Clothes making/modifying

Learn the ins-and-outs of COMMERCIAL SEWING PATTERNS

Date: 
Sat, 12/15/2012 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

"Sewing with Commercial Patterns"
one 3-hour classes $32 (including $2 materials fee)
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The goal of this class is to help you understand the information on the pattern envelope, pick the correct pattern in the proper size, select fabric and notions with confidence, and achieve success in sewing with commercial patterns.

In this class learn pattern terminology and what the information on and in the pattern envelope means- such as measurements and sizing, fabric suggestions and requirements, notions, fabric layout and a review of pattern markings and directions.

Location: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
32
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120

Learn how the professionals sew on buttons as well as an assortment of basic hand stitches

Date: 
Wed, 12/12/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

"Hand Sewing Fundamentals"
four 3-hour classes $39 (including $4 materials fee)
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Make and take home your own needle wallet! Learn how the professionals sew on buttons as well as an assortment of basic hand stitches that will repair your clothes and give you a quality finish on your sewing projects. In this class we will teach you to sew a back-stitch, pick-stitch, slip-stitch, slanted hem stitch, uneven slip-stitch and the cross-stitch!

Location: 
PDX Seamsters @ TTCS
3705 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR, 97202
United States
Cost: 
39

Learn the ins-and-outs of COMMERCIAL SEWING PATTERNS

Date: 
Sun, 12/09/2012 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

"Sewing with Commercial Patterns"
one 3-hour classes $32 (including $2 materials fee)
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The goal of this class is to help you understand the information on the pattern envelope, pick the correct pattern in the proper size, select fabric and notions with confidence, and achieve success in sewing with commercial patterns.

In this class learn pattern terminology and what the information on and in the pattern envelope means- such as measurements and sizing, fabric suggestions and requirements, notions, fabric layout and a review of pattern markings and directions.

Location: 
PDX Seamsters @ TTCS
3705 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR, 97202
United States
Cost: 
32

Triple Zipper - learn to sew a lapped, fly-front, and invisible zipper!

Date: 
Sun, 12/09/2012 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

“Triple Zipper”
one 3-hour class $43(including $6 materials fee)
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Learn to sew a Lapped, Fly Front and Invisible zipper! In a combination of demonstrations and sample sewing you will review the steps required for intimidating, yet basic zipper applications. You will leave class with sewn samples and detailed instructions for all three zipper techniques.

Location: 
PDX Seamsters @ TTCS
3705 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR, 97202
United States
Cost: 
43

Zipper, dart, buttonholes, and casings - make a zipper-pouch and a drawstring bag!

Date: 
Sat, 12/08/2012 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

"Sewing Essentials"
one 3-hour class $43 (including $6 materials fee)
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Learn to sew fold-over casings, buttonholes, darts and a centered zipper as well as how to work with fusible interfacing. Make a zipper pouch and a draw-string bag!

Gain confidence and techniques needed to take on garment construction. All materials as well as handouts provided. You will build a library of sewn samples and are encouraged to bring your personal sewing machine as long as the machine is in proper working order.

Location: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
43
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120

DIY Sewing Machine Maintenance Class - bring your own or learn on one of ours!

Date: 
Sat, 12/08/2012 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

"DIY Sewing Machine Maintenance"
one 3-hour class $59 (including $4 materials fee)
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Do you know when to change your needle or oil your bobbin hook? Learn basic maintenance and trouble-shooting, as well as an overview of textiles, sewing machines and their technologies, including how to choose the right material and select proper needles, thread, feet and accessories for your projects.

Location: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
59
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120

Zippers, darts, buttonholes & casings - make a zipper pouch and a drawstring bag!

Date: 
Wed, 12/05/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

"Sewing Essentials"
one 3-hour class $43 (including $6 materials fee)
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Learn to sew fold-over casings, buttonholes, darts and a centered zipper as well as how to work with fusible interfacing. Make a zipper pouch and a draw-string bag!

Gain confidence and techniques needed to take on garment construction. All materials as well as handouts provided. You will build a library of sewn samples and are encouraged to bring your personal sewing machine as long as the machine is in proper working order.

Location: 
PDX Seamsters @ TTCS
3705 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR, 97202
United States
Cost: 
43

Sewing Machine Basics Class

Date: 
Sat, 12/01/2012 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

"Sewing Machine Basics"
one 3-hour class $34 (including $4 materials fee)
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Leave class with sewn samples and your own handmade pillow! Learn to thread the machine and bobbin, back-stitch, straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, turn corners, sew curved lines, work with seam allowance and basic problem solving such as tension and threading issues.

Location: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
34
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120

Sewing with Knits and Stretch Fabrics

Date: 
Sat, 12/01/2012 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

"Stretch Fabrics"
one 3-hour class $36 (including $4 materials fee)
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Covered material includes properly cutting knits, reinforcing with elastic or interfacing, and sewing knits on a home machine using straight stitches, zig zags and specialty overlock and stretch stitches, as well as using a serger.

Location: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
36
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120
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