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Intro to Sewing Series (3 week class)

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Prerequisite: No experience required

Class Description:

If you’ve never touched a sewing machine, this class is for you! Start by learning to use a sewing machine while making a simple tote bag, then learn skills like using a pattern, measuring and cutting fabric, seam finishing, ironing, pressing, installing zippers, and more. Bring your own machine or use ours.

Upcoming sessions

Mon 1/11/27- Mon 1/25/27, 5:30-9pm 

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Topics covered:

  • Sewing machine parts and terms

  • Setting up a sewing machine including winding a bobbin

Required Materials (purchase and bring to class)

Week 1 - Intro to Sewing I

  • All materials provided however you're welcome to bring the following materials if you'd like!

  • Optional: bring your own tote bag fabric. You'll need 1/2yard for the outside and 1/2yard for the inside of the tote bag. Choose non-stretchy, medium weight cotton fabrics like quilting cotton, or lightweight canvas. We'll cut this down to size at the beginning of class

Week 2 - Intro to Sewing II - Reusable Grocery Bag

  • Required: 3/4y for the outside bag layer and 3/4y for the inside bag layer; woven (non-stretchy) medium weight fabric such as quilting cotton

  • Optional: Matching polyester thread (you are more than welcome to use our thread however we can't guarantee an exact color match)

Week 3 - Intro to Sewing III - Zipper Pouch

  • All materials provided however you're welcome to bring the following materials if you'd like!

  • Optional: Two 18" x 22" pieces of non-stretch (woven) fabric such as quilting cotton or lightweight canvas (an 18"x22" cut of quilting cotton is called a "fat quarter" and

  • you'll find these pre-cut at fabric stores)

  • Optional: 9” or longer nylon zipper (no metal)


Rescheduling and Cancellation policy

for multi-week courses longer than two weeks: 

  • 24hrs or less after booking: full refund

  • 14 days or more before the start of the class: One time reschedule or equivalent class credit

  • 13 days or less before the start of the class: No class credit, reschedule, or refund


missing a class in the series:

These classes build on each other, therefore it's required to take them in order. Missing one class will result in not advancing to the next class. Missed classes can be made up by joining the next series if there are open spots (rescheduling fee applies).


Please note: In order to keep our doors open, we cannot make exceptions to our policy even in the case of illness or emergencies. Thank you for your understanding.


to reschedule or cancel your class please email us at hello@sincerestudiopdx.org




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