Painter's Pullover Sewing Workshop

from $150.00

Saturday June 20 and Saturday June 27

10am - 2pm at Second Shapes Bookstore in Portland, OR

Join our sewing workshop and master the art of creating the versatile Painter's Pullover!

  • Comprehensive 2-day sewing workshop.

  • Learn to create the Painter's Pullover, featuring a mock boatneck, topstitching, and multiple pockets.

  • Hands-on guidance from experienced instructors in a collaborative environment.

Connect with fellow DIY enthusiasts and unlock your creativity with our engaging sewing class and gain confidence in your crafting skills.

We are offering this class on a sliding scale, with 3 tiers of pricing. Please choose what works for you.

Skill level:

This is a great workshop for folks who have experience with straight stitching and have previously sewn a simple garment. Familiarity with sewing patterns is great. Confident beginners welcome! There will be fun skills and techniques for more seasoned sewists as well.

SLIDING SCALE TIERS:

Saturday June 20 and Saturday June 27

10am - 2pm at Second Shapes Bookstore in Portland, OR

Join our sewing workshop and master the art of creating the versatile Painter's Pullover!

  • Comprehensive 2-day sewing workshop.

  • Learn to create the Painter's Pullover, featuring a mock boatneck, topstitching, and multiple pockets.

  • Hands-on guidance from experienced instructors in a collaborative environment.

Connect with fellow DIY enthusiasts and unlock your creativity with our engaging sewing class and gain confidence in your crafting skills.

We are offering this class on a sliding scale, with 3 tiers of pricing. Please choose what works for you.

Skill level:

This is a great workshop for folks who have experience with straight stitching and have previously sewn a simple garment. Familiarity with sewing patterns is great. Confident beginners welcome! There will be fun skills and techniques for more seasoned sewists as well.

  • Topstitching techniques

    How to measure yourself and cut a pattern to size (offered in a pre-workshop zoom)

    Interfacing techniques

    Sewing a neckline facing

    Clean pocket construction

    Pocket flap construction

    Seam finishing techniques

    Sewing a side-split hem

  • Painter’s Pullover Sewing Pattern

    A pre-workshop optional zoom where we will help you choose the right size for your measurements and give tips on cutting the pattern and fabric

    8 hours of instruction

    Extra notions/needles on hand

    Light refreshments

    Ironing boards/irons

    Discount code for future workshops/patterns

    New sewing friends

    You’ll leave with a finished pullover!

  • Your sewing machine

    Thread

    Pre-cut fabric - We recommend woven fabric with a max  weight of 8-10oz. Cottons, wools, mid weight linens or cottons and light weight denims or twills would all work well. A light fleece or wool would also be fun! Heavier fabrics give a more structured, boxy look, and make the neckline shape more bold instead of drapey. If choosing a heavier fabric, we highly recommend using a thinner fabric for the facing so the seams don’t get too bulky. 

    For softer drape:medium-weight linen, chambray, or cotton blends will create a more relaxed look with less defined shaping.

    For statement texture: corduroy or jacquard can be used, but consider interfacing in stress areas.

    Pockets: Try using a different fabric or different orientation for the pockets to make them stand out!