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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!
Wednesday, December 10th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Foldable Market Tote
$69.00
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.
Friday, December 12th, 5:30pm-8pm - Learn to Sew: Quick and Easy Potholders
$58.00
Protect your hands and your surfaces with a set of these adorable and super easy to make potholders. This class is perfect if you are wanting to practice using every quilter's favorite presser foot: the walking foot!
Sunday, December 14th, 10am-1pm - 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.
Sunday, December 14th, 2:30pm-5pm - 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.
Monday, December 15th, 5pm-8pm - Learn to Sew: Quilted Wine Tote
$69.00
Make a quilted wine tote perfect for gifting! This class is incredible if you are interested in bag making. Even if you’ve never sewn before, enjoy learning to sew while making this elegant gift.
Tuesday, December 16th, 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.
Wednesday, December 17th, 5:30pm-9pm - Learn to Sew: Boxed Zipper Pouch
$80.00
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!
Thursday, December 18th, 5pm-8pm - Learn to Sew: Quilted E-Reader or Book Sleeve
$69.00
Sew a custom e-reader or book sleeve for the perfect cozy gift (for yourself or loved ones)! Bring your own device or book to create a made-to-measure sleeve, or choose from a few sizes that will fit most e-readers, paperbacks, or hardcovers.
Friday, December 19th, 4pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Craft Tool Bag
$104.00
Learn to sew this beautiful craft tool bag! It's perfect for organizing and carrying around your sewing, knitting or hand embroidery projects. In this class, you'll learn how to install a bag lining, sew topstitch detail and sew on a curve.
Sunday, December 21st, 2pm-5pm - Learn to Sew: Holiday Tree Skirt
$69.00
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!
Monday, December 22nd, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Kids & Teens Sewing: Holiday Stocking
$85.00
You will make a holiday stocking perfect for stuffing. Learn how to sew curves, a cuff, and sew on a button! All class supplies are included in the cost of the class and will be chosen during the class with the Instructor’s support.
Tuesday, December 23rd, 10am-1pm - Kids & Teens Sewing: Bookmarks
$85.00
You will make the perfect for holiday gift for the bookworms in your life. Learn how to cut fabric, sew, and topstitch in this class!
Monday, December 29th, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Kids & Teens Sewing: Fortune Cookies
$85.00
Ring in the almost New Year with intention! In class, you'll make adorable fortune cookies, filled with all sorts of positive messaging to make your 2026 super great.
Tuesday, December 30th, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Kids & Teens Sewing: Skirt
$85.00
Make a customize-one-of-a-kind skirt out of your choice of fabric! In class, you'll learn to measure your body, cut your fabric, sew up your side seams, and add in an elastic waistband.
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.