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Bags & Home Goods Classes
Quick, satisfying projects you can finish in a session.
Skill levels are listed in the class descriptions. You bring the supplies listed; we provide the BERNINA machines & tools. For the duration of your class and 30 days after, you have complimentary access to use our sewing studio.*
Class full? We have a waitlist!
If there's a class you want to take, but it is listed "out of stock" give the Alberta Shop a call - (503) 808-9910 - we are happy to put you on the class waitlist.
*Open Sew hours are first come, first serve — subject to availability and class schedule — please call ahead!
Learn to Sew: Sew Basic Class
$69.00
Our Sew Basic class is the best hands-on introduction to sewing. You will not only learn how to use a sewing machine, but you’ll leave feeling confident and empowered to keep sewing! Everyone is welcome, no matter your skill level.
FOUR SPOTS LEFT! Saturdays, November 7th, 14th, & 21st, 3pm-6pm - Sewing Lab: Beginner Bag Making
$207.00
Get into bag making this Fall! This is a great introductory class that teaches you all the basics needed to complete a tote bag with a lining or accessory project.
THREE SPOTS LEFT! Friday, November 6th, 4pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Advent Calendar
$104.00
Make an advent calendar and enjoy the tradition and thrill of opening a small surprise each day as the holiday grows closer! A homemade advent calendar is an opportunity to create something special and make lasting family memories.
CLASS IN SESSION! Sundays, November 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 4pm-6:30pm - Advanced Beginner: Quilted Tree Skirt
$230.00
This beautiful tree skirt is destined to be the next addition to your traditional holiday decor! The quilted trees will hug your actual Christmas tree, and hide the tree stand underneath.
Wednesday, December 9th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Beginner: Heirloom Hankie
$75.00
Learn to use a hemstitch sewing machine needle to create a beautiful decorative finish on your home decor or other sewing projects. In this class, you will learn to hemstitch on a square of fabric to make a beautiful decorative hankie or napkin.
Monday, November 23rd, 5:30pm-9:30pm - Beginner: Holiday Placemats
$92.00
Set a lovely table for the holidays. Learn to sew quilted placemats! This project is perfect for beginners, or anyone who hasn’t tried quilting and wants to start with a small, easy, approachable project.
THREE SPOTS LEFT! Tuesday, November 24th, 5pm-8:30pm - Beginner: Autumn Leaf Quilt Block
$81.00
Celebrate the Fall season with this Autumn leaf quilt block! Learn basic quilting techniques for making your very own fall colors quilt square - finish as a wall hanging on its own, or keep making blocks to create a whole table runner or quilt!
Wednesday, December 2nd, 5:30pm-9pm - Learn to Sew: Boxed Zipper Pouch
$81.00
This is an incredible class if you are new to sewing and want to make an adorable zipper pouch! As with all Learn to Sew classes, this class is ideal for brand new and beginner sewists. Don’t be intimidated, just sign up!
Monday, December 21st, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Ornaments
$69.00
Create beautiful handmade ornaments, perfect for a lasting gift. In this class, you will learn sewing basics to make an ornament you’ll always remember.
Saturday, December 19th, 5:30pm-8pm - Beginner Serger: Rolled Hem Napkin
$58.00
These napkins are the perfect finishing touch for any host. Add these napkins to any table setting, Holiday party, or give them as gifts. Once you learn how to set up and use our classroom sergers they are so easy to make!
CLASS FULL! Friday, November 20th, 5:30pm-8pm - Beginner Serger: Rolled Hem Napkin
$58.00
These napkins are the perfect finishing touch for any host. This class is a great introduction to using a serger for the first time or if you’d like to grow your serging application knowledge.
Friday, December 11th, 4pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Fanny Pack
$104.00
Learn to sew this fun and fit fanny pack! This is a quick and easy class that teaches you all the basics needed to complete a beginner sewing project.
CLASS FULL! Sunday, December 6th, 1030am-3pm - Beginner: Invisible Zipper Pillow with Piping
$104.00
You’ll review machine basics while you learn how to sew your own piping and invisible zipper! You’ll leave class with a handmade pillow casing to use for the holiday season or to gift to someone you love.
Saturday, December 12th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Machine Embroidery: Holiday Napkins
$94.00
Jump into your first machine embroidery project with these holiday inspired napkins! Stitched out on simple quilting cotton, these napkins are ready for every meal and add a holiday flair to the dining table.
CLASS FULL! Saturday, December 5th, 2:30pm-7pm - Learn to Sew: Holiday Tree Skirt
$104.00
Learn to sew this beautiful tree skirt for the holiday season! In this class, you'll learn how to thread and sew on our Bernina machines, install a bias binding, sew topstitch detail and learn how to sew on a curve!
CLASS FULL! Monday, November 30th, 6pm-9pm - Learn to Sew: Holiday Stocking
$69.00
Get ready for the holidays with this easy to sew fully lined stocking project. In class, you will learn techniques to create a fold over contrasting cuff and a loop for hanging.
THREE SPOTS LEFT! Tuesday, November 17th, 5pm-8pm - Learn to Sew: Evergreen Pillow
$69.00
Sew a decorative evergreen tree pillow with Modern Domestic! In this Learn to Sew class we will review sewing machine basics and skills.
CLASS FULL! Friday, December 4th, 5:30pm-9pm - Learn to Sew: Canvas Tote
$81.00
Make this fun, useful tote bag out of your favorite fabrics! You will learn easy techniques to cut out your fabric pieces, sew a pocket, add shape at the bottom, and attach the straps.
Thursday, December 10th, 5pm-8pm - Beginner: Holiday Quilt Block,
$69.00
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive quilt block of a present! Learn some basic quilting techniques for making your very own quilt square - finish as a wall hanging on its own, or keep making blocks to create a whole table runner or quilt!
Saturday, December 19th, 12pm-4:30pm - Beginner Serger: Holiday Table Runner
$104.00
Set a beautiful table for the holiday season! This is a great introduction for those wanting to learn about how to use a serger and learn serger sewing techniques.
Friday, December 18th, 5:30pm-8pm - Learn to Sew: Quick and Easy Potholders
$58.00
This class is perfect if you are wanting to practice using every quilter's favorite presser foot: the walking foot! You’ll learn how to piece them together with just a single seam, and how to use a walking foot to secure the layers together.
Monday, December 14th, 5pm-8pm - Beginner: Holiday Quilt Block
$69.00
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive quilt block of an evergreen tree and then finish as a wall hanging on its own, or keep making blocks to create a whole table runner or quilt!
CLASS FULL! Saturday, November 28th, 4pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Holiday Tree Skirt
$104.00
Learn to sew this beautiful tree skirt for the holiday season! This is a perfect class to learn sewing basics needed to complete a beginner sewing project.
CLASS FULL! Monday, December 7th, 6pm-9pm - Learn to Sew: Holiday Stocking
$69.00
Get ready for the holidays with this easy to sew fully lined stocking project. In class, you will learn techniques to create a fold over contrasting cuff and a loop for hanging.