"Sewing Machine Basics"
Bring your own machine or use one of ours.
3 hour course - HOLIDAY SALE!! only $25 (including $5
materials fee)

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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. A top-down orientation and hands-on introduction to the sewing
machine, consisting of several sewn exercises, plus a couple of basic
projects to get you started with the wonderful world of machine
sewing!

PDX Seamsters offers small group lessons covering The
Basics for beginners, short DIY Classes,
more complex Projects,
workshops teaching Intermediate
skills, as well as comprehensive Courses
on sewing and advanced applied arts. We host Community
and various Studio
Events, custom-tailored Private
Lessons for one-on-one consultation, Group
Sessions or private sewing parties. New
Pfaff and Certified
Vintage sewing machines are sold in-store. Service
and Repair is performed on-site. Gift
Certificates are also available.