Fred Bloebaum ( a woman with a man's nickname) is a highly-regarded sewing instructor from the San Francisco area. She is a regular instructor at The Sewing Workshop and other local sewing schools. She has served on the faculties of several colleges, teaching fashion and sewing-related courses. Fred specializes in fashion-conscious sewing classes focusing on designer techniques, tailoring, figure flattery, and sewing with a wide variety of unique fabrics.

Fred teaches workshops at conferences, sewing guilds and fabric stores around the country and is a frequent contributor to Threads magazine. In 2002, Fred was honored with an invitation to participate in the annual Threads design challenge; only three people are invited each year to do so. She has also appeared on the television show, "Sew Much More", which is hosted by HGTV's Do It Yourself network. Fred is a member of The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers, a national professional organization, the Independent Pattern Company Alliance as well as several other textile arts and fashion organizations.

Her most recent adventure is the release of her own line of patterns, "Clothing Designs by La Fred." This line currently contains 13 patterns, with more to come.These patterns feature elegant, classic clothing that have contemporary lines, flatter a wide range of ages and fitures, and are simple to construct. You can explore these patterns further here on her website.

Fred has a studio as well as a home in Oakland, California, which she shares with her husband, son and two cats.