Small group classes in basic sewing machine skills and sewing techniques.
Learn foundation skills that will lead to long term sewing satisfaction!
Perfect for the beginner or any seamster looking to brush up on core techniques.

PDX Seamsters - Learn to sew by making what you want (The Basics Stretch Fabric class)

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

Sewing Machine Basics provides a comprehensive and focused starting point for all of our other sewing classes. Explore a new hobby with Knitting Basics. Learn fundamental Sewing Essentials like buttonholes, zippers, and casings. Learn the secrets of reading, altering, and sewing Commercial Patterns, as well as tricks and tips for sewing Stretch Fabrics, including an introduction to the serger. These skill building classes will give you the confidence you need to start your own sewing projects or move onto our Intermediate and Master Classes.

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

Summer Retail Hours
SEE STUDIO CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULED CLOSURES
Sundayby appointment
Monday12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturdayby appointment
Please leave a message regarding your sewing interest:
503-616-4691 or sewingstudio@pdxseamsters.com

Announcing NEW Intermediate and Master Classes

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PDX SEAMSTERS BASIC SEWING CLASSES
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Sewing with Commercial Patterns
Achieve greater success by avoiding many common mistakes.

Sewing pattern instructions assume you have a comprehensive sewing vocabulary and communicate the steps in an "odd minimalist poem".

This is an important and recommended class to take before venturing into the world of commercial sewing patterns.
Knitting Clinic
Learn the basics, seek advice with your projects

Knitting Clinic is the first step towards making your own socks, sweaters, mittens and arm warmers.

Through mastering casting on, a few basic stitches and getting a beginning project underway you are developing the foundation necessary to take it to the next level.
Sewing Machine Basics
Bring your own machine, or use ours.

In this class we will focus on the terminology and mechanics of the sewing machine. All materials for this class are included in the tuition, you will leave with a series of sewn samples and reference handouts.
Beginner's Sewing Essentials
Sew a centered zipper, machine button-hole, and fold-over casing.

Take your sewing to the next level by learning a few simple tricks that will help your sewing be more successful. This class is intended for students who have basic sewing machine experience and know how to thread a machine and bobbin, sew straight lines, back stitch and zigzag.
Stretch Fabrics
formerly Sewing with Knits

Learn tips and tricks, and techniques for success with 2-way and 4-way knits in this hands on class!

Learn what you need to know to improve your skills and give you a leg up when you're picking out projects at the fabric store.
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