage jackets.

Show all photos

Vintage jackets are getting new life.

Cushions and pillow covers

Todd and Sandra

Thank you letter from Mexico

Feedback

15 Dec 2023

Left by host (Join in with gardening and ...) for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

(Excellent )

13 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

(Excellent )

11 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help out a multicultural ...)

(Excellent )

5 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help me with a DIY project in ...)

(Excellent )

17 Feb 2016

Left by host (Help me with a DIY project in ...) for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

(Excellent )

22 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help me with bnb in ...)

Wow, what can we say! Thank you, Dermot for hosting us! Dermot is a wonderful host. We shared many laughs and good times. We enjoyed his company and interesting stories. He was very easy to work with and he showed a true concern for our well being and helped us in many ways too. We stayed at Dermot's place for two month. The main project was… read more

(Excellent )

1 Dec 2017

Left by host (Help me with bnb in ...) for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Sandra and Todd were probably my best volunteers ever.They were extremely hardworking putting in double the hours expected( for which they got a bonus).They were here for 2 months, and in that time they tiled 5 bathrooms, installed a completely new bathroom, installed 2 kitchens, setup a laundry area,helped with a new apt and much more.They… read more

(Excellent )

21 May 2017

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help on a permaculture ...)

Omar and Mirjam will open their home and their heart to you, welcome you in and treat you like family. Omar is a very creative and talented graphic designer. He loves to keep a smile on your face with a tale or two. If you think you are coming to Tulum to enjoy the fabulous weather and beaches, let me tell you that those thoughts will soon be on… read more

(Excellent )

8 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Fancy some painting in the ...)

Simon And Ania and their sweet daughter Leah were wonderful hosts. They really meant what they said about treating you as one of the family. We feel as though they have become our second family. They took us to the zoo, and golfing and we went hiking together. They were always taking us someplace new and showing us the sights. We had a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

1 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Todd and Sandra are a highly skilled, easy going and dependable couple who helped us renovate and decorate our new home. Todd knows how to plaster, tile, build, drywall, plumb, fix, join, paint and probably a lot more. Sandra is an expert seamstress, who did an amazing things with curtains, pillows, toys and clothes. She is also a talented web… read more

(Excellent )

3 Feb 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Sandra and Todd were very reliable and helpful for our project. Sandra is a brilliant seamstress and Todd did a fantastic carpentry job on our mill. We shared many similar interests and they were very respectful of our space. Excellent workawayers to have around!

(Excellent )

3 Feb 2016

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Come and help us in creating ...)

Hans and Kate were wonderful hosts. They are both as full of energy as they are fun stories. We felt like we really connected with them. Hans is a holistic Dr. and together they have a fine compassionate practice. We had a nice time working on their permaculture project and caring for their horses. The view and fresh air at their property was… read more

(Excellent )

27 Dec 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Todd and Sandra were my first Workawayers.
I was in despair worrying about how to progress my project and they came along like a pair of angels and showed me light at the end of the tunnel.
Todd is an accomplished handyman and can turn his hand to anything practical. He worked hugely more hours than he was contracted to do as he got his teeth… read more

(Excellent )

11 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Help with DIY and gardening ...)

First off we want to thank Siddy for hosting us. It was a real pleasure

helping her out with all the many projects that needed to be done.
Siddy was a wonderful host for us and all the other Workaway workers

that had joined us while we were there. She never hesitated to drive us

to the bus stop or even all the way into town. She… read more

(Excellent )

26 May 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (SandraBerz)

Sandra and Todd staying in my home for 2 months. I only have positive things to say about the wonderful couple. Todd was great with some household repairs at home. They were crucial for the startup of our Aquaponics farm. Todd is a very talented carpenter and Sandra is great with detailed work. They are both kind and lovers of knowledge and… read more

(Excellent )

8 May 2015

Left by Workawayer (SandraBerz) for host (Aquaponics Volunteer in Mexico)

We want to thank Tammi and James for hosting us. We really enjoyed spending two months in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico working with them at the farm. It was a lot of fun in helping to create the wonderful project.

James is very knowledgeable about aquaponics farming and was always happy to pass along his knowledge to us. We learned things like… read more

(Excellent )

To leave feedback make sure you are logged in & your account is online