Projects / Projects Recommend:

Small group project classes and new sewing techniques.
Project based classes that introduce challenging applications with the guidance of a skilled instructor.

"Learn on your own machine, or use one of ours."

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Baby Quilt
Make a 'Quilt-as-you-go' 3x5 cotton blanket
a set of 3 2.5-hour classes - $79 (incl. $4 materials fee)
Class size: 3 to 6 seamsters

Fun and simple intro to “Quilt-as-you-go” quilting, make a finished cotton 3x5 baby quilt.
Draft And Sew a Skirt
Draft and sew an a-line or pencil skirt
Two 3 hour classes - $64 (incl. $8 materials fee)
Class size: 3 to 6 seamsters

Advance your sewing skills while learning the basics of pattern drafting - fit your measurements! We will cover hand hemming as well as an introduction to blind hemming on the sewing machine.
Swimsuit or Leotard
Sewing swimwear can be fun and easy
with a little help from our master instructors.

two 4-hour classes - $99 (incl. $8 materials fee)
Class size: 3 to 6 seamsters

Make a tankini, bikini or one piece (leotard), you will learn to alter an existing pattern into your own unique swimsuit and have a pattern to take with you! Learn different styles, get an introduction to working with patterns, using a serger, creating a fold over casing in knits and applying elastic.
Colette Dress
Pattern alteration and dress construction
four 3-hour classes - $168 (incl. $24 materials fee)
Class size: 3 to 6 seamsters

Learn to make a dress that fits your body by altering a pattern to measurements with your choice from four locally-made dress patterns. Practice zippers, gathering, and finishing techniques.

Classes are by reservation only ;
please enroll online with credit/debit/PayPal
or stop by during our regular business hours:

NEW! Summer Retail Hours
SEE STUDIO CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULED CLOSURES
Monday4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday Shut
Friday Shut
Saturday11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday by appointment
Please note classes and events occur outside retail hours.
Please e-mail: pdxseamsters@gmail.com
48-hour notice is required to transfer enrollment,
new students must attend the first class of the session.
Please see our
cancellation policy for more details.
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