Seminar

Hand Sewing: how the pros sew buttons as well as an assortment of basic hand stitches

Date: 
Sat, 12/15/2012 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

"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: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
39
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120

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 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

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

Advanced Sewing Classes and Open Studio (5 weeks)

Date: 
Sun, 12/02/2012 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

"Get Up and Sew #3 Advanced"
five 3-hour sewing sessions $134 (including $15 materials fee)
Save $49 when you buy the series!
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Take your skills to the next level with advanced techniques. Unlock the potential of your serger or learn to use one of ours in our serger workshop before triple-zipping in our 'zipper boot camp', then add some flair with decorative and finishing techniques.

Location: 
PDX Seamsters @ TTCS
3705 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR, 97202
United States
Cost: 
134

Intermediate Sewing Classes (4-weeks)

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

"Get Up and Sew #2 Intermediate"
four 3-hour classes $134 (including $15 materials fee)
Save $36 when you buy the series!
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Continue your understanding of new materials and the machine: Learn to cut and sew knit fabric, how to clean and oil your sewing machine as well as how to work with and modify sewing patterns.

Location: 
Mag-Big Boutique
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, 97214
United States
Cost: 
134
Phone: 
(503) 236-6120

Open Sewing

Date: 
Sun, 08/26/2012 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

"Open Sewing"
Reserve your spot in advance.
three hour guided open sewing $10
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Open studio is an opportunity for you to get the help and advice you need. Limit of 10 people. Sew, socialize, and get expert advice on your sewing projects. BYO Project and machine, or rent one of ours.

Location: 
Cost: 
$10
Phone: 
(503) 847-9884

Sewing Finishing Touches

Date: 
Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

"Decorative Finishing"
Learn finishing and decorative skills
a 3-hour workshop $57
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Learn techniques for sewing French Seams, Elastic smocking, lace appliqué, sewing with the bobbin thread, using the feed dogs to ease as well as gathering and ruffling feet.

Location: 
PDXSeamsters @ TTCS
3705 SE Caesar Chavez (39th)
Portland, OR, 97202
United States
Cost: 
$57
Phone: 
(503) 847-9884

Decorative Finishing

Date: 
Mon, 08/27/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

"Decorative Finishing"
Learn finishing and decorative skills
a 3-hour workshop $57
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Learn techniques for sewing French Seams, Elastic smocking, lace appliqué, sewing with the bobbin thread, using the feed dogs to ease as well as gathering and ruffling feet.

Location: 
Cost: 
$57
Phone: 
(503) 847-9884

Triple Zipper

Date: 
Tue, 10/30/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

"Triple Zipper"
Learn to sew a Lapped, Fly Front and Invisible zipper
3 hour class $57
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Location: 
Cost: 
$57
Phone: 
(503) 847-9884
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