503-393-0132
Class Information
We use a wide screen TV so that everyone can see in class.
General Information about our confidence building Classes
All of our sew-in classes are hands-on.
When you bring a machine to class, please make sure that your machine is in good working order, OR you may borrow a machine from us. Please let us know in advance.
If you do not see a class or topics you would like us to offer, please contact us at 503-393-0132 and we will try to design a class for you.
All classes are held for two hours unless otherwise specified.
Our Friendly Class Policies
- If you must cancel class, allow at least two weeks notice for full in store credit.
- Arrive on time and be ready to learn with materials & supplies prepared for class.
- Leave your area clean for the next class.
- Please make sure cell phones are off & put away, as they are a distraction.
- No children, please.
- Please keep extra talking to a minimum while the teacher is talking.
- Many people are allergic to fragrance- please act accordingly.
- Thank you for your consideration for others.
BASIC SEWING KIT
All of the hands-on sewing classes will need a basic set of supplies that you like to use when sewing. In addition to the materials listed with each class, please bring the following items to each class:
1. Your sewing machine in good repair, cleaned and oiled with the foot control and cord. If you need to borrow one of ours, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance.
2. Good scissors--1 pair for cutting fabric and 1 pair for snipping threads. You may also want to bring a pair for paper if it is a pattern class.
3. Good rotary cutter and a small mat
4. Easy to read ruler
5. Extra machine needles, cutter blades, bobbins
6. Seam Ripper
7. Marking pencils of your choice
8. Small iron & ironing pad (Optional--we have 2 ironing stations)
9. "Best Press" or spray starch
10. 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive
11. Additional items that you like to have handy when you sew. Please share your ideas. We're always looking for new tips!
Not every class will require all of these items, but if you have your kit assembled, you will have everything you need for class.
Please be sure to check the website for instructions on what to do to prepare for your class. Most classes will need you to have your pattern and precut your fabric before your first class.
All of the hands-on sewing classes will need a basic set of supplies that you like to use when sewing. In addition to the materials listed with each class, please bring the following items to each class:
1. Your sewing machine in good repair, cleaned and oiled with the foot control and cord. If you need to borrow one of ours, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance.
2. Good scissors--1 pair for cutting fabric and 1 pair for snipping threads. You may also want to bring a pair for paper if it is a pattern class.
3. Good rotary cutter and a small mat
4. Easy to read ruler
5. Extra machine needles, cutter blades, bobbins
6. Seam Ripper
7. Marking pencils of your choice
8. Small iron & ironing pad (Optional--we have 2 ironing stations)
9. "Best Press" or spray starch
10. 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive
11. Additional items that you like to have handy when you sew. Please share your ideas. We're always looking for new tips!
Not every class will require all of these items, but if you have your kit assembled, you will have everything you need for class.
Please be sure to check the website for instructions on what to do to prepare for your class. Most classes will need you to have your pattern and precut your fabric before your first class.
Classes
Open Classroom
- Apr 08, 2023 12:00 pm
- Apr 08, 2023 12:00 pm
Open Classroom - Apr 08, 2023 12:00 pm
You may come in and sew, cut out, whatever you need. The classroom is your to use.
Cost: $ FREE
You may come in and sew, cut out, whatever you need. The classroom is your to use.
Cost: $ FREE
project Bags- Great way to organize your work
- May 03, 2023 10:00 am
- May 03, 2023 10:00 am
project Bags- Great way to organize your work - May 03, 2023 10:00 am
Easy to do and fast. Clear plastic allows you to see what's in the bag.
Cost: $ 25.00
Easy to do and fast. Clear plastic allows you to see what's in the bag.
Cost: $ 25.00
Mastery-MyBerninaEmbroidery5&7: My BERNINA Embroidery Class
- Mar 29, 2023 10:00 am
- Mar 29, 2023 10:00 am
Mastery-MyBerninaEmbroidery5&7: My BERNINA Embroidery Class - Mar 29, 2023 10:00 am
There are so many new features in the embroidery unit. Here is your opportunity to learn first hand what they are and how to use them.
Cost: $ 100.00
There are so many new features in the embroidery unit. Here is your opportunity to learn first hand what they are and how to use them.
Cost: $ 100.00
Welcome Tiling Scene
- Apr 18, 2023 10:00 am
- Apr 18, 2023 10:00 am
Welcome Tiling Scene - Apr 18, 2023 10:00 am
Tiling scenes are really fun and they are easy to do. We will give you the files needed to do this wall hanging.
Cost: $ 35.00
Tiling scenes are really fun and they are easy to do. We will give you the files needed to do this wall hanging.
Cost: $ 35.00
Mastery-MyBerninaEmbroidery5&7: My BERNINA Embroidery Class
- May 12, 2023 01:30 pm
- May 12, 2023 01:30 pm
Mastery-MyBerninaEmbroidery5&7: My BERNINA Embroidery Class - May 12, 2023 01:30 pm
There are so many new features in the embroidery unit. Here is your opportunity to learn first hand what they are and how to use them.
Cost: $ 100.00
There are so many new features in the embroidery unit. Here is your opportunity to learn first hand what they are and how to use them.
Cost: $ 100.00
bag day -everyone with a special bag gets 30% off everything they can stuff in their bag
- Apr 29, 2023 12:00 pm
- Apr 29, 2023 12:00 pm
bag day -everyone with a special bag gets 30% off everything they can stuff in their bag - Apr 29, 2023 12:00 pm
You can get a Special bag by having a demo on the new machines or sergers, take a class,
Cost: $ FREE
You can get a Special bag by having a demo on the new machines or sergers, take a class,
Cost: $ FREE
Basic T-shirt class
- Apr 05, 2023 10:00 am
- Apr 05, 2023 10:00 am
Basic T-shirt class - Apr 05, 2023 10:00 am
Beginning Tops is your Beginning Sewing Level II class. Start learning to sew your own clothes in this class.
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginning Tops is your Beginning Sewing Level II class. Start learning to sew your own clothes in this class.
Cost: $ 35.00
Go from a Round neck to a V-neck
- May 10, 2023 10:00 am
- May 10, 2023 10:00 am
Go from a Round neck to a V-neck - May 10, 2023 10:00 am
Let's learn how to change up our ready to wear tops! Change the neckline to a V neck or a beautiful French trim scoop neck.
Cost: $ 25.00
Let's learn how to change up our ready to wear tops! Change the neckline to a V neck or a beautiful French trim scoop neck.
Cost: $ 25.00
Beginning Sewing
- Apr 19, 2023 12:00 am
- Apr 19, 2023 12:00 am
Beginning Sewing - Apr 19, 2023 12:00 am
Starting from the very beginning. Take that machine out of the closet and start using it! You can save so much money by sewing. Also it is a great outlet for relaxing and being creative.
Cost: $ 20.00
Starting from the very beginning. Take that machine out of the closet and start using it! You can save so much money by sewing. Also it is a great outlet for relaxing and being creative.
Cost: $ 20.00
Jelly roll Baskets
- May 24, 2023 12:00 pm
- May 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Jelly roll Baskets - May 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Make baskets of all sizes out of any cotton fabric. Great gifts.
Cost: $ 25.00
Make baskets of all sizes out of any cotton fabric. Great gifts.
Cost: $ 25.00
Mastery-NEW: My BERNINA Mastery Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480, 475, 435's with the B9 Hook.
- Mar 30, 2023 01:30 pm
- Mar 30, 2023 01:30 pm
Mastery-NEW: My BERNINA Mastery Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480, 475, 435's with the B9 Hook. - Mar 30, 2023 01:30 pm
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590, 570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590, 570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.
Designer 9 mastery Software classes FREE with purchase
- Mar 31, 2023 10:00 am
- Mar 31, 2023 10:00 am
Designer 9 mastery Software classes FREE with purchase - Mar 31, 2023 10:00 am
BERNINA has outdone itself with this version of the Designer Software. They have given many new updates and added many new features. We are teaching this in the store. Be sure and download the new workbook from our web site!
Cost: $ 400.00
BERNINA has outdone itself with this version of the Designer Software. They have given many new updates and added many new features. We are teaching this in the store. Be sure and download the new workbook from our web site!
Cost: $ 400.00
Mastery-NEW: My BERNINA Mastery Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480, 475, 435's with the B9 Hook.
- Apr 07, 2023 01:30 pm
- Apr 07, 2023 01:30 pm
Mastery-NEW: My BERNINA Mastery Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480, 475, 435's with the B9 Hook. - Apr 07, 2023 01:30 pm
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590, 570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590, 570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.
Designer 9 mastery Software classes FREE with purchase
- May 02, 2023 10:00 am
- May 02, 2023 10:00 am
Designer 9 mastery Software classes FREE with purchase - May 02, 2023 10:00 am
BERNINA has outdone itself with this version of the Designer Software. They have given many new updates and added many new features. We are teaching this in the store. Be sure and download the new workbook from our web site!
Cost: $ 400.00
BERNINA has outdone itself with this version of the Designer Software. They have given many new updates and added many new features. We are teaching this in the store. Be sure and download the new workbook from our web site!
Cost: $ 400.00
Mastery-NEW: My BERNINA Mastery Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480, 475, 435's with the B9 Hook.
- May 31, 2023 01:30 pm
- May 31, 2023 01:30 pm
Mastery-NEW: My BERNINA Mastery Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480, 475, 435's with the B9 Hook. - May 31, 2023 01:30 pm
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590, 570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series 590, 570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.
Braided Twist Class
- Apr 04, 2023 10:00 am
- Apr 04, 2023 10:00 am
Braided Twist Class - Apr 04, 2023 10:00 am
No Quilting, No Binding, No handwork- Learn the secret in the book or class. The book includes the ruler and six additional projects. Looks so hard, but it is easy and fun.
Cost: $ 25.00
No Quilting, No Binding, No handwork- Learn the secret in the book or class. The book includes the ruler and six additional projects. Looks so hard, but it is easy and fun.
Cost: $ 25.00
Beginning Quilting Class
- Apr 13, 2023 10:00 am
- Apr 13, 2023 10:00 am
Beginning Quilting Class - Apr 13, 2023 10:00 am
Learn basic quilting techniques including selecting and cutting fabric, piecing the top, quilting the layers and binding. Finish a lap or child size quilt. Homework required between classes. Pattern provided.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn basic quilting techniques including selecting and cutting fabric, piecing the top, quilting the layers and binding. Finish a lap or child size quilt. Homework required between classes. Pattern provided.
Cost: $ 45.00
Kat's Star Class
- May 04, 2023 10:00 am
- May 04, 2023 10:00 am
Kat's Star Class - May 04, 2023 10:00 am
This pattern is unique to us. It is easier than it looks and can be done as a seasonal or in your choice of colors. Finishes as a 29" octagon.
Cost: $ 25.00
This pattern is unique to us. It is easier than it looks and can be done as a seasonal or in your choice of colors. Finishes as a 29" octagon.
Cost: $ 25.00
Patchwork Zipper Bag
- May 18, 2023 10:00 am
- May 18, 2023 10:00 am
Patchwork Zipper Bag - May 18, 2023 10:00 am
Come and make a fun and practical zipper bag that is made from patchwork!
Cost: $ 25.00
Come and make a fun and practical zipper bag that is made from patchwork!
Cost: $ 25.00
BERNINA Quilting Rulers Class & #72 foot
- May 25, 2023 10:00 am
- May 25, 2023 10:00 am
BERNINA Quilting Rulers Class & #72 foot - May 25, 2023 10:00 am
You will experience hands-on using the NEW quilting foot # 72 along with BERNINA quilting rulers, feathers, clam shells,waves, etc. This class is FREE when you have purchased the rulers and foot from us. You will need to purchase a 1/2yd pre-marked piece of cotton the day of the class. **PLEASE REMOVE ALL OF THE WHITE PROTECTION FILM FROM YOUR RULERS BEFORE CLASS. Using Grippy Spray on the back of your rulers is very helpful in keeping them from sliding. You can purchase Grippy Spray here prior to class and be ready to go. You can also spray your rulers here during class but it does a few minutes for them to dry.
Cost: $ 25.00
You will experience hands-on using the NEW quilting foot # 72 along with BERNINA quilting rulers, feathers, clam shells,waves, etc. This class is FREE when you have purchased the rulers and foot from us. You will need to purchase a 1/2yd pre-marked piece of cotton the day of the class. **PLEASE REMOVE ALL OF THE WHITE PROTECTION FILM FROM YOUR RULERS BEFORE CLASS. Using Grippy Spray on the back of your rulers is very helpful in keeping them from sliding. You can purchase Grippy Spray here prior to class and be ready to go. You can also spray your rulers here during class but it does a few minutes for them to dry.
Cost: $ 25.00
Quilting in the software
- May 27, 2023 10:00 am
- May 27, 2023 10:00 am
Quilting in the software - May 27, 2023 10:00 am
Using the new Square hoop has made quilting a easy and then add designs from the software it is really fast.
Cost: $ 25.00
Using the new Square hoop has made quilting a easy and then add designs from the software it is really fast.
Cost: $ 25.00
2023 Software Inspiration
- Apr 21, 2023 10:00 am
- Apr 21, 2023 10:00 am
2023 Software Inspiration - Apr 21, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ 150.00
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ 150.00
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- Apr 22, 2023 10:00 am
- Apr 22, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - Apr 22, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- May 20, 2023 10:00 am
- May 20, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - May 20, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- Jun 17, 2023 10:00 am
- Jun 17, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - Jun 17, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- Aug 19, 2023 10:00 am
- Aug 19, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - Aug 19, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
2023 Software Inspiration
- Sep 15, 2023 10:00 am
- Sep 15, 2023 10:00 am
2023 Software Inspiration - Sep 15, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ 150.00
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ 150.00
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- Sep 16, 2023 10:00 am
- Sep 16, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - Sep 16, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am
- Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
2023 zoom Software Inspiration
- Nov 18, 2023 10:00 am
- Nov 18, 2023 10:00 am
2023 zoom Software Inspiration - Nov 18, 2023 10:00 am
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
10 lessons from Debbie Lashbrook of BERNINA Presented monthly except for July and December. Classroom, Friday and Sat Classroom and Zoom. The topics to be covered are listed below. Software used will be the new BERNINA Designer 9 software. All information will be downloaded from our web site except the video. ( that will be dropbox0.
Cost: $ FREE
Purchase and download embroidery designs directly from OESD. Be sure and list "Stretch and Sew Fabrics - OR" as your local sewing dealer.
Benartex has lots of free quilt patterns on their site
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Many of our products come from Brewer. See something you want that we aren't carrying? Let us know--we'll be happy to order it for you!
Scissortail Stitches is OESD's new sister website for modern embroidery designs developed with the same quality OESD.
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