March 2019
BEGINNING SEWING AND BEYOND (5 class sessions for $75)
Need help finishing your project or want to start a new one? This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. Bernina sewing machines available for class. Sign up for any 5 sessions!
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
Open Quilt Studio is for experienced quilters to learn new techniques and share new projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other quilters. If you are interested, please email pfc@portsmouthfabric.com for more details.
Find out more »BEGINNING SEWING AND BEYOND (5 class sessions for $75)
Need help finishing your project or want to start a new one? This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. Bernina sewing machines available for class. Sign up for any 5 sessions!
Find out more »OPEN SEW STUDIO
Open Sew Studio is for experienced sewers that want to sew projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other sewers. Our upstairs classroom offers large sewing tables, irons and ironing boards, design wall, and cutting mats. Bernina sewing machines are avaiable to rent for $5. Schedule a sewing date with friends or come on your own. There is no charge to use the classroom and there is no instructor for Open Sew Studio. Friendly and knowlegdable employees are always willing to offer…
Find out more »NOODLEHEAD EXPLORER TOTE
Learn tips and tricks to make this awesome Noodlehead bag. Enjoy filling up the large size tote for an overnight getaway! Or make the small tote size for everyday use. Please purchase Noodlehead Explorer Tote pattern for class. Try using the new cork material for the bottom of the bag! In this class students will make the smaller tote. Special features: front pocket, divided back pocket,and large divided interior slip pocket open top or recessed zipper closure options, flap with closure provides extra security for both…
Find out more »April 2019
OPEN QUILT STUDIO
Open Quilt Studio is for experienced quilters to learn new techniques and share new projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other quilters. If you are interested, please email pfc@portsmouthfabric.com for more details.
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
Open Quilt Studio is for experienced quilters to learn new techniques and share new projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other quilters. If you are interested, please email pfc@portsmouthfabric.com for more details.
Find out more »WIKSTEN HAORI (JAPANESE INSPIRED JACKET)
if you have basic sewing skills with a few simple projects under your belt, but want to build your confidence and start making garments, this is the class for you! Have fun making this Wiksten Haori Sewing Pattern (formerly Kimono Jacket) for a Japanese-inspired jacket. With large pockets and a fold-over collar, this oversized jacket is functional, comfortable, and stylish. Fully lined and reversible (but with pocket on only one side), it looks more complicated to make than it actually is. The…
Find out more »FABRIC COLLAGE
Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns. Choose your design and get started on this fun and easy technique – no sewing necessary until time to quilt. Techniques taught include – how to transfer a design onto foundation fabric, fuse webbing, fussy cut motifs and create a colorful design using a simple, black line drawing. In addition, color choices and placement of fabrics to create depth and movement…
Find out more »BERNINA Q24 LONGARM BASICS PART 1
he BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Rental Program! Come learn how to quilt your own quilts on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine, with 24″ throat plate and stitch speed of 2200 stitches per minute! We offer training classes on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine for those who want to rent the machine. The required BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Basics class includes 2 sessions (2 hours each) where you will learn the necessary information to operate the machine,…
Find out more »May 2019
JELLY ROLL RUG
Have you seen the latest rage – Jelly Roll Rugs! Come learn how to make this out of one design roll (same as jelly roll) – 42 strips, 2.5″ x 42″ and batting strips. Save time by buying the batting already cut into strips, Katahdin On-A-Roll 100% Natural Organic Cotton. You choose which colors/prints go next to each other to make it uniquely your design. Students will almost complete their rug in class. Kaffe Fassett Design Rollswith bold prints and bright colors…
Find out more »BERNINA Q24 LONGARM BASICS PART 2
The BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Rental Program! Come learn how to quilt your own quilts on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine, with 24″ throat plate and stitch speed of 2200 stitches per minute! We offer training classes on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine for those who want to rent the machine. The required BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Basics class includes 2 sessions (2 hours each) where you will learn the necessary information to operate the machine,…
Find out more »FABRIC COLLAGE
Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns. Choose your design and get started on this fun and easy technique – no sewing necessary until time to quilt. Techniques taught include – how to transfer a design onto foundation fabric, fuse webbing, fussy cut motifs and create a colorful design using a simple, black line drawing. In addition, color choices and placement of fabrics to create depth and movement…
Find out more »June 2019
DESIGN YOUR OWN “ONE BLOCK WONDER” QUILT WITH HEXAGONS
In this class students will learn how to choose, cut, and arrange fabrics to make a spectacular “One Block Wonder” quilt. Fabric selection is the first concept to be covered. We’ll shop to find colors and designs that are perfect for this type of quilt (Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics are wonderful for this!) Next step will be to line up and cut fabrics to make the block. Lastly, we will use a design wall to audition blocks and their placement into…
Find out more »TUFFETS PART 1
TUFFETS are fun! Perhaps you’ve been admiring the adorable, colorful little Tuffets (ottomans/poufs/upholstered foot stools) on Pinterest or Etsy? Of course, our favorites are in Kaffe Fassett fabrics! In the first class students will learn how to sew the cover. In the second class students will be building the 18” tuffet! The pattern, Pieced 18″ Tuffet (printed tuffet pattern on fusible interfacing with instructions), printed tuffet pattern on fusible interfacing, with no instructions (sold separately for your next tuffet) and fabric are available at the shop;…
Find out more »TUFFETS PART 2
TUFFETS are fun! Perhaps you’ve been admiring the adorable, colorful little Tuffets (ottomans/poufs/upholstered foot stools) on Pinterest or Etsy? Of course, our favorites are in Kaffe Fassett fabrics! In the first class students will learn how to sew the cover. In the second class students will be building the 18” tuffet! The pattern, Pieced 18″ Tuffet (printed tuffet pattern on fusible interfacing with instructions), printed tuffet pattern on fusible interfacing, with no instructions (sold separately for your next tuffet) and fabric are available at the shop;…
Find out more »*** Class Policy: Full payment is due at time of registration. 1/2 refund if cancellation is one week before the start of class. No refund if cancellation is within one week of class. Full refund if class is canceled due to weather, low enrollment, or teacher illness.