Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction (Class 1)

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
• interfacings 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 classes.

• Class 1: Choosing, Purchasing and Preparing Fabrics for Garment Sewing (06/27/2024)
• Class 2: Measuring the Body, Preparing the Pattern, and Cutting the Fabric (07/11/2024)
• Class 3: Sewing Slim Cut Lounge Pants (07/23/2024)

Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:

• Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC 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.