advanced sewing techniques
French seams sound sexy and are perfect for lingerie.  To learn this couture technique and other tricks of the trade, consider the Technique Classes.  Here you will advance your sewing skills.  Classes are designed around the requests of the individuals in the class.  Any number of techniques may be taught from appliqué to shirring, depending on the projects students bring.
Not sure how to read a sewing pattern with its coded symbols?  Want to make a skirt, but don’t know how to choose a good sewing pattern?   The Working with Patterns class will teach you how to read patterns, transfer the markings to your fabric, and tell if a pattern will fit.  Bring a pattern and come away understanding its instructions.
Working with Patterns
Learn:
  1. •how to read the symbols and terminology in a sewing pattern.
  2. •how to follow pattern cutting guidelines.
  3. •how to select the best size.
  4. •how to alter a pattern for a better fit.
  5. •different ways to mark your fabric with pattern symbols for easy sewing.
  6. •how to select interfacing and notions.
 
In these classes you will learn how to read the pattern you have selected.  You will discover techniques to cut out the fabric and transfer the pattern markings. In the studio and in small homework assignments these workshops teach you how to create a garment from start to finish!
Technique Classes
Learn:
  1. •how to make a better button hole.
  2. •how to inset lace.
  3. •how to make french seams.
  4. •how to create shirring.
  5. •how to make your own bias binding.
  6. •how to mitre a corner.
  7. •other techniques.
 
Contact us to discuss techniques you would like to learn.
For a schedule of classes,
or
to arrange for private sewing lessons,
 contact us .
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NEW WORKSHOP: Sewing Children’s Clothing from Patterns!