Skill Level:

Beginner/Intermediate

Skill Details:

Some understanding of basic garment making will be helpful. If it’s been awhile since you sewed clothing that’s fine – we will have you remembering everything before you know it.

Description

During this 2-session class we will go from yardage of fabric to a fun versatile jacket that you will get lots of compliments when you wear it. You will learn how to lay out a pattern and cut out the pieces. Then you will learn the basics of garment construction, tips on how to work with different fabrics and how to finish the jacket with top stitching.

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Supplies:

•       Pattern included in class fee. Pick up your pattern when you register for the class
•       Fabric for your size as recommended on pattern - Batik, Rayon Batik, Linen, Wool, Stretch.... Everything works! (Wash, dry and iron fabric prior to class)
•       Construction thread to match (40 weight thread)
•       NEW 80 Universal needle
•       Sewing machine in good working order with power cord, foot control and accessories
•       Foot for your sewing machine for zig zag and one for straight stitch
•        1 yard Interfacing (lightweight fusible) if using a knit or light weight fabric
•       Acrylic ruler that is at least 3X18 inches or larger
•       Large sharp scissors for cutting fabric
•       Small sharp scissors for cutting thread and trimming seams
•       Straight pins
•       Fabric marking chalk or marking pencil
•       Iron & pressing surfaces provided in class
•       Serger (optional) to serge the seams for a nice finish (if you don’t want to serge the seams you can zig zag them using your sewing machine.
• Come to Class with all your supplies ready and labeled with your name

•        Register for class & pick up pattern
•        Purchase fabric
•        Prepare your fabric. You will want to wash your jacket it’s important to treat your fabric before you sew it.  Wash your fabric in the hottest water that is recommended (make sure that any shrinking happens before you cut out your jacket). Similarly dry your fabric on the hottest setting that is recommended. If your fabric is batik I recommend treating it with Retayne as recommended on the Retayne package. Then wash and dry to preshrink. (you may still want to wash your jacket separately but the Retayne treatment will make a big difference on eliminating the color running.
•        Iron your fabric so it is ready to lay out the pattern and cut when you get to the class