The Sewing Room News from Columbia River Sewing
What happened at Spring Fling 2015
Spring Fling 2015 was an overwhelming success thanks in great part to Ruthann Carter’s hard work. Today’s Spring Fling was a fun event. Great classes. Great teachers; thanks to Tricia Crockett, Elizabeth Miles, Alyson...
What's Out There: Sewing with Leather
At Spring Fling, Tricia Crocket taught a very informative class on leather. We learned a little about how leather is tanned and practiced sewing different types of seams in the process of making a...
David Page Coffin Workshop – May 2015
CHAPTER MEETING and TRUNK SHOW (Free – open to everyone) 10 AM-noon LUNCH & WORKSHOP, Noon-4 PM $45 ASG Members, $55 Non-ASG members Registration Required by April 24 LUNCH BUFFET 12-1 PM, included Sandwiches,...
What's Out There: Sewing for the Dog
It is that time of year when I have to take Herculean measures to keep the corgis from tracking the whole backyard into my house. They love running through the mud, and if there’s...
Retailer Spotlight: Fabric Depot
Fabric Depot 700 SE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97233 www.fabricdepot.com Hello to all of my fellow sewista’s and fabric lovers. My next visit to a fabric store in Portand takes us to the mother...
Finishing Armholes with Bias Tape
By Tasia | Sewaholic Hey, everyone! In the comments of this post (Bird-print Peplum Top: Burda 6977) Angela wanted to see how the armholes were finished. So I thought I’d demonstrate it. Like most...
Spring Fling 2015
Sew with a Purpose is this year’s Spring Fling theme, offering classes in making a garment with design, fitting and sewing expertise from our professional members.
NW Fashion and Tea in June 2014
A Fashionable Tea: Northwest Fashion in the Downton Abbey Era Columbia River Sewing members and friends took a step back in time on sunny June day. To relive the experience of enjoying tea and...
A Fashionable Tea: Creative Costumes
Columbia River Sewing members and friends took a step back in time on a sunny day in June to relive the experience of enjoying tea and fashion. Guests enjoyed a show of authentic and...