http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/Site/AllRecentChanges?action=atom 2010-09-10T07:41:19Z PDX Seamsters pmwiki-2.2.17 http://www.pdxseamsters.com/pub/skins/pmwiki/pmwiki-32.gif http://pdxseamsters.com/ http://pdxseamsters.com/img/pdxseamsters.png 515 437 http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/SewingStudio/OurMotto 2010-09-08T18:24:16Z http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/SewingStudio/Home 2010-09-08T17:56:10Z

Learn to Sew by Making what You want at PDX Seamsters Sewing Studio - Bring your own machine or use one of ours. Sewing instruction and education via small group classes, private lessons, guided open sewing studio access, as well as advanced Master Classes.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/MasterClasses/CorsetMaking 2010-09-07T19:30:10Z

Make your own custom corset class: six week course in the essential design, drafting, and construction techniques of corset making. Topics covered include corset design and fabric selection, pattern modification, flat lining, primary construction, using coutil as an inner structure, flat feld seam techniques, sewing boning channels, attaching the liner, boning construction from bulk goods, bottom binding, top binding, grommetting, and final fitting.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/MasterClasses/MasterClasses 2010-09-07T19:20:54Z

Improve your skills and explore new techniques while working on great projects. Master Classes are project based classes that introduce complicated and challenging techniques with the guidance of a skilled instructor.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/SewingStudio/Hours 2010-09-07T17:47:19Z http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/TheBasics/MachineBasics 2010-09-04T01:34:04Z

Learn how to thread the machine and bobbin, backstitch, straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, turn corners, sewing curved lines, working with seam allowance and basic problem solving with the sewing machine such as tension and threading issues.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/TheBasics/StretchFabrics 2010-09-04T01:31:17Z

Covered material includes properly cutting knits, reinforcing with elastic or interfacing, and sewing knits on a home machine using straight stitches, zig zags and specialty overlock and stretch stitches, as well as using a serger.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/TheBasics/SewingEssentials 2010-09-04T01:29:37Z

Learn to sew casings, buttons, buttonholes and a centered zipper as well as a discussion and demo with samples of fusible interfacing. These skills will give students the confidence and vocabulary needed to take on garment construction. All materials as well as handouts provided by instructor.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/TheBasics/KnittingClinic 2010-09-04T01:27:39Z

Knitting Basics is the first step towards making your own socks, sweaters, mittens and arm warmers and getting a beginning project underway you are developing the foundation necessary to take it to the next level.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/TheBasics/CommercialPatterns 2010-09-04T01:26:01Z

In this class we discuss pattern terminology and what the information on and in the pattern envelope means, such as measurements and sizing, fabric suggestions and requirements, notions, fabric layout and a review of pattern markings and directions.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/Intermediate/Intermediate 2010-09-04T01:21:21Z

Project based classes that introduce complicated and challenging applications with the guidance of a skilled instructor.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/TheBasics/TheBasics 2010-09-04T01:20:39Z

Beginning Sewing, Small group sewing classes in basic sewing machine skills and DIY alterations techniques. Perfect for the beginner or any seamster looking to brush up on core techniques

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/Intermediate/Underwear 2010-09-04T01:10:17Z

Fast and fun to make as well as a great way to learn to sew with knits. Made from an old t-shirt or the newest high tech sport fabric these are sure to be a unique and fun addition to your wardrobe. Learn different styles, work with patterns, create a fold over casing in knits and apply elastic.

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/Intermediate/CupcakePetticoat 2010-09-04T01:05:43Z

Learn to draft and construct a Cupcake Petticoat: a knee length, bell-shaped petticoat with a triple ruffled underskirt, and two full double tiered outer skirts to give great poof under full skirts, or to be worn alone! This petticoat will supply serious poof!

http://www.pdxseamsters.com/index.php/Intermediate/HemsAndAlterations 2010-09-04T01:01:16Z

Open up the world of garment reuse and fashion independence! In this class we combine technical skill and rule breaking to foster creativity and learn how to hem pants, adjust side seams for fit, add darts or elastic, adjust the armcye, insert a gusset and techniques for refashioning garments