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Sewing 102: Lounge Pants
- Mar 18, 2024 10:00 am

Build your skills and confidence with a fabulous follow-up to Sewing 101... The Pants! Prep Day: Learn the essentials of fabrics and fibers; how to take body measurements to determine size; reading a pattern envelope, and working with the pattern. And then, yes...even cut your project (so be sure to bring your fabric!) Sewing Day: Sew a pair of lounge pants with pockets! That's right you'll be making garments, with pockets! Go home with handmade garb that represents your own unique taste and style. But, most importantly enter the brave new world of making your own clothing.

Cost: $ 100.00
Serger 101
- Mar 22, 2024 10:00 am

Have a brand new serger? Or, maybe had one for a while but haven?t used it yet, because, well... they?re complicated...right? Overcome any confusions or hesitations with our clear, friendly introduction to your very own machine. Just bring it in?and get going using it! Learn what all the parts are, what they do; about the tools and accessories that came with it. Even walk through the manual alongside the machine and discover how to thread your specific serger correctly, even comfortably. Finally, start to sew, and begin learning to adjust the tensions. Come with serger. Leave with confidence.

Cost: $ 45.00
Sew Help Me!!!!!
- Mar 30, 2024 10:00 am

Open sewing session for all levels and all types of projects! Working on a knit top? Want to finish a bag that's been in the closet since last year? Need to practice those zipper techniques? Bring whatever you want to work on and get help if you need it. Great way to get some wisdom, advice, or to simply spend some quality time with your sewing friends.

Cost: $ 25.00
Beginner Quilt
- Apr 01, 2024 09:30 am

This Beginning Quilting class will teach you the essentials of making a quilt. You will learn best practices in cutting, piecing, pressing, and assembling your quilt. You will learn the vocabulary of quilting and become a block detective. You will create at least twelve 12" finished blocks containing the component pieces of both traditional and modern blocks. You will be ready to assemble these blocks into a 48" x 61" sampler quilt with sashing, cornerstones, and a border.

Cost: $ 150.00
Serger 102
- Apr 02, 2024 10:00 am

In the second class of the serger series, we move past our introduction to the machine and dive into the fundamental serger skills everyone should know, and know well. In this quick-paced introduction, we cover allimportant basics?how stitch length and width change your seams; how to secure ends; and of course, thread tension. We even cover flatlocking for seams that look like ready-to-wear, as well as how to do rolled hems for fine fabrics and gorgeous table linens. Whether you?re a beginner or an expert, this is the class for learning?or polishing?those superessential, atomic serger skills. Come and get ?em!

Cost: $ 100.00
Kimberbell Day at the Spa
- Apr 05, 2024 09:30 am

Treat yourself to a Day at the Spa! At Kimberbell?s one-day machine embroidery event, you?ll make three luxurious and giftable projects. Create a Floral Rope Bowl with creamy Project Rope and Shape Form Interfacing, then make a sweet Soap Pouch completely in-the-hoop! Our Relax Zipper Pouch features background quilting and a beautiful butterfly of dimensional Flexi Foam. With projects made in a 6?10 hoop, Day at the Spa is an embroiderer?s way to ?relax, renew, and refresh.?

Cost: $ 109.99
Coverstitch
- Apr 10, 2024 10:00 am

Maybe you have a serger that converts to a coverstitch? Or maybe you have a dedicated coverstitch machine?somewhere? Or maybe you have no flippin? idea what a coverstitch machine is, or does? If any of these is you, then come learn the basics and powers of that third, mysterious but super-useful, ?other machine.? Class begins with a clear lesson on the essential difference between a serger and a coverstitch. Then we?re off?threading your machine, practicing basic chain stitches and coverstitches, covering hem and neckline techniques. Even inserting a zipper! We?re pretty sure you?ll end the day amazed at what these fantastic ?third? machines can do for you, and your sewing.

Cost: $ 75.00
Poolside Tote
- Apr 11, 2024 09:30 am

This is a fun size bag that can be taken to the Pool, Park, Beach almost anywhere. With it's sturdy construction, it can stand up and open on its own to be filled with all kinds of goodies!!!! The under-arm dip makes it comfortable to carry wherever the day takes you. Big bold patterns or high contrast fabrics will help you create a one of a kind bag that will have you planning plenty of pool days this summer!!

Cost: $ 100.00
Labyrinth Walk Quilt
- Apr 17, 2024 10:00 am

Come and enjoy creating this wonderful illusion quilt designed by Portland artist Christopher Florence. This is a project is for all levels of quilters, from those just starting to experienced. With the use of five fabrics, rectangles and squares you create a beautiful piece of art. There are zero Y-seams!!! Pictured is a sample, the full quilt has nine blocks, finishing 84"x 84".

Cost: $ 100.00
Seams & Seam Finishes
- Apr 19, 2024 10:00 am

Steve Jobs pushed his team ?to make the insides of our computers as beautiful as the outsides?even if no one sees them.? A great philosophy. So, are your seams seemly? Your sutures solid? Not sure? Then come join us as we dive into all those public junctures and private finishes that ultimately anchor and perfect our garments. In this techniques class, learn ways to sew smooth seams in woven and knit fabrics, create ready-to-wear flat-fell seams, even tackle the tricky French seam on dodgy fabrics. Maybe even go to ?Hong Kong.? Come spy some secret sewing skills? even if they?re For Your Eyes Only.

Cost: $ 50.00
Sew Help Me!!!!!
- Apr 27, 2024 10:00 am

Open sewing session for all levels and all types of projects! Working on a knit top? Want to finish a bag that's been in the closet since last year? Need to practice those zipper techniques? Bring whatever you want to work on and get help if you need it. Great way to get some wisdom, advice, or to simply spend some quality time with your sewing friends.

Cost: $ 25.00
Haute Tote
- Apr 30, 2024 10:00 am

An ?elevated? version of the wildly popular market tote we make in our two day Sewing 101 class. Big enough for shopping and traveling, yet small enough to use as your daily handbag. But the best part? This upscaled bag can be finished in a fast, fun, one-day class. Well structured and sturdy, with handles anchored down the body to increase support, this bag is the perfect project to show off those small but ?I?m-so-gorgeous-ya?-gotta-use mesomewhere? fabrics from your stash (you know which ones? ) So come in with the parts, and carry home a tote!

Cost: $ 70.00
Burnside Overalls
- May 03, 2024 10:00 am

Behold a project equally at home in the garden or a garden party. How's that? Meet the Burnside Bibs?versatile overalls that can be dressed up or down, depending on whim or destination. Feeling fancy? Then grab your linen. More salt of the earth-ish? Then roll out the denim. This is a pattern for looking stylish whether you?re holding hose or hors-d'oeuvre. Featuring front waistband, curved patch pockets, optional back pockets, and cross-back straps, these versatile overalls can be tied in many ways. And, oh yes?the wide leg can be made full length or cropped. (As we said... versatile.) So, silk or twill, up or down?are you in?

Cost: $ 120.00
Sewing 101
- May 08, 2024 10:00 am

The perfect launch pad for novices. Learn how to use your sewing machine and even make your first project in this fast-paced, fun two-day class. Day One: Get started with a complete tour of the machine, how to thread it, as well as sewing your first stitches. Learn about the tools required for a basic sewing kit as well as get an overview of materials. Get help choosing your project fabric. Day Two: Take your new knowledge and make a great market or tote bag, in your own fabric, in your own style, to use over and over again. Leave class not only braver, but with something snappy as proof of your budding skills.

Cost: $ 100.00
My Design Center/IQ Designer 101
- May 09, 2024 09:30 am

Join Kimberly in exploring the Brother My Design Center or Babylock IQ Designer. This technique based class will give you all of the skills to feel confident navigating your machine's exclusive features.

Cost: $ 150.00
Sew Help Me!!!!!
- May 25, 2024 10:00 am

Open sewing session for all levels and all types of projects! Working on a knit top? Want to finish a bag that's been in the closet since last year? Need to practice those zipper techniques? Bring whatever you want to work on and get help if you need it. Great way to get some wisdom, advice, or to simply spend some quality time with your sewing friends.

Cost: $ 25.00
2 Day Fit Class
- May 31, 2024 10:00 am

"It fits! It actually FITS!" If these are words you aspire to-nay, yearn for-this intensive, 2-day workshop will teach you the sorcery and the science of fitting a classic blouse pattern to your unique body. Kirsten Wolff and Sandy Larson-both Palmer/Pletsch Certified Fit instructors-take you through the step-by-step ?tissue fitting? process of customizing fashion patterns to all shapes and sizes. (Yes, including yours Dear Reader...despite what you think.) After altering the pattern on the 1st day, on the 2nd day you?ll move on to cutting and pin-fitting your chosen fabric precisely. Then, when you finish the workshop, you'll take your ready-to-sew blouse home to construct with confidence. It's only fitting that you'll enjoy this class enormously.

Cost: $ 300.00
Zippers 101
- Jun 05, 2024 10:00 am

Ah yes, the zipper. So easy to use, yet so scary to many. Come banish your fears (or frustrations) with a user-friendly class on the most common types of zippers and zipper insertions. We'll go through the steps of the top three zipper insertion techniques?the centered zipper, the invisible or concealed zipper, and a mock fly. And then, of course, we?ll actually sew them. Leave not only with a firm understanding of this classic trio, but with the necessary skills and confidence to happily take on all variants. Go from beware?zippers, to ?zippers beware!?

Cost: $ 50.00
Serger 201: Raglan Knit Top
- Jun 14, 2024 10:00 am

Okay, you've taken Serger 101 and Serger 102. Now what? This classic raglan sleeve top. A great first garment to make with a serger. Apply all those new-found skills on an easy, but supremely useful, project that can whipped up for all seasons and all kinds of occasions. In this one day class, you'll learn how to insert raglan sleeves, adjust the neckline, and apply a neckline ribbing. In short, really use that serger! Come for additional confidence. Leave with additional wardrobe.

Cost: $ 65.00
Fit Club
- Jun 22, 2024 10:00 am

The first rule of Fit Club is actually, yes? talk about Fit Club. So bring in all your geometric fitting projects and bare them, share them, and?ultimately?fix them. In this advanced clinic we?ll conquer the mathematical obstacles standing between you and those ?according to the envelope, it should button perfectly? projects. (You know, the ones that give you, well? fits.) We?ll go over the deltas between mythical fashion pattern and actual real world, adjusting logarithms and misalignments as we go. So come get that sleek tailored look you spent your time and money on. After all, it?s only fitting.

Cost: $ 100.00
Sew Help Me!!!!!
- Jun 29, 2024 10:00 am

Open sewing session for all levels and all types of projects! Working on a knit top? Want to finish a bag that's been in the closet since last year? Need to practice those zipper techniques? Bring whatever you want to work on and get help if you need it. Great way to get some wisdom, advice, or to simply spend some quality time with your sewing friends.

Cost: $ 25.00
Serger 102
- Jul 17, 2024 10:00 am

In the second class of the serger series, we move past our introduction to the machine and dive into the fundamental serger skills everyone should know, and know well. In this quick-paced introduction, we cover allimportant basics?how stitch length and width change your seams; how to secure ends; and of course, thread tension. We even cover flatlocking for seams that look like ready-to-wear, as well as how to do rolled hems for fine fabrics and gorgeous table linens. Whether you?re a beginner or an expert, this is the class for learning?or polishing?those superessential, atomic serger skills. Come and get ?em!

Cost: $ 100.00
Haute Tote
- Jul 31, 2024 10:00 am

An ?elevated? version of the wildly popular market tote we make in our two day Sewing 101 class. Big enough for shopping and traveling, yet small enough to use as your daily handbag. But the best part? This upscaled bag can be finished in a fast, fun, one-day class. Well structured and sturdy, with handles anchored down the body to increase support, this bag is the perfect project to show off those small but ?I?m-so-gorgeous-ya?-gotta-use mesomewhere? fabrics from your stash (you know which ones? ) So come in with the parts, and carry home a tote!

Cost: $ 70.00

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