Garment Sewing (3 sessions)

​Garment Sewing 101 Class Description

​From how to take your measurements, learning to read a pattern to finished garment, learn how to sew a basic T shirt style top! This is a beginner friendly workshop. Perfect for folx who have completed the Learn to Sew class, or have made some basic items like a tote, zipper pouches, etc. There will be support for minor fit adjustments. This workshop is not just for sewing, it’s also about community building. There will be time to get to know one another and share about our creative process!

​Session 1: July 1st  *No Sewing Machine Needed

• ​Meet & Greet!

• ​Taking measurements

• ​Reading a pattern and determining size

• ​Cutting paper pattern pieces

• ​Where to source and how to prep fabric

​Homework: Source & prep fabric, gather supplies, print & assemble pattern or obtain a hardcopy

​Session 2: July 8th  *Sewing Machine NEEDED

• ​Show & Tell Fabric and Vision

• ​Pinning & Cutting

• ​Making bias tape

• ​Start sewing

​Session 3: July 15  *Sewing Machine NEEDED

• ​Fit adjustments : Crop or not to crop?

• ​Sewing & Finishing

• ​Show & Tell, debrief, feedback

​Supplies

​Needed by first session:

​Measuring tape

​100 Acts of Sewing shirt No. 1 Sewing Pattern

• ​Printed Version: https://shop.100actsofsewing.com/products/100-acts-of-sewing-shirt-no-1-sewing-pattern

• ​PDF Version: https://shop.100actsofsewing.com/collections/digital-patterns/products/100-acts-of-sewing-shirt-no-1-pdf-sewing-pattern

​Please have your paper pattern templates printed out at 100% scale. Have the pattern pieces taped together per the instructions.

​Needed by second session:

​Sewing Machine - in good working order with necessary parts (power cord, foot pedal (if applicable) bobbin & presser foot)

​Fabric scissors

​Small scissors or snips

​Pins

​Fabric indicated in pattern

​Thread and prepared bobbin

​New 80/12 sewing machine needle