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Skill Building with Marla Kazell: Corners and Curves

  • Bolt Fabric Boutique 2904 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR, 97211 United States (map)

Saturday March 8th, 2025

10am to 12:30pm

$70


Say no to wobbly curves, crooked corners, lumps,bumps and bulky edges. Sharp corners and smooth curves are the result when you understand how to trim, grade, notch, understitch and press properly. Make samples in class and learn techniques to make your seams and edges perfect.

Taught by Marla Kazell. See more of Marla‘s work here!

All materials included. Students will take home their own set of samples.

    • how to thread and use a sewing machine

    • basic sewing vocabulary

    • sewing a straight line and maintaining a seam allowance

    • trimming, grading, notching, understitching, and pressing seams

    • tips and techniques for neat, precise corners and curves

This is a Level 1 class. You’ll find more information about our class levels here!

Ages 18 and up.

Our classroom is up one flight of stairs. If you need accessibility accomodation, please e-mail us 3 days prior the beginning of class at classes@boltfabricboutique.com.

This class requires a minimum of 3 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved.

Earlier Event: February 8
Workwear Jacket with The Sample Room
Later Event: March 16
Knit Lab: Tee Shirt