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Garment Classes
Welcome to Garment Sewing at Modern Domestic! We offer project-based garment sewing classes and open format technique-based sewing labs for all skill levels. If you need more personalized instruction, we also host private lessons to assure your sewing dreams come true. Check out our private lessons page to connect with an instructor just right for your project.
Sundays, June 8th, 10am-2pm & June 15th, 10am-3pm - Advanced Beginner: Self-Drafted Camp Shirt
$189.00
In this class, students learn how to take body measurements, draft a pattern, cut, and construct their own camp shirt.
Fridays, June 20th & 27th, 4pm-8pm - Beginner: Short Sleeve Top
$168.00
This class is perfect for the beginner sewist looking to start adventuring into garment sewing! Shirt No. 1 by 100 Acts of Sewing is a simple top with short sleeves - perfect for Portland’s hot summer!
Monday, June 2nd, 5pm-8pm - Garment Lab: Visible Mending
$63.00
Do you have a pile of beloved garments with holes, tears, missing buttons, or other small flaws? Learn to use visible mending as a way to repair and redesign by embellishing, illuminating, or adding value.
Thursdays, May 1st, 4pm-8pm & May 8th, 4pm-8:30pm - Advanced Beginner: Self-Drafted Wrap Top
$179.00
In this class, you will learn how to take great measurements, draft a pattern, cut, and construct your own wrap top with a v neck line and tie waist. This class focuses on learning pattern making, and you will walk away with a new and fun finished garment
Sundays, May 4th, 4pm-8pm & May 18th 4pm-8:30pm, Beginner: Self-Drafted Robe
$168.00
In this class, you will learn how to take great measurements, draft a pattern, cut, and construct your own robe. This is an easy class that teaches you all the basics needed to complete a beginner sewing project.
THREE SPOTS LEFT! Fridays, May 9th & 16th, 4pm-8pm - Advanced Beginner: Self-Drafted Gathered Waist Dress
$168.00
In this class, you will learn to draft your very own Gathered Waist Dress based on your body measurements. You'll be guided how to properly cut, fit and construct a fun and breezy well-fitting garment that you will love to wear this Summer!
CLASS IN SESSION! Tuesdays, April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Beginner Garment Sewing
$315.00
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.