Intermediate Sewing: Patterns and Construction Class in Portland, Maine

Length: 4 hours
Class Fee: $120

Learn useful concepts and skills that will lead to successful outcomes for your projects!

  • Correct fabric choices for the project.

  • General order of construction for a variety of projects.

  • Analyzing written instructions and patterns

  • What to look for before starting a project: seam allowances, important marks and measurements, supplies needed.

Refresh your machine and hand sewing techniques by making samples of basic seams and seam finishes, hem variations, buttonholes and various zipper applications, then get creative with a discussion of embellishment options and techniques or any other sewing questions that are presented!

Basic sewing machine experience is required. Take Intro to Sewing at Factory 3 if you need an intro!

Tools & supplies: All fabric will be provided. Sewing machines and all tools will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Your machine must be in good working condition.

About the instructors:
Katie Rose Champlin is a Fashion & Textile designer from Portland, Maine. After earning a BFA from the Maine College of Art and Design, she refined her craft within an esteemed fashion design studio nestled in the heart of the NYC garment district. She returned to Maine in early 2024, where she was excited to reintegrate into the Portland art community. She challenges her practice by participating in competitions and shows including the BIAAF international design contest and Runway For Hope in Portland, ME. Katie specializes in apparel design, soft goods design, print design, mending, and upcycling.

Michelle Kruegar, originally from Massachusetts, has lived in Maine since 2015. She studied Fashion Design in high school and has a degree in Retail Fashion from Becker College. While working in the medical and retail industries, she maintained sewing and crocheting as both a hobby and a part-time business. In 2024, Michelle decided to make sewing her full-time career and opened Michelle Lee’s Stitchery, a sewing and alterations shop located in Yarmouth.  As well as managing the shop and being a sewing instructor, Michelle produces craft products for representation in craft shows as her “side gig”.