So...you just learned how to sew and now you want to make your own clothes? This class is your next step.
Welcome to Intro to Garment Making - Before You Sew, your crash course in everything you need to know before you sit down at a sewing machine with a garment pattern. We'll walk through the fundamentals together so you can tackle your first…
So...you just learned how to sew and now you want to make your own clothes? This class is your next step.
Welcome to Intro to Garment Making - Before You Sew, your crash course in everything you need to know before you sit down at a sewing machine with a garment pattern. We'll walk through the fundamentals together so you can tackle your first garment project at home with total confidence.
In this class we'll cover:
- Paper vs PDF patterns
- Printing PDF patterns and assembling them
- How to measure yourself accurately to choose the correct pattern size
- How much fabric to buy and what types of fabric to buy for garment projects
- What common pattern markings mean (notches, grainlines, adjustment lines, and more)
- How to lay out and cut your pattern pieces efficiently and accurately
- A walkthrough of your pattern instructions so you know exactly what to do next
This is a focused, hands-on class - come ready to ask questions and leave with a clear plan for your project. This class is ideal for anyone who has taken our Adult Intro to Sewing or has basic sewing skills and is ready to take the leap into garment sewing.
**Please note sign ups for this class close 2 hours before class start time, so we can prepare materials for all students**
We'll be using a variety of basic garment patterns throughout class, but if you have a specific garment pattern you've been dying to make - we encourage you to bring it to class, whether it's a tissue paper pattern or PDF pattern! For PDF patterns, we also offer professional A0 pattern printing at the studio (details here) - if you want us to print your pattern for you, just make sure to pay for your printing at least 1 day before class.
Need some inspiration? Here are some of our favorite beginner garment patterns that would be perfect for this class:
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