Intermediate Sewing: 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
Petticoats
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!
Sewing Activewear
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
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
Swimwear
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



