Special Garment Construction Workshops
Fit and sew a top, sheath or tunic dress
This class is specific to fitting and executing the sewing of a garment fitting the torso above or past your hip. Sleeves are optional. You’ll make a “muslin”, which is a “practice run” using muslin fabric. It will be fitted to your measurements and then translated to your pattern so that you may finish a well-fitting “real” garment. The class is 4 weeks long. Depending on your choice of pattern and skill level, you may have to do some work at home to finish your “real” garment within the class time frame. You can also sign up for sewing lab if you need more time and guidance to finish it. Max 4 students. You should be an advanced beginner sewist to benefit from the content of this class. Bring your pattern and 3 yds of muslin, chalks/marking tool, scissors and pins to the first class.
Fall schedule TBA
$225
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Fit and sew a skirt
This class is specific to fitting and executing the sewing of a skirt. You’ll make a “muslin”, which is a “practice run” using muslin fabric. It will be fitted to your measurements and then translated to your pattern so that you may finish a well-fitting “real” garment. The class is 4 weeks long. Depending on your skill level and choice of pattern, you may have to do some work at home to finish your “real” garment within the class time frame. You may also sign up for sewing lab if you need more time and guidance to finish it. Max 4 students. You should be an advanced beginner sewist to benefit from the content of this class. Max 4 students. Bring a pattern and 3 yds of muslin, chalks/marking tool, scissors and pins to the first class. Fall schedule TBA. $225
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Fit and sew a pair of pants
This class is specific to fitting and executing the sewing of a pants. You’ll make a “muslin”, which is a “practice run” using muslin fabric. It will be fitted to your measurements and then translated to your pattern so that you may finish a well-fitting “real” garment. The class is 4 weeks long. You may have to do some work at home to finish your “real” garment within the class time. You may also sign up for sewing lab if you need more time and guidance to finish it. Max 4 students. You should be an advanced beginner or intermediate level sewist to benefit from the content of this class. Max 3 students. Bring a pattern and 3 yds of muslin, chalks/marking tool, scissors and pins to the first class. Fall schedule TBA.
$225
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Great patterns for skirts, pants and tops
The following pattern companies include good instructions and the various styles are well designed.
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