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                  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.
  • Children are welcome, but must be considered a cell phone.
  • 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.



Classes


Continuous Education


Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- May 27, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- May 29, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- May 30, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- Jun 05, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- Jun 06, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- Jun 26, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- Jun 27, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
Kennel Quilts for Humane Society
- Jul 25, 2020 11:00 am
Come and join the fun, make kennel quilts for the dogs and cats that are homeless. We will furnish the fabrics and batting, you supply the man-power. Bring your machine, lunch, snacks and friends. Help these wonderful animals have a warm, clean place to sleep.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Aug 01, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Aug 03, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Sep 05, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Sep 14, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Oct 03, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Oct 05, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Nov 02, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE
School of BERNINA Accessories & feet FREE STARTS in AUGUST
- Nov 07, 2020 11:00 am
We will be doing 4 individual classes. You may choose the ones that interest you. We will show how to use the different BERNINA feet, and other accessories and you will be able to try them yourself.

Cost: $ FREE

Craft Classes


Screen tote
- Jun 01, 2020 11:00 am
We will give you the pattern to create a tote great for Oregon weather. We will use pet screening and fabrics and end up with a cute tote bag for project, groceries, or beach goodies.

Cost: $ 20.00
Camden Bowls
- Jun 03, 2020 11:00 am
Using the strippies you can make a great bowls. Three different sizes.

Cost: $ 25.00
Hexie Bowls-
- Jun 16, 2020 11:00 am
Hexie Bowls- cute bowls to hold change, car keys, office supplies, sewing supplies or anything else you want. Make two different sizes.

Cost: $ 20.00
Bats in the Rug -a strippy rug done like a Rail Fence
- Jun 25, 2020 11:00 am
Bats in the rug is a play on the Rail Fence quilting pattern using the 2 1/2" pre-cut strips and filling them with batting, thus creating a great scatter rug for you bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom.

Cost: $ 25.00

Embroidery Techniques


In the Hoop Wallet
- Jun 02, 2020 11:00 am
Create beautiful wallets right in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Large wallet gives 10 card slots, a zippered pocket & a cash pocket. The medium wallet, 4 slots and a zippered pocket. The small wallet, two slots and a zippered pocket. All sizes feature a roomy optional back pocket for receipts & other important papers.

Cost: $ 40.00
2020 School of Embroidery
- Jun 12, 2020 11:00 am
Embroidery School 2020 will teach you various embroidery techniques in-depth. This class is for all brands of embroidery machine owners--not just BERNINA. We will have designs in most formats. Individual classes are $15.00

Cost: $ 75.00
2020 School of Embroidery
- Jun 13, 2020 11:00 am
Embroidery School 2020 will teach you various embroidery techniques in-depth. This class is for all brands of embroidery machine owners--not just BERNINA. We will have designs in most formats. Individual classes are $15.00

Cost: $ 75.00
My BERNINA Embroidery Class for 5, 7 & 8 Series machines that have the new operating system.
- Jul 07, 2020 11:00 am
There are so many new features in the embroidery unit of the upgraded 790, or 880 machine. Here is your opportunity to learn first hand what they are and how to use them.

Cost: $ 100.00

My BERNINA Classes


My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook.
- May 28, 2020 11:00 am
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.

Cost: $ 400.00
My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook.
- Jun 29, 2020 11:00 am
Learn to use your new BERNINA! My BERNINA Class--8 series, 790,770,740 only, 5 series590,570 New & 535 & 4 series 480,475,435's with the B9 Hook. This is the new Operating computer system and the new "Large" bobbin.

Cost: $ 400.00

Quilting Techniques


Square Dance Quilt
- Jun 08, 2020 11:00 am
A customer very generously gave up permission to do this class. Great fun and easy to do.

Cost: $ 35.00
Tulip Wall hanging
- Jun 17, 2020 11:00 am
This is a beautiful 37-40" wallhanging, that is quite easy to do.

Cost: $ 30.00
Braided Twist Class
- Jul 01, 2020 11:00 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
BERNINA Quilting Rulers Class & #72 foot
- Jul 09, 2020 11:00 am
You will experience hands-on using the NEW quilting foot # 72 along with the new BERNINA & Amanda Murphy quilting rulers, feathers, clam shells,waves, etc. There is a special fabric panel that we will be using so you can see how to do the different designs, such as circles, curves, angles and much more. This class is FREE when you have purchased the rulers and foot from us. You will need a panel, batting & backing. **PLEASE REMOVE ALL OF THE WHITE PROTECTION FILM FROM YOUR RULERS BEFORE CLASS.

Cost: $ 25.00
BERNINA Quilting Rulers Class & #72 foot
- Sep 10, 2020 11:00 am
You will experience hands-on using the NEW quilting foot # 72 along with the new BERNINA & Amanda Murphy quilting rulers, feathers, clam shells,waves, etc. There is a special fabric panel that we will be using so you can see how to do the different designs, such as circles, curves, angles and much more. This class is FREE when you have purchased the rulers and foot from us. You will need a panel, batting & backing. **PLEASE REMOVE ALL OF THE WHITE PROTECTION FILM FROM YOUR RULERS BEFORE CLASS.

Cost: $ 25.00

Software Technique Class


2020 Software Sampler
- Jun 19, 2020 11:00 am
This is a year Long Club that meets once a month or the third Friday or Saturday( except in May, because of the Keizer Day Parade). Bring your laptop loaded with version 8.2 or Designer 7 and try new techniques. Lots of fun and someone to help you at every turn. This is the best way to learn to use your Designer Software. There are four(4) lessons as a BONUS for Designworks.

Cost: $ 125.00
2020 Software Sampler
- Jun 20, 2020 11:00 am
This is a year Long Club that meets once a month or the third Friday or Saturday( except in May, because of the Keizer Day Parade). Bring your laptop loaded with version 8.2 or Designer 7 and try new techniques. Lots of fun and someone to help you at every turn. This is the best way to learn to use your Designer Software. There are four(4) lessons as a BONUS for Designworks.

Cost: $ 125.00
Floral Visions Wreath Wall Hanging use version 6,7 or8 BERNINA Designer Software
- Jun 23, 2020 11:00 pm
Create a wonderful wall hanging using your Designer Software and the fun wreath tool. We will give you the designs to use.

Cost: $ 25.00
IMPORTANT LINKS
 
  • 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










  • 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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