Beginner Sewing Level 3: Intro to Garment Sewing, Sewing a Collar with a Lapel

Sewing a simple jacket can feel intimidating, especially the collar and lapel. Learn about the basic collar, types of lapels, and techniques for sewing collars with lapels. You will practice these skills by sewing a collar with a lapel onto a women's pre-cut 1/2-scale jacket bodice. 

Class Prerequisites and Required Skills

• have completed Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification
• thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and troubleshoot tension issues
• sew straight and curved seams while maintaining consistent seam allowance
• know how to read and work with a pattern and cut fabric with care and accuracy
• have a basic understanding of different fabric types and have sewn with a few different types
• have experience sewing a regular zipper

Required Materials

• A sewing machine and materials will be provided.

About Beginner Sewing Level 3: Intro to Garment Sewing

This set of classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information and resources along with hands-on experiences.

This series introduces the following information and skills:

• insert a set-in sleeve
• sewing a collar with a lapel
• sewing a trouser fly
• sewing the fitted waistband