Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2026, 6 – 8 pm
Colleen Kahn
Looking for a chic new jacket or blazer to complement your spring wardrobe? Create one yourself! Learn to sew a bespoke jacket or blazer from start to finish. Topics covered include sourcing supplies, sewing interfacings, basting, pad-stitching, and taping seams and lines; creating pockets and bound buttonholes; sewing collars and sleeves; and finishing with hems, mitered corners, and vents. This class is open to confident beginners and intermediate/advanced sewists who have successfully created garments on their own using commercial patterns. NOTE: Please review the Supply List for this class before registering. For anyone who is interested in the optional materials kit, this must be preordered directly with the instructor by January 28, 2026.
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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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