The Palmer/Pletsch School of Sewing offers a wide variety of learn to sew classes. You can browse through the entire schedule or click below to see the following type of classes:

Beginning Sewing | Intermediate Sewing

Quilting | Creative Sewing | Youth Sewing

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LEARN to SEW

Beginning Adult Sewing Level I

Learn to sew or improve your skills in this four-week hands-on beginner class. Have fun learning basic sewing skills, as well as how to operate your sewing machine. Bring your machine to class (or borrow one from us). Maximum class size: 10 students. 4-week hands on class series.

Instructor	Janet Corzatt	503.252.9880 janetcorzatt@juno.com
Tuition	$65 (includes handouts & Palmer/Pletsch pattern #001)	4 sessions
Wednesday	Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1	9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday	Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Monday	Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday	Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 6, 13	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday	Mar. 15, 22, Apr. 5, 12 (no class 3/29)	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Beginning Adult Sewing Level II & III

Improve your skills and build on what you learned in Level I. In this class students will add to their sewing sample notebook and sew a wrap-style robe (Level II) or two-piece pajamas (Level III). Completion of Level I or equivalent experience suggested. 5-week hands-on class series.

Instructor	Janet Corzatt	503.252.9880 janetcorzatt@juno.com
Tuition	$65	5 sessions
Tuesday	Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar. 7	9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday	Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 15	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Monday	Feb. 20, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

EZB (Elastic, Zippers, Buttonholes, etc.)

This three-week series is a hands-on class that will teach beginners basic techniques such as zipper installation, elastic applications, how to make buttonholes, apply ribbing, etc. Beginning Adult Sewing I or equivalent experience suggested. 3-week hands-on class series.

Instructor	Janet Corzatt	503.252.9880 janetcorzatt@juno.com
Tuition	$60 (includes all fabric and notions)	3 sessions
Wednesday	Mar. 14, 21, Apr. 4 (no class 3/28)	9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Monday	Apr. 2, 9, 16	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Sewing Machines 101

Do you need help learning to operate your sewing machine? This class is for you! Learn the basics about threading, winding a bobbin, machine settings, basic care, and what all those extra feet are for. This is a great class for those who have a “hand me down” machine or who have purchased from a store that offers no machine instruction. 1 week hands-on class.

Instructor	Janet Corzatt	503.252.9880 janetcorzatt@juno.com
Tuition	$20	1 session
Tuesday	Jan. 10	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Monday	Jan. 16	9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Hems 101

Tired of paying someone else to shorten your clothes? Learn to do it yourself! This one session, hands-on class will teach you what you need to know to handle all those basic hemming jobs from jeans to skirts and pants. 1 week hands-on class.

Instructor	Janet Corzatt	503.252.9880 janetcorzatt@juno.com
Tuition	$20	1 session
Monday	Mar. 26	9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Monday	Mar. 26	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Serger Level I

This is the perfect hands-on workshop for those who have just barely taken it out of the box, do not own one yet or perhaps just found one at a garage sale! Learn about easy threading, basic tension (it is O.K. to turn those dials), simple flat-lock and the versatile roll hem. Marta will guide you. You will be provided with fabric for samples which will go into a notebook with directions. If you need to borrow one of our sergers please let us know when you register. Maximum class size: 5 students.

Instructor	Marta Alto	503.297.1519 martasews@aol.com
Tuition	$55 (includes notebook and sample fabric)	1 session
Saturday	Feb. 4	10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday	Mar. 17	10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Serger Level II

Do you have a SERGER and only use it to finish seams??? This class will really put you IN CHARGE of your serger!! Learn how to turn corners, sew curves and understand rolled edges. You can really use the silly thing!! It is not just a DOOR STOP!! This is a class for you to sew on your serger. Marta Alto is the talent in the Palmer/Pletsch serger Videos and DVDs, she has been teaching this workshop for 20 years all over the US and Australia, so register now for this hands-on workshop. Bring your serger, 3 colors of thread, some scraps if you have special fabric problems, and lunch.

Instructor	Marta Alto	503.297.1519 martasews@aol.com
Tuition	$75 (includes notebook and sample fabric)	1 session
Saturday	Feb. 25	9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	Apr. 21	9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Simply Open Sewing

A bi-monthly sewing session for those with unfinished objects hiding in the closet!Instructor provides a bit of help for those that need assistance finishing a sewing project. Hem a skirt, repair a buttonhole, shorten some curtains, or finish that pattern that you never seemed to have time to complete. Get reacquainted with your sewing machine or borrow one of ours. Take advantage of the sewing schools’ large cutting tables, big ironing boards and large work space. Call or email Melody to reserve a place or a sewing machine: 503.635.0837, melody@ThePurplePincushion.com.

Instructor	Melody Burchyski	503.635.0837 fizzy83@bctonline.com
Tuition	$10 per session	On-going
Thursday	Dec. 8, 15, 2011, Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 8, 22, April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 14, 28	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Hoodies with a Statement

Students will complete a hooded sweatshirt in this three week hands-on class. Topics for discussion include hood construction (to line or not to line) sleeve installation, ribbing vs self-ribbed, zipper installation and pockets (kangaroo, side-seam or patch, oh my). Special attention will be paid to neck seam cover-up. Modifying pattern to suit individual taste required for graduation. Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills required.

Instructor	Lisa Burros	503.557.3846 lisa.burros@comcast.net
Tuition	$45	3 weeks hands-on
Tuesday	Feb. 14, 21, 28	6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

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INTERMEDIATE SEWING

Fit For Real People

Do you love to sew but have problems with the fit of your garments? Learn to FIT YOURSELF; Learn your correct pattern size with only one measurement. Learn from the co-author of Fit For Real People. You will be able to alter 3 patterns of your choice after the first class when Marta shows you how you differ from the standard pattern (and we all do!!!). Take this 4-week class that is the same as our popular 4-day workshop at a fraction of the cost!!

Instructor	Marta Alto	503.297.1519 martasews@aol.com
Tuition	$100	4 sessions
Thursday	Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday	Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday	Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Fit Review

This second Monday of the month class is for those who have taken the Fit for Real People class. You may bring patterns or a cutout garment for fitting help. Come to as many sessions as you wish. For afternoon appointments please call Marta.

Instructor	Marta Alto	503.297.1519 martasews@aol.com
Tuition	$20 per class	On-going
Monday	Nov. 21, Dec. 12, 2011, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, June 11 (or call for an appointment)	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Open Sewing on Mondays

Develop and complete your unfinished projects or start new ones under the watchful eye of a well-qualified expert. Tricia helps you fit your unique contours and coaches you through the sewing process. This open session provides uninterrupted sewing time and the space to complete your projects.

Instructor	Tricia Crockett	503.310.4748 bronzebobbin@msn.com
Tuition	$80/4 classes or $30/1 class
Monday	Starts Jan. 9 – June 18(no class Feb. 20, Mar. 19, May 28, June 18, June 25, July 2)	9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Evening Open Sewing

Develop and complete your unfinished projects or start new ones under the watchful eye of a well-qualified expert. Tricia helps you fit your unique contours and coaches you through the sewing process. This open session provides uninterrupted sewing time and the space to complete your projects.

Instructor	Tricia Crockett	503.310.4748 bronzebobbin@msn.com
Tuition	$30/class	On-going
1st Tuesday of the Month	Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1, June 5	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	Feb. 8, Mar. 7	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Fit & Sew – Trousers

Custom fit a trouser pant to flatter your natural build guided by an expert. Explore techniques for fly zippers; slash pockets and a fitted waistband. Receive a list of suggested patterns, fabric and supplies upon registration. Two nights and all day Saturday class.

Instructor	Tricia Crockett	503.310.4748 bronzebobbin@msn.com
Tuition	$80	All three sessions.
Wednesday	Mar. 14	6:00 – 9:00 p.m. AND
Saturday	Mar. 17	9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. AND
Thursday	Mar. 22	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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LEARN TO QUILT

Learn to Quilt Level I

Come learn to choose your fabric, cut, sew and finish a TRIP Around the World Quilt in this 6-week class. You will complete a lap size quilt. Includes pattern. Hands-on. Maximum 8 students.

Instructor	Julie Foglio	503.257.8471 djfoglio@dishmail.net
Tuition	$70.00 plus supplies	6 sessions
Tuesday	Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Learn to Quilt Level II

Quilting II is a great class to take after Quilting I, or for those who would like to make a Log Cabin Quilt. It is a seven-week class and is designed to be a start to finish class project. Hands-on. Maximum 8 students.

Instructor	Julie Foglio	503.257.8471 djfoglio@dishmail.net
Tuition	$70.00 plus supplies	7 sessions
Tuesday	Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

       

Learn to Quilt Level III

In Level III you will make a sampler wallhanging that will show you how to piece 4 different blocks using Quilt in a Day’s book It’s “El”ementary Quilting. Learning triangles, squaring up and many more techniques to improve your quilting skills. Hands-on.

Instructor	Julie Foglio	503.257.8471 djfoglio@dishmail.net
Tuition	$70.00 plus supplies	7 sessions
Wednesday	Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 7	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday	Apr. 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

  

Open Quilting

This is an on-going weekly class that offers you help with any quilting project that you need to finish or have wanted to finish. Bring your questions to Julie about that quilt you are not sure of what to do next. Use the classrooms big ironing boards, cutting tables and lots of work space for sewing or laying out your quilt. Just think of what you can get finished. All those kits you have bought, projects you started in a class and didn’t get done. This is the class for you.Please call Julie (503.257.8471) if you are designing a quilt and she will set-up a time to meet and figure out of what you need to do. Extra Fee Charged.

Instructor	Julie Foglio	503.257.8471 djfoglio@dishmail.net
Tuition	$10 per week	On-going
Monday	Jan. 9 – July 30	6:00 – 9:00 p.m. OR
Wednesday	Jan. 11 – August 1	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lil’ Twister Table Topper or Runner

This fun table toppper or runner can be made with a charm pack or 5″ squares. It is amazing to see your rows of squares sewn together then turn into rows of continuous pinwheels with the help of a special ruler. This will make a great gift for the upcoming holiday season.

Instructor	Julie Foglio	503.257.8471 djfoglio@dishmail.net
Tuition	$40.00 plus supplies	1 session hands-on
Saturday	Mar. 3	9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

*NEW!* Golden Album Quilt – 20 Patchwork Block Sampler by Jinny Beyer

Come join us for this new Block of the Month. Some of the techniques you will learn will be curved piecing, perfect compass points along with just some basic piecing. This new sampler will help you on your journey to becoming that expert quilter. We will meet on the third Monday or Saturday of each month starting in October. We will spend the next 9 months working on this project together.

Instructor	Julie Foglio	503.257.8471 djfoglio@dishmail.net
Tuition	$20.00 per month	on-going
Saturday	Dec. 17, 2011	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday	January 14	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday	Feb. 11	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday	Mar. 10	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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CREATIVE SEWING

Beginning Brazilian Embroidery

This is a three hour 3 week class. The students will learn using the Simply Irresistible Kit by DK Designs, a Roseburg, Oregon company. It includes multiple flowers using basic Brazilian embroidery stitches. The kit includes a pretty floral design on cream trigger cloth, the thread needed, an appropriate needle threader, a variety of needles and a needle grabber. Stitches covered will be stem stitch, couching, French Knots, several types of leaves and 5 different flowers. This would involve the least expense for those who don’t know if they will like this hand stitching art. A sample is on display at the store. Hands-on.

Instructor	Shirley Kaufmann	503.703.5794 shirley_kaufmann@fsafood.com
Tuition	$45 class price and $20 kit fee	3 sessions
Tuesday	Jan. 10, 17, 24	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	Feb. 4, 11, 25	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday	Mar. 6, 13, 20	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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YOUTH SEWING

Kids Beginning Sewing

Under Lynda’s teaching your child will learn to wind the bobbin, thread the machine, operate the machine safely plus at the same time have a fun experience. Each student will make a pillowcase as they are learning and then move on to more projects as they acquire new skills.

Instructor	Lynda Wilson	971-344-4680 lynda.land@hotmail.com
Tuition	$60	3 sessions
Tuesday	Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7	4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	Feb. 14, 21, 28	4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	Mar. 6, 13, 20	4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

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