Description
In this intro to garments class, you’ll learn the basics of sewing your own clothing! From why it’s so important to pre-wash, to what different pattern markings mean, to tracing your pattern and retaining the original – you’ll lay the foundation for use in all future garment construction. Using our ever popular Fen Dress and Top pattern by Fancy Tiger Crafts, we’ll sew up a simple cotton top that will give you the confidence to embark on your garment sewing journey!
Date and Time: Sunday June 12th from 9 AM – 5 PM
Length of Class: 8 Hours
Ages: 14+
Prerequisites: Basic sewing skills and familiarity with sewing machine required. Comfortable sewing straight and curved lines.
What You’ll Learn: Picking Fabric, How to take Measurements, Pattern Markings, Tracing Patterns, Finding your Size, Garment Terms, Garment Basics
What You’ll Need:
- Fen Dress and Top Pattern by Fancy Tiger Crafts
- Tracing material
- Cotton Fabric, the simpler, the better for this intro class
- Matching thread
- Pen or pencil
- Measuring tape
Before Coming to Class:
- Purchase tracing material
- Purchase your fabric. Please do not wait until the day of to purchase fabric! Please also ensure if you’re using fabric from your stash that you have the required yardage.
- **Pre-wash your fabric**
- If your fabric looks prone to fraying, zig zag stitch the cut edge before washing.
- You want to make sure your fabric does all of it’s shrinking before sewing it into a garment so you don’t get weird pulling after your first wash. Use your best judgment, but generally you want to put it through a tough wash and dry cycle prior to sewing, and then care for it delicately post sewing.
- Use a Color Catcher if you’re concerned about colors bleeding and running.
- At the very least pre-wash your fabric as you’ll be washing it after it becomes a garment.
- Take it out after drying immediately, block, iron, and roll so your fabric is wrinkle free and prepped for class
- Don’t forget to pack a lunch or bring some cash for food!
Instructor: Allison Nishi
Please call the shop at (203) 421-6853 during business hours if you have any questions.
Don’t forget you get 15% off all the supplies purchased from Cate’s Sew Modern for your class!
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