Beginning Sewing 1 w/ Jayne
Led by Jayne Vetter
This 4-session course of 3 hours each class is taught by Certified Palmer & Pletsch Sewing Instructor, Jayne Vetter. Jayne is a licensed Family & Consumer Science/Career & Technical Educator and has taught High School Textile & Design classes for over 30 years in the Portland area.
This class covers the fundamentals of beginning sewing for the new sewer and those who desire a refresher. Learn the basics of sewing while making and completing a simple casing project of your choice. In this fun class, you will learn several sewing techniques that you will find yourself using over and over on future sewing projects. Learn how to read a commercial pattern, follow a cutting layout, basic sewing techniques, complete samples for basic seaming, casing & hemming used with woven fabrics. By the end of the class, you’ll have Incorporated these techniques into your chosen finished elastic casing project!
Course Itinerary:
- Session 1: Pattern & Fabric, Seam Sample
- Session 2: Casing Sample, Cutting Layout
- Session 3: Machine Hem Sample, Sewing Project
- Session 4: Finish Sewing Project
Skill Level: This class is for the beginner who knows how to thread their sewing machine, fill the bobbin and basic operation of the sewing machine. If you aren’t familiar with your sewingmachine you can schedule a private lesson ($45) at any Montavilla Sewing Center prior to the startof your class.
Sewing Machine: It is ideal to bring your own Sewing Machine to class. If you do not have a working sewing machine, please visit any Montavilla Sewing Center to get no pressure information and demonstration of new or used sewing machines that fit into your budget. Purchase a new or used machine at any Montavilla Sewing Center and get a free private lesson on your new machine along with continued support.
What is NOT covered by Class Fee: $5.00 Kit Fee (sample materials & handouts) payable to Jayne at first class. Optional $5.00 pattern purchase from Jayne at first class. Student must supply commercial pattern, fabric & notions for their chosen project. (Discussed session 1, Due session 2)
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Schedule
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January 7, 2026
January 14, 2026 January 21, 2026 January 28, 2026
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5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Lake Oswego | Jayne Vetter | $150.00 | |||||||||
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January 8, 2026
January 15, 2026 January 22, 2026 January 29, 2026
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Beaverton | Jayne Vetter | $150.00 | |||||||||
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January 10, 2026
January 17, 2026 January 24, 2026 January 31, 2026
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Gresham | Jayne Vetter | $150.00 | |||||||||
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February 5, 2026
February 12, 2026 February 19, 2026 February 26, 2026
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5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Beaverton | Jayne Vetter | $150.00 | |||||||||
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March 4, 2026
March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026 March 25, 2026
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5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Lake Oswego | Jayne Vetter | $150.00 | |||||||||
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Class, club, and event fees are nonrefundable. You must cancel 72 hours before the first session of the class, club, or event to receive store credit or apply the fee to another class, club or event. However, if the instructor or Montavilla Sewing Centers has to cancel a class, club, or event, you have the option for a store credit or full refund. Students must bring their own machines to all classes, unless otherwise noted. We request that you do not bring children or guests to the classes. Thank you!