Program Type:
SewingProgram Description
Description
This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.
Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction introduces the following information and skills:
- Fabric types, terminology, and preparation for sewing
- Interfacing types, uses, and application
- Reading, customizing, and cutting from a commercial pattern
- Constructing and finishing a simple garment
This is a series class; you need to register for the first class and attend all three.
- Class 1: Choosing, Purchasing, and Preparing Fabrics for Garment Sewing
- Class 2: Measuring the Body, Preparing the Pattern and Fabric, and Cutting the Fabric
- Class 3: Sewing Your Slim Cut Lounge Pants
Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:
- Exploration Commons' sewing machine certification
- Can thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
- Can sew items together with different seam allowances
- Understand the purpose of back-stitching
- Have previously sewn items equivalent to the projects in the Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes: small fabric container, lined canvas tote with webbing handles, lined pouch with zipper
Required Materials:
- A sewing machine, some materials, and a commercial sewing pattern will be provided
- Students will supply the appropriate fabric, elastic, and thread for their garment
- Appropriate amount of prewashed and dried fabric for your size*
- Appropriate width and amount of elastic for your size*
- Matching thread*
*Do not purchase fabric, elastic, or thread before the first class.