3–week class
Tuesdays, February 23 – March 9, 2027
6 – 8 pm
Colleen Kahn
Learn how to do common clothing alterations in this introductory course. Learn to hem trousers, add darts to a shirt, and raise shoulders on a tank top. Practice garments will be provided! Please note that this course is intended for students who have basic sewing machine skills and would be a great next step after taking Colleen’s Sewing for the Terrified class at Textile Center.
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Instructor Bio:
Colleen Kahn (she/her) learned to sew as a child through 4-H and had the great luck to be mentored by dedicated and patient women. Colleen earned degrees in Clothing Design from College of St. Catherine and London College of Fashion. Over the years, she completed additional training and gained expertise in bridal, men’s tailoring, millinery, costume making, alterations, dyeing, surface design, and more. Colleen has spent many years sewing custom wedding and formal wear in the Twin Cities. Colleen is also the founder of Stitch Masters Sewing School.
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