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PDX Seamsters - Learn to sew by making what you want (Knitting Basics class)
"Knitting Clinic"
Learn the basics, seek advice with your projects
2 hour session - $25 (including $5 materials fee)

Three 2-hour courses - $65
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We talk a lot about making clothing and people ask us about socks. Sure, you can sew a sock out of fabric, but for true satisfaction knit socks are the way to go! Knitting Basics 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.

This is an ongoing project class offered regularly to aid Seamsters as they learn by working on their own projects. Sign up for one or three sessions and bring us your questions in progress!

In this class we will cover:

  • casting on
    • slip knot
    • double cast on
  • knit stitch
  • pearl stitch
  • stockinette stitch
  • making patterns with stitches
    • ribbing stitch
    • checkerboard
    • reading a basic chart
  • binding off
  • attaching fringe
  • increasing
    • M1 (make 1)
    • YO (yarn over)
    • Bar increase
    • increasing by casting on
  • decreasing
    • ssk (slip, slip, knit)
    • skp (slip, knit, pass)
    • k2tog (knit 2 together)
    • decreasing by binding off
  • picking up stitches
    • from the bottom
    • from the top
    • from the side
  • knitting on circular or double pointed needles
  • pompoms


Knitting Basics is the first step towards making your own socks, sweaters, mittens and arm warmers.
Knitting Clinic
2 hour session
2 hours - $25
Three 2-hour courses - $65
6 hours
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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.
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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