Beginning Sewing
If you’ve never or barely touched a machine, Learn to Sew is the one for you! If you’ve done some sewing but are a bit unsure about your skills or want a refresher and are ready to make apparel, then try Beginning Sewing.
Beginning Sewing with instructor Lisa Silveira
$69 each level or $199 for a series of 3 levels. Each level last 4 weeks. Priced per person. Includes handouts and patterns.
Beginning Sewing 1.
– Tuesdays, January 24-February 14, 6-9 pm OR
– Wednesdays, January 25-February 15, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm OR
– Thursdays, January 26-February 16, 6-9 pm OR
– Fridays, January 27-February 17, 6-9 pm OR
– Saturdays, January 28-February 18, 10 am-1 pm.
(Sorry, all the Beginning Sewing Level 1 classes are full. Please send a note to info@portlandsewing.com to get on our mail list for the next Beginning Sewing 1 or consider signing up for private lessons so you can register for Level 2.)
Start sewing and build confidence. Learn basic stitches and how to use your machine while you make an A-line skirt with a zipper. Learn how to use commercial patterns. Layout and cut fabric with happy results. Includes patterns & handouts.
Beginning Sewing 2.
– Tuesdays, February 21-March 13, 6-9 pm, OR
– Wednesdays, February 22-March 14, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm OR
– Thursdays, February 23-March 15, 6-9 pm OR
– Fridays, February 24-March 16, 6-9 pm OR
– Saturdays, February 25-March 17, 10 am-1 pm
Learn how to fit garments plus the secrets of elastic while making a casual pair of weekend pants to wear around the house, shopping, gardening or exercise class. Includes patterns & handouts. Prereq: Beginning Sewing 1
Beginning Sewing 3.
– Tuesdays, March 20-April 10, 6-9 pm OR
– Wednesdays, March 21-April 11, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm OR
– Thursdays, March 22-April 12, 6-9 pm OR
– Fridays, March 23-April 13, 6-9 pm OR
– Saturdays, March 24-April 14, 10 am-1 pm
Learn the secrets of making a professional garment while you make a blouse: Interfacing, collars, pockets, buttonholes and sew on buttons. Includes patterns & handouts. Prereq: Beginning Sewing 1 & 2