CRS Community Service – How we can help
After a number of questions from members and a good deal of research, we want to respond to inquiries about potential activities regarding face masks. We researched a number of programs and found that...
The Sewing Room News from Columbia River Sewing
Special Event with Anne Whalley
Columbia River Sewing welcomes Anne Whalley back to Portland for a special two-day event. Join us for one, two, or all three presentations. SATURDAY, 10AM-Noon The Marriage of Fabrics and Patterns Create the clothes that...
February 2020 Quarterly with Kirsten Wolff
Did you ever wonder how to use those mysterious feet and attachments for your serger? Join us to find out! In a lecture and slide presentation Kirsten will show you step-by-step how to use...
President’s Challenge 2020
Inspired by the Movies As I was making a shiny silver dress for a wedding last fall, all I could think of was the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, who was seeking...
Jan Bones Workshops – September 2019 Quarterly
A weekend with Jan Bones Introduction to Draping On Friday evening, Jan gave a demonstration on draping techniques. While it’s possible to go through the process alone, it’s much easier to do it with...
September 2019 Quarterly with Jan Bones
Join Columbia River Sewing for a special 3-day quarterly event with Jan Bones, clothing designer and author of Lingerie Secrets. We will be meeting at the Greater Portland Bible Church on Friday, September 20...
Anne Whalley Grab & Go Dress Workshops – May 2019
Anne Whalley came to Portland to teach her Grab & Go Dress workshop to us on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, which were deemed “exceptional.” Follow Anne on Facebook and Instagram. Saturday...
Jody Alexander – Generations of Mending – May 2019
Jody Alexander’s presentation to Columbia River Sewing May 4, 2019 Jody Alexander is a librarian who started her art life as a book artist. Gradually her artistic expression found its way to textiles. Now...
May 2019 Special Event with Anne Whalley
Grab & Go Creative Dress Pattern Workshop with Anne Whalley SATURDAY, MAY 11, 10 AM to 4 PM or SUNDAY, MAY 12, 11 AM – 5 PM Learn how to design and create the dress...
May 2019 Quarterly with Jody Alexander
Boro is a word used to describe Japanese textiles that have been pieced, patched, repaired and passed down from generation to generation. Boro textiles are utilitarian objects that are rich and sumptuous and...
