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PDX Seamsters - Learn to sew by making what you want (Sewing with Knits class)
"Stretch Fabrics"
formerly Sewing with Knits
2-1/2 hour class - $30 (including $5 materials fee)

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

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.

This class will teach you 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. We will have examples of various knits on hand to practice techniques on multiple home sewing machines.
In this class you will learn about:
* needle selection
* thread choice
* stitch length
* stretching for a straight stitch
* zig-zag
* specialty stitches for knits
* overlocking with a serger

All materials for this class are included in the tuition, you will leave with a series of sewn samples and reference handouts.
Stretch Fabrics
2-1/2 hour class
2-1/2 hours - $30
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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.
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