Sewing Classes

Join us as we explore the following:

• dart rotation
• neckline variations
• adding and subtracting fullness
• sleeve changes
• details
• adding closures
and
• much more!

Skills required: Basic knowledge of how to sew garments using patterns will be helpful. Advanced beginners will benefit from this class.

Class is a combination of PDF downloads, Q&A boards and Interactive real time chat sessions with the instructors.

If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.

In this final lab from our Series of Beginner Sewing Labs you'll build your skills up to the intermediate level and will no longer be afraid to tackle any sewing project.

• Patch Pockets
• Making gathers
• The easy fly zipper technique
• Interfacing pointers
• A simple collar
• Neckline facings
• Elastic casings
• Setting in a sleeve
• In-seam pockets
• Basic waistbands

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Whether casual or dress pants, lined or unlined, even your favorite jeans, this process works for all types of pant styles. Just follow the basic steps, and you can create patterns for all your wardrobe favorites.

Kit is available for this class containing the following:
- 1.5 yards of True-Grid pattern material (enough for one garment pattern)
- 1 charcoal pencil.
If you are outside of United States or Canada, you'll need to pay $6 extra for shipping overseas.
Skills Required: Basic knowledge of patterns and sewing terms. This class is suitable for beginners as well advanced sewers.

Class is a combination of PDF downloads, Q&A boards and Interactive real time chat sessions with the instructors.

With an increasing variety of knit fabrics available, lots of sewers find knits irresistible. The irony is that those simple knit garments can actually be quite frustrating to make if you're not accustomed to working with knits.

This class will teach you to:

• identify different knit types
• accurately gauge the amount of give/stretch of any knit fabric
• understand the relationship between knit type and sizing of garments
• predict how spandex further affects fit
• select the best sewing machine needle for any type of knit
• select appropriate threads
• determine when to use a serger and when to use a straight-stitch machine
• determine the best serger stitch and threading configuration
• get good results when using a straight-stitch machine

Kit is required for this class which contains the following:

• swatches of 18 different knit fabrics
• 3/8 yard of interlock
• 3/8 yard of rib knit
• one 12" x 12" sample of jersey with spandex
• two 75/11 stretch sewing machine needles
• two 80/12 ball point sewing machine needles
• one half-scale t-shirt pattern

Class is a combination of PDF downloads, Q&A boards and Interactive real time chat sessions with the instructors.

If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.

In this long awaited Beginner Sewing Lab 101, you will learn:

• Setting up your sewing area
• Choosing your project
• Fabric
• Notions
• Interfacings
• Making your pattern fit (Basic pattern alterations)
• Using your sewing machine
• Practicing easy stitches

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If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.

After you choose your project, it's time to cut out and prepare to stitch. Preparation of the pattern, pattern markings and guidesheets, cutting accurately, and marking reference points will be covered in this lab session.

In this second lab from our Beginner Sewing Lab series of classes, you will learn about:

• Pattern pieces and symbols; what they mean
• Layout charts and how to read them
• Getting your fabric ready to cut
• Grainlines
• Laying out your fabric accurately!
• Cutting and organizing
• Applying the interfacing
• Marking the pieces
• Testing the fabric

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If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.

In this third lab from our Series of Beginner Sewing Labs you'll finally be able to make a complete project using all the knowledge you've gained from the Beginner Lab 101 and 102. You'll also learn how to read through the pattern guidesheet :

• Basic seams (straight, curved, angled)
• Clip, trim, grade your seams
• Press your seams
• Three simple seam finishes
• Buttonholes and Buttons
• A simple zipper method
• Machine hemming
• Three basic hand stitches
• The little closures (snaps, hook and eye)
• Additional seam finishes

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