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Our Cancellation Policy:
Regular Classes without a Registration Deadline
  • If you cancel at least 14 days before class, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee and the PayPal fees.
  • Between 7 & 14 days, a 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of the class except: if the class is full when you cancel and we can fill your space, we will issue 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • If a class is postponed due to weather conditions or the instructor is ill, you will be notified, and the class rescheduled. If we cancel the class for any reason, a full refund is issued.

Our Cancellation Policy for Classes, Workshops and Trips with a Registration Deadline

  • If you cancel before the registration deadline, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee and the PayPal fees.
  • If you cancel after the registration deadline, a student will need to replace you, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee and the PayPal Fees..

Start with the Learn to Sew 1 classes if you have no sewing experience or want to brush up on your sewing and need a few good tips to get you going.  No supplies are needed. $75 for 3 hours.

Saturdays, 9:30-12:30 Click Here




If you have sewing experience but need help consider taking an Open Lab. 
Open Sewing Labs on Mondays w/o machine
Open Sewing Labs on Mondays w/machine
Open Sewing Labs on Wednesdays with machine
Open Sewing Labs on Wednesdays w/o machine


Classes


The Bookstore


Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
The KDK Bag, shipped within WA state
- Oct 09, 2023 09:45 am

The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 105.00
Digital version of the Beginning Sewing Class notes with measurement charts, sizing charts, ease charts and basic sewing information.

Cost: $ 27.00
Jan Minott's handout for adjusting pants and skirt patterns for your posture type.

Cost: $ 32.00
The Minott method takes into account figure differences; skirts and pants are drafted to fit one's hip shape and posture type, not just waist and hip measurements.

Cost: $ 31.95
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Tacoma Poncho Pattern by Ryliss Bod
- Nov 02, 2023 12:00 pm

Tacoma Poncho pattern with collar and front closure.

Cost: $ 14.00
The KDK Bag, shipped within WA state
- Nov 09, 2023 09:45 am

The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 105.00
Jan Minott's handout for adjusting pants and skirt patterns for your posture type.

Cost: $ 32.00
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
This is a handout given to student's attending Jan Minott's Skirt and Pant Alteration Classes that is emailed to you.

Cost: $ 12.00
These Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott. The wrinkle charts also include the alterations to correct the wrinkles found in a poor fit.

Cost: $ 20.00
Hems 101
- Dec 08, 2023 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
The KDK Bag, shipped within WA state
- Dec 09, 2023 09:45 am

The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 105.00
Digital version of the Beginning Sewing Class notes with measurement charts, sizing charts, ease charts and basic sewing information.

Cost: $ 27.00
Jan Minott's handout for adjusting pants and skirt patterns for your posture type.

Cost: $ 32.00
The KDK Bag, shipping within the US
- Dec 12, 2023 12:00 pm

The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 95.00
Directions and Charts for Sewing and Purchasing Clothing

Cost: $ 15.00
The Minott method takes into account figure differences; skirts and pants are drafted to fit one's hip shape and posture type, not just waist and hip measurements.

Cost: $ 31.95
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 82.58
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Digital version of the Beginning Sewing Class notes with measurement charts, sizing charts, ease charts and basic sewing information.

Cost: $ 27.00
The Minott method takes into account figure differences; skirts and pants are drafted to fit one's hip shape and posture type, not just waist and hip measurements.

Cost: $ 31.95
The Minott method takes into account figure differences; skirts and pants are drafted to fit one's hip shape and posture type, not just waist and hip measurements.

Cost: $ 31.95
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
Digital version of the Beginning Sewing Class notes with measurement charts, sizing charts, ease charts and basic sewing information.

Cost: $ 27.00
The Minott method takes into account figure differences; skirts and pants are drafted to fit one's hip shape and posture type, not just waist and hip measurements.

Cost: $ 31.95
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27

Private Lessons available for hectic schedules


Torri is learning how to use her new sewing machine by making a sleeveless blouse. She completed 2 pairs of pants, one lined, before heading off to college on the east coast on a volleyball scholarship.  Pants are generally too short for her and now she has a pattern to fit and can continue to make variety of styles.
Kristina 1st dress was Vogue 8900
Her goal: study Fashion Design in New York





Mattie finished her top and wore it home in her Learning to Sew class.  Her goal is to be a fashion designer.












Draping


Make Your own DRESS FORM


Email Ryliss@comcast.net if interested in this class.












Dress Forms 2015












Inspiration from the runways


 

Koos van den Akker Vogue 1277

Calendar


Open Sewing Lab Mondays 9:30-3:30 pm

The lab is for people who wish to sew on their own with a teacher available for help if needed.

Open Sewing Lab Mondays w/sewing machine 9:30-3:30 pm

Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Open Sewing Lab Mondays w/machine 12:30-3:30 pm

Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Oct 2
Open Lab Mondays 12:30-3:30 pm
Oct 2
Late afternoon Private Lessons for 1 1/2 hours with Ryliss
Oct 4
Open Sewing Lab in Wednesday w/sewing machine 9:30-3:30

Gift Cards


Purchase a Gift Cards:
Amount: $ (Expires in 12 months)
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Maison Margiela


Magpie trend fall 2015

Fendi


Frayed Tweed

New Pattern Vogue 9166





New Pattern Vogue 1484


Boss


Basic Knit Block Workshop with Lynda Maynard





New Patterns


New Patterns


New Pattern Vogue 9167


 

Our Cancellation Policy:
  • If you cancel at least 14 days before class, you would receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee.
  • Between 7 & 14 days, a 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of the class except: if the class is full when you cancel and we can fill your space, we would issue 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • If a class is postponed due to weather conditions or the instructor is ill, you will be notified and the class rescheduled. If we cancel the class for any reason, a full refund is issued.

Our Cancellation Policy for Classes with a Registration Deadline: Workshops or events with instructors brought in from another state or country.

  • If you cancel before the registration deadline, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee.
  • If you cancel after the registration deadline, a student will need to replace you, less a $5.00 processing fee.

Our Cancellation Policy for Trips with a Registration Deadline
  • If you cancel before the registration deadline or date the trip fills and arrangements are booked, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee. You will be notified prior to the early booking.
  • If you cancel after the registration deadline, you will need cancellation insurance, at an additional cost.

Welt Pocket Opening Instructional Video


 
Watch a Video on construction a Welt Pocket Opening by Threads.