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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. 

 

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 the Alberta Shop a call - (503) 808-9910 - we are happy to put you on the class waitlist.

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Colleen Connolly Fridays, May 15th & 22nd, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Garment Lab: Simple Alterations
Fridays, May 15th & 22nd, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Garment Lab: Simple Alterations
$138.00
Do you have a garment that you love, but wish the hem wasn’t so long or you had a pocket for your phone? Maybe you want to make a simple adjustment to a garment you own, but you’re nervous to make the change? Well, now is your chance to learn how! 
Colleen Connolly May 26th, June 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Copy Your Favorite Garment
May 26th, June 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Copy Your Favorite Garment
$276.00
Have you ever wanted to recreate that favorite garment you wear over and over again? Well, now is your chance to learn how! 
Lori Caldwell Sundays, May 17th, 24th, & 31st, 10am-1pm - Garment Lab: Menswear
Sundays, May 17th, 24th, & 31st, 10am-1pm - Garment Lab: Menswear
$207.00
Students will learn the ins and outs of sewing menswear/unisex garments from a pattern in the open sewing format.
Lori Caldwell CLASS FULL! Sundays, April 12th & 19th, 10am-1:30pm & April 26th, 5pm-8:30pm - Self-Drafted: Wide Leg Pants
CLASS FULL! Sundays, April 12th & 19th, 10am-1:30pm & April 26th, 5pm-8:30pm - Self-Drafted: Wide Leg Pants
$241.50
Students will learn how to take measurements, draft a pattern, cut, and construct their own Self-Drafted Wide-Leg Pants. Students will be able to customize the design to suit their personal style and will gain knowledge on sewing pants and pattern making.
Colleen Connolly TWO SPOTS LEFT! Wednesdays, April 22nd, 29th, May 6th & 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Spring Wear
TWO SPOTS LEFT! Wednesdays, April 22nd, 29th, May 6th & 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Spring Wear
$276.00
Think flowy dresses, midi skirts, wide-leg jeans, blouses, and lightweight jackets essential layering pieces for the Portland Spring. In this lab, you are welcome to work on any of the missing pieces from your wardrobe!
Rachel Halse ONE SPOT LEFT! Sunday, April 26th, 10am-4pm - Advanced Beginner: Make a T-Shirt
ONE SPOT LEFT! Sunday, April 26th, 10am-4pm - Advanced Beginner: Make a T-Shirt
$138.00
This one-day class will show you how to pick your pattern size, cut your fabric, construct your t-shirt on a serger, and hem it with a coverstitch or twin needle. So bring a snack, your fabric pre-washed, and come make a t-shirt in a day!
Lori Caldwell ONE SPOT LEFT! Thursday, April 23rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Beginner Serger: Socks
ONE SPOT LEFT! Thursday, April 23rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Beginner Serger: Socks
$69.00
Make your own unique socks for you, your family, or friends to enjoy!  These socks are a great way to use scraps and perfect for giving! This class is a great first introduction to working with knit fabrics and sergers.
Vivien Wise CLASS FULL! Thursday, April 2nd, 5pm-8pm - Garment Lab: Visible Mending
CLASS FULL! Thursday, April 2nd, 5pm-8pm - Garment Lab: Visible Mending
$69.00
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.
Amy Karol CLASS FULL! Mondays, March 23rd, 30th, April 6th & 13th, 6pm-9pm - Garment Lab: Choose Your Own Adventure
CLASS FULL! Mondays, March 23rd, 30th, April 6th & 13th, 6pm-9pm - Garment Lab: Choose Your Own Adventure
$276.00
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!
Colleen Connolly FOUR SPOTS LEFT! Tuesdays, March 24th, 31st, April 7th & 14th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Pants, Pants, Shorts!
FOUR SPOTS LEFT! Tuesdays, March 24th, 31st, April 7th & 14th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Pants, Pants, Shorts!
$276.00
This Lab is for you if you’re wanting to level up your pant skills! In this Lab, you are welcome to work on any type of pants or shorts pattern.
Colleen Connolly CLASS IN SESSION! Mondays, March 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 5:30pm-8pm - Advanced Beginner: Remy Raglan
CLASS IN SESSION! Mondays, March 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 5:30pm-8pm - Advanced Beginner: Remy Raglan
$173.00
Take your skill set to another level with this advanced beginner class! You’ll learn how to finish your seams with a french seam and/or serger, attach a bias neck facing, and learn two different gathering stitch techniques! 
Rachel Halse CLASS IN SESSION! Thursdays, February 19th, 26th, March 5th, 12th, & 19th, 5:30pm-8pm - Intermediate Garment: Jenna Shirt & Dress
CLASS IN SESSION! Thursdays, February 19th, 26th, March 5th, 12th, & 19th, 5:30pm-8pm - Intermediate Garment: Jenna Shirt & Dress
$289.00
Nothing compares to an oversized menswear-inspired shirt when it comes to iconic wardrobe staples, and the Jenna Button-up shirt ticks all the boxes. This class will cover shirt construction, focusing on flawless collars and cuffs ...
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