Instructor: Denise Hatch

Biography: Denise Hatch, a longtime Bend resident and business professional, graduated from COCC with an Associate of Arts Business Transfer degree and earned her BS in Business Administration from Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande.

Denise's passion for sewing began as a young girl, inspired at the early age of eight by her mother, who often made clothes for her and her sisters. She learned the art of hand sewing and quickly advanced to using the family sewing machine. Since then, she has honed her skills, creating everything from cushions and curtains, swimsuits and sportswear, fine bridal wear, and everything in between. Along the way, she combined her love and talent for sewing with her entrepreneurial desires and launched various business endeavors including alterations, wedding gown design, and children's clothing and accessories, in a retail storefront, home business, and local artist venues.

Denise enjoys teaching private and small group sewing classes - sharing tips and techniques learned over the years.

Classes by this instructor

Sewing Basics: Get to Know Your Machine

This course is a great way to get started on your sewing adventure. Bring your machine and owner's manual and learn common features shared by all standard sewing machines, as well as some features specific to your model.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Bend
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Bend

Sewing Workshop: Porch & Patio Makeover

In this single day, 5-hour class, students will take their sewing skills to the next level and learn how to make removable pillow covers and cushion covers with zippers for outdoor furniture. Students to bring all items as noted in supply list to make 1 square pillow. Instructor will provide necessary materials for practice work for box cushion cover practice. Intermediate level sewing.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm | Bend

The Basics of Beginning Sewing

Topics in this beginning techniques class will include tips on which stitch to use, types of needles and when to use them, adjusting tension, and different types of seams for various applications.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Bend