Find out how to use a sewing machine. Start your adventure here. Portland Fashion Institute’s Beginning Sewing series is the most comprehensive beginner sewing class in Portland. We chose these beginner sewing projects to give you the sewing skills needed for any sewing project.
Portland Fashion Institute’s Beginning Sewing series is the most comprehensive beginner sewing class in Portland. We chose these beginner sewing projects to give you the sewing skills needed for any sewing project.
Learn to sew in a fun and relaxed environment. Sign up for the sewing classes one at a time or sign up for the whole beginning sewing series for a discount.
Beginning Sewing Level 1: Make an apron as you build your sewing skills. Sew basic stitches; practice and apply basic techniques; and learn to read patterns.
Beginning Sewing Level 2 (Prereq: Beginning 1 or private lessons): Improve on the skills you have by sewing a robe with sleeves, band, pockets and sash. Work with large volumes of fabric, tricky layouts, and learn the proper way to make a faced front.
Beginning Sewing Level 3 (Prereq: Beginning 2): Ready to make comfy pjs? Sew buttons and buttonholes with your machine. Find out the secrets of interfacing. Sew a professional pocket and collar.
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If you ever wanted to make a quilt and had no idea where to start, we have the solution for you. These comprehensive machine piecing classes are geared to beginners and those wishing to improve their piecing skills. Everyone ends up with an attractive quilt.
In this two-hour beginner class you will learn all the basics of a sewing machine. You may bring your own machine or use one of ours if you haven't purchased one and are thinking you may want to. By the end of class you will have made a standard size bed pillowcase or a set of two napkins.
This is the ideal class for individuals interested in learning basic sewing techniques and sewing machine instruction.
Join us to learn some of the basics of piecing a quilt so you can feel comfortable working on more interesting projects! You will also learn how to properly use a rotary cutter as well as tips and trick for piecing a quilt top and how it's different from sewing other types of projects.
A machine will be provided for you! Learning to use a sewing machine will be essential to your home sewing experience. You will have the option to buy a sewing machine at the end of the first class.
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