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 Easy Top and Tunic pattern by Indygo Junction, we’ll sew up a simple cotton top that will give you the confidence to embark on your garment sewing journey!
- When: Sunday, March 26, 9am – 5pm
- Instructor: Nishi
- Fee: $129 + cost of materials
- Sewing machine rental available for $5/day
- Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills and familiarity with sewing machine required. Comfortable sewing straight lines and smaller seams.
- Ages: 15+
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Please call the shop at (203) 421-6853 during business hours if you have any questions.
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:
- Easy Top and Tunic by Indygo Junction
- 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 Bio: Nishi has been sewing garments since her grandma taught her how to sew an apron for her stuffed bunny rabbit. Her love for sewing her own clothing only grew from there. More than anything she loves the pride that comes with wearing something you’ve made yourself out in the world and feeling that special confidence that can’t be beat with anything store-bought! She now works at Hartford Stage part time as a stitcher sewing costumes.
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