Take advantage of Marla's 40 years of experience as a custom dressmaker and get assistance with your sewing projects. Fit patterns, try a fabric you've never sewn with before, or make some simple design changes to a favorite pattern. Tackle a daunting new project or just have fun sewing in a relaxed
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Why should camp be just for kids? Escape from your everyday chores, join fellow campers and spend 4 days doing what you love - sewing! Come with a buddy or make new sewing friends.
Take advantage of Marla's 40 years of experience as a custom dressmaker and get assistance with your sewing projects. Fit patterns, try a fabric you've never sewn with before, or make some simple design changes to a favorite pattern. Tackle a daunting new project or just have fun sewing in a relaxed environment. The choice is up to you.
You may bring your own sewing machine or arrange with Marla to borrow one. Camp sessions begin each morning at 9AM and finish at 5PM with a one hour lunch break. Dine at one of many favorite local restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
The classroom is available to you in the evening and will be locked securely overnight.
Marla Kazell has been sewing professionally for 30 years and creates beautiful couture garments in her custom clothing studio in Tigard, Oregon. Her focus is on fit and fine sewing techniques and her garments feature wonderful details.
She has shared her sewing knowledge in articles for Threads and Sew News magazines and teaches sewing classes and hands-on workshops in Portland, Oregon and across the country.
Private sessions can be only be purchased in 1-hour increments, can be used between both locations. Each 1-hour session is individually skill based and led. Private sessions are geared toward much younger students and students needing help with their specific personal machine.
efugee and immigrant women come to an intensive once a week sewing training class where they learn sewing and business skills as well as build community, connections, and friendships.
Whether you are sewing a t-shirt or a silk blouse, elastic waist pants or tailored trousers, a casual jacket or tailored coat, a simple dress or an evening gown – you can polish your sewing skills, add creative details and boost your confidence.
Everyone should know how to sew and this class is perfect for those who need to brush up on the basics.
This series is for anyone who wants to learn to sew, sharpen or expand their sewing skills. It's for complete beginners or for those returning to sewing.
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