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...
The Sewing Room News from Columbia River Sewing
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...
Save the Dates for Anne Whalley
Anne Whalley will be coming back to Portland March 6-8, 2020. Mark you calendars and check back for details.
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...
Tribute to Hazel Cox
Hazel Cox was one of the 12-15 women who chartered the Portland ASG chapter (CRS). She originally joined CRS to meet other sewers, learn new skills and ideas. Hazel was quite active. As...
