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| Beginner Sewing Lab 103 |
Instructor: Shannon Gifford
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"At Your Machine" If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.
In this third lab from our Series of Beginner Sewing Labs you'll finally be able to make a complete project using all the knowledge you've gained from the Beginner Lab 101 and 102. You'll also learn how to read through the pattern guidesheet :
- Basic seams (straight, curved, angled)
- Clip, trim, grade your seams
- Press your seams
- Three simple seam finishes
- Buttonholes and Buttons
- A simple zipper method
- Machine hemming
- Three basic hand stitches
- The little closures (snaps, hook and eye)
- Additional seam finishes
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Starts on: May 15th
Class ends after 4 weeks.
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Make a Bodice Muslin
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Instructor: Shannon Gifford
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Registration OPEN |
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What is a Muslin? A muslin is a test copy of your garment, used to correct the fit and assess the style.
Making a muslin can make the difference in a successful garment and a wadder. The process is easy, and the lessons you will learn will help you make a more beautiful, better fitting garment.
Join Shannon as we make a muslin for a jacket or blouse.
In this class, you will learn:
- How to choose the right fabric for your muslin
- Which pattern pieces are necessary
- How to mark your alterations
- How to transfer your alterations to your pattern
- How to make style and fit changes to your muslin
- What to do with the muslin when you finish
As an option, you may send your digital photos of your muslin for assitance and advice. These photos will be made available for the entire class, so we can all learn how to make fitting and style changes. Class is a combination of PDF downloads, Q&A boards and Interactive real time chat sessions with the instructors. |
Starts on: May 19th
 First Chat-5/21/08 10:00 PM*
Second Chat-5/28/08 2:00 PM*
Final Chat-6/4/08 10:00 PM*
Q&A boards close a week after the final chat
* Participation in the chat rooms is fun and optional.
All times are in Eastern Time Zone
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| Beginner Sewing Lab 104 |
Instructor: Shannon Gifford
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Registration OPEN |
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"Skill Building" If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.
In this final lab from our Series of Beginner Sewing Labs you'll build your skills up to the intermediate level and will no longer be afraid to tackle any sewing project.
- Patch Pockets
- Making gathers
- The easy fly zipper technique
- Interfacing pointers
- A simple collar
- Neckline facings
- Elastic casings
- Setting in a sleeve
- In-seam pockets
- Basic waistbands
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Starts on: Jun 15th
Class ends after 4 weeks.
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| Beginner Sewing Lab 101 |
Instructor: Shannon Gifford
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Registration OPEN |
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"Before you Cut"
If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.
In this long awaited Beginner Sewing Lab 101, you will learn:
- Setting up your sewing area
- Choosing your project
- Fabric
- Notions
- Interfacings
- Making your pattern fit (Basic pattern alterations)
- Using your sewing machine
- Practicing easy stitches
Check out the class outline for more details. Download the Class Outline |
Starts on: Jul 15th
Class ends after 4 weeks.
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| Beginner Sewing Lab 102 |
Instructor: Shannon Gifford
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Registration OPEN |
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"Cut, Mark and Fuse"
If you always wanted to learn sewing but didn't know where to begin, or if you are looking to refresh your sewing skills, we have the answer for you.
After you choose your project, it's time to cut out and prepare to stitch. Preparation of the pattern, pattern markings and guidesheets, cutting accurately, and marking reference points will be covered in this lab session.
In this second lab from our Beginner Sewing Lab series of classes, you will learn about:
- Pattern pieces and symbols; what they mean
- Layout charts and how to read them
- Getting your fabric ready to cut
- Grainlines
- Laying out your fabric accurately!
- Cutting and organizing
- Applying the interfacing
- Marking the pieces
- Testing the fabric
Check out the class outline for more details.
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Starts on: Aug 15th
Class ends after 4 weeks.
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