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PDX Seamsters - Learn to sew by making what you want (Sewing self-sufficiency and machine maintenance seminar)

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

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. Apply skills learned in "The Basics" and Intermediate classes and add new techniques to your tool box.

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
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Journey-woman Melody Rossiter of outerunderthings.com leads a six week course in the essential design and construction techniques of corset making. We will focus on drafting and building a Custom Corset Pattern using late Victorian (1860-1900) construction techniques.Corset Making
Traditional construction techniques


Journey-woman Melody Rossiter of outerunderthings.com leads a six week course in the essential design and construction techniques of corset making.

We will focus on drafting and building a Custom Corset Pattern using late Victorian (1860-1900) construction techniques.
Build a Brassiere
Nothing says custom like a hand-made bra!

You will learn to draft your own bra pattern and be guided through the fitting process, once adjusted this pattern will serve you for years to come!

We will cover all construction techniques in the mock up giving ample time to practice.
Learn basic maintenance and trouble-shooting, as well as an overview of textiles, sewing machines and their technologies. You will learn how to choose the right material and select proper needles, thread, feet and accessories for your projects.Machine Maintenance
Comprehensive techniques for self-sufficiency


Our resident repairman will discuss with you proper care and cleaning of your machine, preventative maintenance as well as what to look for when purchasing a new or used sewing machine.

Learn basic maintenance and trouble-shooting, as well as an overview of textiles, sewing machines and their technologies. You will learn how to choose the right material and select proper needles, thread, feet and accessories for your projects.
 Learn the fundamentals of French Pattern Drafting, dart manipulation and the various techniques used when contouring the 2D fabric to cover the curves of the 3D human body.Pattern Drafting
Learn the fundamentals of French Pattern Drafting


Understand and control dart manipulation and the various techniques used when contouring the 2D fabric to cover the curves of the 3D human body.

Skirt Sloper
Torso Sloper (Moulage)
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