APPAREL

Intermediate Sewing: Perfect Shirt

Price: $319.00    Class begins: May 28, 2013

Perfect Shirt

 Tuesdays, May 28-July 2, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm

$159  or $299 if combined with Intermediate-Dresses class + $10 kit fee for pattern and handouts.

Make a classic shirt suitable for a man or woman. First, learn to adjust patterns to fit. Then learn techniques from the garment industry for perfect cuffs, collars, collar bands and pockets.

Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing

Available Spaces: 11

Petticoats

Price: $139.00    Class begins: May 30, 2013

Petticoats with Sharon Blair, BA, MA, PAA

Thursdays, May 30-June 13, 6-9 pm

$129, includes sample fabrics + $10 kit fee for pattern & handouts

Learn couture techniques from the design houses of Paris as you learn how to layer organza, tulle, net and batiste and eyelet properly to make a petticoat for your wedding dress, party dress or for fun!

Available Spaces: 9

Sewing Activewear

Price: $169.00    Class begins: May 31, 2013

Sew stretchy technical fabrics without fear.

Intermediate Sewing: Activewear & Performance Fabrics

Fridays, May 31-July 12, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm

No class Friday, July 5.

$159 or $299 if combined with Intermediate: Knits$10 kit fee for pattern and handouts

Use your patterns from your Pattern 4 class or use one of ours.  Learn to sew and fit high-tech stretchy fabric to make a complete ensemble, ready for action.  Start with hoodies.  Move on to yoga pants:  Comfortable pants to wear to the gym or shopping, high-rise or low-rise.  Finish with a sports bra.  Learn the right materials and stitches to use.

Prerequisite:  Beginning sewing or equivalent

 

Just want to let you know how much I enjoyed the activewear class. I learned so much, and have two new garments to wear. . . .leads me to greater appreciation of the work the Nike designers do. -- Deb, Fall 2012

Available Spaces: 4

Mad for Plaid

Price: $129.00    Class begins: June 20, 2013

Mad for Plaid

Thursdays, June 20-July 11, 6-9 pm.

No class Thursday, July 4.

$129, includes sample fabrics & handouts.

Get the right plaid-itude.  Bring your pattern and learn to lay out, cut and sew garments with perfectly matched plaids.  Good for shirts, jackets, skirts, dresses

Available Spaces: 7

Swimwear

Price: $169.00    Class begins: July 15, 2013

SwimsuitsSwimwear 

Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm

$159 + $10 kit fee (includes handouts & patterns)

Summer is on its way to Portland.  Better get ready!  Make a one or two piece swimsuit with an optional cover-up.  Learn how to work with 4-way stretch, swimsuit and clear elastic and negative ease garments.  Then add a cover-up from your choice of knit or sheer fabric.  You need a serger for this class so bring yours or rent  one from us ($10/session).  Pre-requisite: Activewear

Available Spaces: 12