Sewing lessons in NE Portland, OR.

See my class schedule below. Contact me with questions or request a private lesson.

September 17th, 2025 — 6-9pm

Have you ever used a sewing machine? Maybe you’re rusty and need a refresher? Intimidated by zippers? Or maybe you got a new machine and want an easy and satisfying project to practice. I’m here to walk you through it!

This 3-hour class will cover:

  • Tour of the machine

  • How to thread and wind a bobbin

  • Basic stitch practice with samples to take home

  • Pressing and pinning technique

  • Learning to work with a zipper and make a hidden zippered enclosure

Session 1/2: Sept 24th, 2025, 6-9pm - Sold out
Session 2/2: Oct 1st, 2025, 6-9pm - Sold out

Session 1/2: Oct 13, 2025, 5:30-9pm
Session 2/2: Oct 20, 2025, 5:30-9pm

Ah, the humble apron. Maybe you think they’re a little ho-hum? The cool thing about an apron is that everything involved in making one is about 90% of the skills used to make anything else. These are the foundational techniques used over and over in every project. We’ll make an adjustable apron with pockets.

The apron series is 2 classes, 3 hours each.

We’ll cover:

  • A refresher of basic stitches, with stitch samples to take home with you

  • How to read and prepare a pattern

  • Fabric cutting and pressing techniques

  • Creating a casing and strap

  • Assembly of the apron using clipping, notching and marking skills.

Start with this class if you’re comfortable enough with a sewing machine to know how it works, wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and hand-crank the proper way.