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Sewing Studio FAQ:
How does the Sewing Studio work?
PDX Seamsters shares a workspace with custom sewing and costume design professional Emily Horton of M-Horton Custom Sewing. 
Emily, as well as the PDX Seamster's staff are on hand to help you achieve your sewing goals. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes are short classes focusing on learning sewing skills in a fun and faced paced group environment. Project based classes take techniques learned in skills classes and applies them in sewn projects. Courses are multi-week classes that cover material with a more in depth exploration. Private lessons are a great resource for intensive study, project help or special projects. We will teach you to sew nearly anything you would like and encourage you to gather a friend or two and learn to sew!
Emily, as well as the PDX Seamster's staff are on hand to help you achieve your sewing goals. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes are short classes focusing on learning sewing skills in a fun and faced paced group environment. Project based classes take techniques learned in skills classes and applies them in sewn projects. Courses are multi-week classes that cover material with a more in depth exploration. Private lessons are a great resource for intensive study, project help or special projects. We will teach you to sew nearly anything you would like and encourage you to gather a friend or two and learn to sew!
How do I sign up?
Please check the Studio Calendar for class offerings, Private Lessons are available by appointment at all other times. We are able to accept credit/debit/paypal online, and cash/check in-studio. Email us at pdxseamsters@gmail.com with your name, phone number, desired dates and times, how many in your group and what you want to learn. Online discounts for advance purchase of Private Lessons. Please see cancellation policy below for more information.
Cancellation Policy:
48-hour e-mail notice required to transfer enrollment, cancellations with less than 48-hour notice from scheduled time are subject to a rescheduling fee of $23.50/person to reinstate missed classes and register for a make-up date.
New students must attend the first class of the session; failure to attend the first scheduled class without prior permission from the instructor results in loss of your class space and a rescheduling fee of $23.50/person. Late arrivals and early departures are the full responsibility of the student and will not be eligible for a refund or discount. If we need to cancel a class for any reason we will offer you credit or refund.
New students must attend the first class of the session; failure to attend the first scheduled class without prior permission from the instructor results in loss of your class space and a rescheduling fee of $23.50/person. Late arrivals and early departures are the full responsibility of the student and will not be eligible for a refund or discount. If we need to cancel a class for any reason we will offer you credit or refund.
Who are the instructors?
Emily Horton (M-Horton Custom Sewing) began sewing at an early age, making her own costumes and clothing. 
Studying first at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, she later graduated from Webster University with a degree in costume design and construction. In her professional career Horton has worked in 49 states making costumes for film, stage and theme park attractions, as well as touring nationally with both The San Francisco Opera and The Acting Company. A career artist, Horton has worked in the costume shops of American Conservatory Theater, The San Francisco Opera, Parsons Meares and Michael Curry Design is Scappoose, OR as well as behind the scene with the Portland Opera, Oregon Children's Theater, Third Rail Repertory, Berkeley Repertory Theater, and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.
Jim Mulhearn has been teaching for over 15 years, and he's been sewing since he and Emily began PDX Seamsters in 2009.
With a strong background in computers, graphic desgin and silkscreen, Jim graduated from from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in political science. As a young adult he volunteered at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, teaching word processing and computers skills to seniors. Later Jim worked as an Artist Educator at the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, PA, guiding middle-school and high-school students through the fundamentals of desktop publishing and web design.
Studying first at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, she later graduated from Webster University with a degree in costume design and construction. In her professional career Horton has worked in 49 states making costumes for film, stage and theme park attractions, as well as touring nationally with both The San Francisco Opera and The Acting Company. A career artist, Horton has worked in the costume shops of American Conservatory Theater, The San Francisco Opera, Parsons Meares and Michael Curry Design is Scappoose, OR as well as behind the scene with the Portland Opera, Oregon Children's Theater, Third Rail Repertory, Berkeley Repertory Theater, and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.Jim Mulhearn has been teaching for over 15 years, and he's been sewing since he and Emily began PDX Seamsters in 2009.
With a strong background in computers, graphic desgin and silkscreen, Jim graduated from from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in political science. As a young adult he volunteered at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, teaching word processing and computers skills to seniors. Later Jim worked as an Artist Educator at the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, PA, guiding middle-school and high-school students through the fundamentals of desktop publishing and web design.
How many people can fit in the studio?
Our new workspace is flexible -- our front room seats six, the middle seats ten, and the back seats over sixteen!
Can I bring my own machine?
Can I use one of your machines?
Yes! We have machines on hand for class use and we invite you to use your machine. If it’s your first time here let us know if you are interested in using a new or vintage sewing machine. When you bring your own machine we may ask you to sew on one of ours and we’ll let you know if we think your machine needs to be cleaned and / or serviced. If we swap out your machine we will always try to put you on a machine as similar as possible! Please remember to bring the cord & foot pedal, any extra bobbins or feet that might be needed, and your manual if you have it.
Where is the sewing studio?
All sewing takes place at 1412 SE Stark Street, Portland OR 97214
Click here for directions to the sewing studio
Contact us via email at pdxseamsters@gmail.com or telephone at (503) 548-6319
Click here for directions to the sewing studio
Contact us via email at pdxseamsters@gmail.com or telephone at (503) 548-6319
What do I need to bring:
The workroom is fully stocked with scissors, pins, pencils, rulers, scrap fabric, etc.. However you should bring any fabrics, threads, notions, etc, that are specific to your project.
How do I know if I have the skills:
Take a sewing class! We can teach all skill levels to sew, please let us know in advance of any questions or concerns you have by emailing pdxseamsters@gmail.com
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