Sewing 2: Seams & Stitching Techniques Class in Portland, Maine

Length: 4 hours
Class Fee: $135

Take your sewing to the next level by exploring a variety of seam types and finishes used in both garment and home sewing. You’ll practice techniques like French seams, flat-felled seams, and bias binding, and learn to sew curves and corners. We’ll also cover choosing appropriate fabrics and thread, pressing techniques, and troubleshooting common issues.

Basic sewing machine experience is required. Take Intro to Sewing at Factory 3 if you need an intro. All fabric will be provided. All tools will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own sewing gauge, ruler, thread cutters, fabric scissors, or chalk.

About the instructors:
Jess Tejerina has been sewing since the 2000s, when her specialty was sewing eyeglass holders for grandmas. She graduated from MassArt with a degree in Fashion Design, and designed running and fitness clothing for a few Boston-based brands. After living in Northern California for almost a decade, Jess, her husband and daughter moved to Southern Maine to be closer to family. She teaches sewing classes from her 250-year-old barn-turned-home (nicknamed The Craft Barn). and partners with local schools to spread the love of sewing to all ages.
Jillian Carrozza graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and from Central Saint Martins in London, UK, specializing in fashion design with knitwear. She enjoyed knitwear-focused internships at Knit-1 in Brighton, UK, and with an LVMH fashion house in Paris, France. Her passion for textiles is rooted in knitting, as it offers total creative command in materializing design ideas. She is honored to share her experience and creative outlook with all who are curious to learn.