Machine Sewing: The Linn Tee
DESCRIPTION
Come sew a simple linen or cotton shirt with Azadi Folk School, using the Linn Tee pattern by Elizabeth Suzann! Class is 3.5 hours long and the project generally takes beginners 2 hours to finish, so you will leave with a finished product!
Class Difficulty: This is a class for confident beginners. We will review machine basics if needed like threading your machine, straight stitch, back stitch, and top-stitching, as well as bias binding and curved hems. If you have no experience with a machine, that’s ok, we’ll teach you and you’ll get the hang of it!
What You'll Learn:
How to cut out garment pieces and follow a pattern
How to construct a basic shirt
Basic topstitching
How to sew a curved hem
How to hem a garment
Class Fee: This is a bring your own fabric class! The cost of instruction and basic materials for this class is $75. This includes use of sewing machines, thread, fabric scissors, and all our other tools, as well as a large-formatted printed pattern. You will also receive an embroidery kit in case you’d like to decorate your shirt later.
Sizing + Fabric Requirements: For sizes 2-3X, we recommend getting no more than 2 yards of fabric. If you are an XXS-M, you can get 1.5 yards of fabric. If you are a 3XL and above, 2.2-2.5 yards of fabric will be sufficient.
However, 2 yards (or 3 yards if you are a size 3XL and above) is the safest option, leaving you with plenty of extra fabric for mistakes.
Fabric Recommendations: Light- to medium-weight fabrics with no stretch will work exceptionally well. Linen, cotton voile, silk crepe, seersucker, tencel, rayon-pretty much anything with some drape will work for this pattern. Lighter-weight fabrics will add more drape, and heavier fabrics will result in a more structured garment. You can even try this in a wool or wool blend for a wintry option.
If you have any questions about how much fabric or what kind of fabric to get, email [email protected] and we will walk you through it!
What to Bring:
(REQUIRED) Prewashed, dried and ironed fabric (it must be pre-washed to avoid puckered seams when washing).
(OPTIONAL) Coordinating thread
(OPTIONAL) Sewing machine with basic accessories (foot pedal, power cord, bobbin, etc. We will have class machines for you, but If you have one at home you’d like to practice on, it would be best to bring that one so we can help you get to know your own machine!
Cancellation Policy: All our classes are non-refundable for now, but you can receive 50% class credit if you need to cancel. You will receive 25% class credit if you schedule less than 24 hours before class.