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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!
Sunday, March 29th, 10am-12:30pm - 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. Add these napkins to any table setting, Holiday party, or...
Sunday, March 29th, 2pm-5:30pm - 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. This class is perfect for first-time sewists and beginners!
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.
Thursday, April 9th, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Learn to Sew: Cloth Napkins
$69.00
These napkins are the perfect finishing touch for a host. You will learn beginner skills in cutting, ironing and hemming to make you feel comfortable on your sewing machine. These napkins have mitered corners for fancy finish.
Saturday, April 11th, 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. This class is perfect for first-time sewists and beginners!
Tuesday, April 21st, 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. Perfect for trips to the farmer’s market or the fabric store!
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.
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.
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.
CLASS IN SESSION! Tuesdays, January 6th, 13th, 20th, & February 3rd, 5:30pm-7:30pm - Quilt Lab: My First Quilt
$184.00
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to sew quilts, now is your chance! This lab is great for first time quilters, a sewist who hasn’t taken a quilt class or a sewist who hasn’t quilted in a long time!
CLASS IN SESSION! Thursdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 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!
CLASS IN SESSION! Saturdays, January 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm - Garment Lab: Work Wear Jacket
$276.00
Make a workwear inspired jacket that will take you through the winter with ease. This class is designed for mixed level sewists, from advanced beginner to intermediate!
CLASS IN SESSION! Wednesday, January 14th & Monday, January 26th, 5pm-8pm - Beginner: Modern Hexie Pillow
$138.00
Modern Hexie is a fun project based on traditional English paper piecing. Learn hand and machine sewing techniques in addition to rotary cutting, pressing, trimming, making a quilt sandwich, and quilting with a walking foot.
CLASS ADJUSTMENT! Wednesdays, January 28th, February 4th, & TBD, 5pm-8pm - Sewing Lab: All About Bags
$207.00
Have you been wanting to dip your toes into bag-making but need some guidance and accountability? Perhaps you started a project but became stuck or overwhelmed? Bring your bag project(s) at any stage in your process and get all of your questions answered.