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Intro to Garment Sewing

This is an introductory class on how to sew your own clothing, no prior sewing experience necessary. We will be making the Craft Studio tee from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club which is a free pattern when you sign up for their newsletter. It is a cropped boxy top with ¾ length sleeves. This pattern can easily be lengthened to suit your preference. 

This PDF pattern which will need to be acquired through the original designer. Search the following to locate the pattern for our class: Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Craft Studio Tee

PDF patterns need to be printed prior to the first class. Please reference the PDF printing guide for help.

Who this Class is for—

Beginners! This is a perfect first garment project to take on. 

Skills we’ll Cover—

  • How to read and assemble a PDF pattern

  • Taking measurements

  • Picking a size

  • Minor pattern adjustments; lengthen/ shorten, grade between sizes

  • Fabric grain

  • Interfacing and why it’s helpful

  • Staystitching

  • Topstitching

  • Clipping curves

  • Seam finishing

  • Hemming— straight and curved fabric

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