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Classes
At Modern Domestic, we have a little something for everyone. We offer project-based sewing classes and open format technique-based sewing labs for all skill levels.
Students get PERKS!
- What's ours is yours! You bring the supplies listed; we provide the sewing machines, sergers, & tools needed during your class.
- You have complimentary access to use our Sewing Studio supplies & classroom* for the duration of your class and 30 days after.
- You receive 10% off fabric & notions while you are a student.
Class full? We have a waitlist.
If there's a class you want to take, but it is listed "out of stock" give us a call - (503) 808-9910 - we are happy to put you on the class waitlist.
We are constantly adding new classes. Sign up for our newsletter to keep in the loop. Need more personalized instruction? We host private lessons to assure your sewing dreams come true!
*Open Sew hours are first come, first serve — subject to availability and class schedule — please call ahead!
Q Series: Longarm Basic Class
$120.00
Meet the BERNINA Q24 Longarm Quilting Machine in this exciting introductory class! This class takes you through all you need to work independently on the Q24.
Q Series: Qmatic Basic Class
$120.00
Discover the Qmatic, BERNINA’s state-of-the-art system for automated quilting in this two-day class! You’ll come away with the basics for operating the Qmatic on the Q24, including how to set up edge-to-edge quilting designs.
BERNINA Machine Owner Class: Meet Your Sewing Machine
$75.00
Get your sewing life off to a great start with this introductory Machine Owner Class . We'll teach you everything from machine setup to cleaning and oiling, and more!
BERNINA Machine Owner Class: Presser Feet Techniques
$75.00
Learn about specialized BERNINA presser feet and presser feet accessories in this Machine Owner Class. You will have a great time sewing up samples of zippers, button holes, sewing on buttons, and adding piping!
BERNINA Machine Owner Class: Advanced & Quilting Features
$75.00
Our knowledgeable Modern Domestic Staff will help you explore decorative stitches, combi mode, the specialized presser feet geared towards decorative stitching and free-motion quilting, ie. our all time favorite - the BERNINA Stitch Regulator.
Machine Owner Class: Meet Your Serger
$75.00
Get ready to jump into the world of serging with this two hour Machine Owner Class! This class is for current line bernette and BERNINA Sergers.
BERNINA Machine Owner Class: Meet Your Embroidery Module
$75.00
Our knowledgeable Modern Domestic Staff will walk you through the basics of BERNINA & bernette machine embroidery.
bernette Machine Owner Class: Meet Your Sewing Machine
$75.00
Get your sewing life off to a great start with this introductory Machine Owner Class at our NE Alberta location! Informative and fun, this class is designed to support you to use your new bernette machine with confidence.
Machine Owner Class: Meet Your Manual-Threading Serger
$75.00
Machine Owner Class: This class is for the current line MANUAL-THREADING bernette and BERNINA Sergers, including the bernette 44 & 48, and the BERNINA L450 & L460.
Machine Owner Class: Meet Your Air-Threading Serger
$75.00
Machine Owner Class: This class is for current line AIR-THREADING bernette and BERNINA Sergers, including the bernette 64, and the BERNINA L850, L860, & L890.
CLASS IN SESSION! Sundays, September 14th, 21st, 28th, October 5th, & 12th, 2pm-4:30pm - Advanced Beginner Quilt Class: Homespun Quilt
$289.00
The Homespun quilt pattern is a scrappy quilter’s dream! With use of FQs or scraps from your stash, this quilt pattern allows for endless personalization! This pattern also includes two layouts for even more options.
CLASS IN SESSION! Tuesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th, & October 7th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Beginner Garment Sewing
$276.00
Are you interested in sewing clothing and need support with the basics? In this Lab, you will learn the ins and outs of sewing garments from a pattern in the open sewing format. Bring your project at any point in your process.
CLASS IN SESSION! Sundays, September 21st, 28th & October 5th, 10:30am-1pm - Advanced Beginner: Self-Drafted Hoodie
$173.00
The focus of this class is working with knits and self-drafting a garment. In class you’ll learn how to take measurements, draft a pattern, cut, and construct your own simple hoodie.
CLASS IN SESSION! Mondays, September 22nd, 29th, & October 6th, 6pm-9pm - Garment Lab: Choose Your Own Adventure
$207.00
Come with a project of your choice (at any point in the process) and a sense of humor, and you’ll receive the customized help to make your project become a reality! This lab is great for all levels.