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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 our is yours! You have complimentary access to use our sewing studio & classroom tools for the duration of your class.*
- You receive 10% off fabric & notions for class supplies.
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, so sign up for our newsletter to keep in the loop. If you need more personalized instruction, we also 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! All student perks are limited to the duration of your class.
Friday, April 4th, 10am-1pm - Kids Sewing: Monster Stuffie
$84.00
Learn to use wool felt to create the monster you've always wanted on our classroom BERNINA machines. Scary, cute, grumpy, or sweet any monster will do as long as you design it!
Friday, April 4th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Foldable Market Tote
$63.00
Shop in style with your very own handmade market tote. Learn to make a simple tote bag with french seams, reinforced twill handles, boxed corners, and its very own pocket-sized storage pouch.
Monday, April 7th, 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.
Tuesdays, April 8th, 15th & 22nd, 5:30pm-8pm - Advanced Beginner: Remy Raglan
$158.00
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!
Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th, 5:30pm-7:30pm - Quilt Lab: My First Quilt
$168.00
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to sew quilts, now is your chance. Choose from one of our suggested patterns, another simple pattern, or bring in a quilt project you’re stuck on!
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.
Q Series: Longarm Basic Class, NE Alberta St
$120.00
Meet the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Quilting Machine in this exciting introductory class! This class takes you through all you need to work independently on the Q 24.
Q Series: Qmatic Basic Class, NE Alberta St
$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 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 at our NE Alberta location. 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.
BERNINA Machine Owner Class: Embroidery Basic
$75.00
Our knowledgeable Modern Domestic Staff will walk you through the basics of BERNINA machine embroidery.
BERNINA Machine Owner Class: Serger Basic
$75.00
Get ready to jump into the world of serging with this two hour Machine Owner Class at our NE Alberta location! This class is for current line bernette and BERNINA Sergers.
bernette Machine Owner Class: Meet Your 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.
CLASS IN SESSION! Sundays, February 9th, 3pm-7pm, February 16th & 23rd, 10am-2pm - Advanced Beginner: Self-Drafted Buttoned Shirt
$252.00
Step into the season with the perfect layering piece: an oversized button down shirt (think, Shacket!). In this class, students will learn how to draft, cut, and construct a basic button down shirt based on their own measurements.