This is an introductory garment sewing class designed to build on your basic construction skills. In this workshop, you’ll create the Orchard Dress by Helen’s Closet—a free PDF pattern available when you sign up for their newsletter. This PDF pattern will need to be downloaded through the original designer. Search the following to locate the pattern for our class: Helen’s Closet Orchard Dress.

Digital patterns will have to be printed in advance. You can print and tape them together or you can have the A0/copy shop files printed locally.

Who this class is for:

• Beginner and Above!

What you will learn:How to read and assemble a pdf pattern

• Taking Measurements

• Picking a size

• Fabric grain

• Make your own bias binding

• Interfacing and why it’s helpful

• Staystitching 

• Sewing and clipping curves 

• Inseam pockets