Learn and master sewing skills with this step by step program.
Descriptions
Learn and master sewing skills with this step by step program.
Create a professional garment you will be proud to wear!
Eight 2 1/2 hour lessons .......... $130
Class Schedules
Monday-Saturday with day and evening classes. You will be able to select classes from Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Classes are limited to 5 students.
Please call for class schedule (847) 581-936
Where do I Start? At the Beginning!
​Learn and master sewing skills with this step by step program.
- How to choose your pattern size and make pattern alterations
- How to follow a pattern guide and operate your sewing machine
- Make darts, sew zippers, sleeves, and use correct pressing methods.
Create a professional garment you will be proud to wear!
What's Next? Intermediate Dressmaking
Learn to make unlined jackets, pants, collars, & cuffs. Students must have completed a beginning course.
And Then What? Advanced Dressmaking
This class is for experienced students who wish to refine their skills in pattern alterations, lined jackets, skirts, and more intricate detailing.
Where Can You Go From There? Couture Fashions & Tailoring
For the woman who sews well and would like to learn the fine points of creating the soft, easy look of designer patterns; techniques for using underlining, lining, buttonholes, pockets, collars, set-in sleeves and fine finishing details.
In these classes, you will learn so much about your sewing machine, your brain will sweat! Take part 1 first; take parts 2 or 3 at your leisure and in any order. Bring your machine or use ours. We provide all the materials!
Need help with your sewing machine, questions about a pattern, or a simple technique? Book time with our shop Sewist, Sandy Kadrie.
After completing this class, kids and teens will feel empowered to create their own designs. We have a skill building philosophy so that kids have what it takes to imagine, plan and create. Home Room is where creativity meets practical skills to build confidence, a sense of accomplishment and pride
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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.
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