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4 Sessions
Saturdays, 2pm-4pm: Sept. 5. Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17
You’ve learned how to use a sewing machine… now what?
This 4-session class series is will equip you with all you need to know to tackle your first garment sewing project, from selecting a digital sewing pattern to constructing the garment.
You’ll learn:
How to select a sewing pattern that will fit your body, style & skill level
How to get a better fit the first time by properly taking your measurements, interpreting size charts, and making simple pattern adjustments
How to prepare a digital sewing pattern
Basic fabric literacy; where and how to shop for fabric
How to properly cut and press your fabric
Basic sewing vocabulary and how to interpret your pattern instructions
The class will meet every other week. There will be some homework in the off-weeks in order to make the most of our class time.
After the first class, you will select a sewing pattern to work with throughout the session.
Prerequisites: Sewing machine basics or equivalent
Meeting times: 4 Saturdays: Sept. 5. Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17
Supplies you’ll need: A sewing pattern and fabric of your choice (to purchase/source after the first class session). Fabric shears and pins/pattern weights. A sewing machine to continue work on your project after the conclusion of class (or come back for studio time).
4 Sessions
Saturdays, 2pm-4pm: Sept. 5. Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17
You’ve learned how to use a sewing machine… now what?
This 4-session class series is will equip you with all you need to know to tackle your first garment sewing project, from selecting a digital sewing pattern to constructing the garment.
You’ll learn:
How to select a sewing pattern that will fit your body, style & skill level
How to get a better fit the first time by properly taking your measurements, interpreting size charts, and making simple pattern adjustments
How to prepare a digital sewing pattern
Basic fabric literacy; where and how to shop for fabric
How to properly cut and press your fabric
Basic sewing vocabulary and how to interpret your pattern instructions
The class will meet every other week. There will be some homework in the off-weeks in order to make the most of our class time.
After the first class, you will select a sewing pattern to work with throughout the session.
Prerequisites: Sewing machine basics or equivalent
Meeting times: 4 Saturdays: Sept. 5. Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17
Supplies you’ll need: A sewing pattern and fabric of your choice (to purchase/source after the first class session). Fabric shears and pins/pattern weights. A sewing machine to continue work on your project after the conclusion of class (or come back for studio time).