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Kids Summer Sewing Camps
Sew! Get into fashion! Have fun at Portland Fashion’s summer camps.

Summer Sewing Camps for Kids ages 7-12  (For classes & workshops for teens ages 13-18, click here)
Take one or take the whole series.  Learn to sew.  Have fun and make wonderful things!
No previous sewing experience required.
Classes limited to 10 students each.

Class fee includes handouts/patterns + project kit. No need for you to run around looking for the fabric and notions. We have them waiting for you when you come to class!
Use of sewing machine and basic sewing tools during class time.

Tuesday, July 15, 10am-1pm, $113.10
Summer Tote & Hair Scrunchies
Celebrate the warm days ahead and sew a tote to haul all your goodies to the beach and as many hair scrunchies as you can! We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project.
Includes project kit

Wednesday, July 16, 10am-1pm, $113.40
Pillow Case & Eye Mask
Celebrate the warm days ahead and sew a tote to haul all your goodies to the beach and as many hair scrunchies as you can! We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project.
Includes project kit

Tuesday, July 22, 10am-1pm,  $139.50
Design & Sew a Stuffy
Make it a dog, a cat, a fox or a rabbit! Design & sew a stuffed animal that you will cherish for years to come. We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project.
Includes project kit

Wednesday, July 23, 10am-2pm, $145.50
Cross-body bag
Design and sew a useful cross-body bag to carry important items hands-free! We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project.
Includes project kit

Tuesday, July 29, 10am-2pm, $131
Bordered Skirt & Headband
Make a one-of-a-kind garment and a coordinating headband for showing off and summer fun. We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project.
PFS Kit of fabric, thread & interfacing: $30.75

Wednesday, July 30, 10am- 1pm, $112.50
Double-sided Apron
This double-sided apron project will come in handy for your next summer BBQ. Make it for yourself, your mom or dad, or a friend. We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project. This class requires no previous sewing experience.
Includes project kit

Thursday, July 31, 10am- 2pm, $149.10
Kimono Top & Scrunchies
It’s a top!  It’s a jacket.  It’s a fun gift to swap or share!   Learn how to make a top then use the left over fabric in scrunchy hair ties.  We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project. This class requires no previous sewing experience.
Includes project kit

Tuesday, August 12, 10am- 2pm, $165
Beach Bag & Drawstring Bag
Make two kinds of bags to carry all of your stuff this summer.  Good for sleepovers or vacations.  We will spend time learning about the sewing machine and its many features along with how to thread it and troubleshoot before jumping into the project. This class requires no previous sewing experience.
Includes project kit

Pick up your kits on your way to class at Portland Fashion Supply, on the first floor of the PFI building, 4301 NE Tillamook.
PFS has a limited number of sewing kits with all the essential sewing tools you need. You can pre-order one here

Includes handouts/patterns + cost of project kit. No need for you to run around looking for the fabric and notions. We have them waiting for you when you come to class! Use of sewing machine and basic sewing tools during class time. Individual classes range from $90 to $150 depending on length of class and cost of project kit.
Taught by: Katy Hadad, popular kids sewing teacher