Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction

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Program Type:

Sewing

Age Group:

Teens ( 16 - Adults )
This event requires a payment of $10.00 per registrant to attend.
This is the first event of a series.
Registration is closed because no more seats are available.
Allowed Ages: 16 and up

Program 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.