No serger? No problem! Learn how to finish your seams and hem edges with a variety of techniques using your regular sewing machine. Discover which finishes are best for different fabrics and garments. Practice in class making samples of French seams, flat-felled seams, a Hong Kong finish and more.
In this course you will take the pattern of YOUR favorite tee shirt and make a muslin mock up to fine tune the pattern. Students will then spend the third class session making a tee shirt from their new pattern!
Want to make jeans but nervous to start? Jeans are complex, but they don’t have to be scary! In this class, you’ll go step by step through the process of making jeans (using a pattern of your choice) and learn tips for choosing a size, fitting, topstitching, sewing with thick fabrics, assembling a fly, and more!
In this course you will take the pattern of YOUR favorite pair of pants and make a muslin mock up to fine tune the fit before creating your final pattern that is an exact replica of your pants.
Make the Sew Liberated Chanterelle Pants or the Wardrobe By Me Summer Pants in this fun sewing class!
Build confidence sewing with knits while making a simple, versatile tank top!
Go step by step through the process of making a classic button up shirt (using a pattern of your choice) and learn tips for plackets, collars, yokes, and more!
Mending is one of the best ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable and make your favorite clothes last longer. In this class, you’ll learn how to do a classic woven darn while mending one of your own garments. This class will be focused on darning flat garments, such as sweaters or pants, rather than socks.
In this course you will take the pattern of YOUR favorite shirt or blouse and make a muslin mock up to fine tune the fit before creating your final pattern that is an exact replica of your garment.
Mending is one of the best ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable and make your favorite clothes last longer. In this class, you’ll learn different ways to patch your favorite garments using visible patching techniques. You’ll learn about choosing patch fabric, hand stitching, and sashiko while mending one of your own garments.
Learn to sew with knits while making a simple, comfortable knit tank top!
Go step by step through the process of making a classic button up shirt (using a pattern of your choice) and learn tips for plackets, collars, yokes, and more!
In this course you will take the pattern of YOUR favorite pair of pants and make a muslin mock up to fine tune the fit before creating your final pattern that is an exact replica of your pants.
Learn how to sew the gorgeous Henrietta skirt from Spaghetti Western Sewing!
Basic hand stitching techniques are an integral part of fine sewing. Hand stitching gives you maximum accuracy and control for marking, basting, hemming and finishing. Grab a needle and thread and stitch along as Marla shows you how to do six basic hand stitches.
Want to make jeans but nervous to start? Jeans are complex, but they don’t have to be scary! In this class, you’ll go step by step through the process of making jeans (using a pattern of your choice) and learn tips for topstitching, sewing with thick fabrics, assembling a fly, and more!
Bring a leggings pattern of your choice and learn universal construction techniques that will translate to almost any knit leggings pattern!
Bring a tee shirt pattern of your choice and learn universal construction techniques that will translate to almost any knit tee shirt pattern!
Say no to wobbly curves, crooked corners, lumps,bumps and bulky edges. Sharp corners and smooth curves are the result when you understand how to trim, grade, notch, understitch and press properly. Make samples in class and learn techniques to make your seams and edges perfect.
Make a beautiful, versatile jumpsuit perfect for all seasons! The Jesse Jumpsuit features a camp collar, welt pockets, a button front, and elastic waist.
Learn how to sew the gorgeous Henrietta skirt from Spaghetti Western Sewing!
