Beginning Sewing Clothes: Refashioned men's Button-down Shirt
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Ready to dive into the world of garment sewing? Join us for a fun, eco-friendly DIY workshop where we will transform a classic men’s button-down shirt into an adorable, custom-fit, off-the-shoulder summer top!
Refashioning thrift store finds or closet hand-me-downs is one of the most rewarding ways to learn to sew. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn essential garment-making skills while unleashing your creative side. Space is limited, so grab your spot and your oversized shirt, and let's get making!
Date: August 15th
Time: 12pm-2pm
Instructor: Amy Datema- Amy's love of watching fashion designing reality shows led her to start sewing 12 years ago. She learned the basics from online classes, YouTube, reading any sewing books she could find, and making a lot of mistakes to learn from. Amy loves to refashion thrift store clothes and work with denim. She is passionate about helping others start their sewing journey! When she is not sewing, she is spending time with her family, playing with her dog Otis, volunteering at her church, Lamont CRC, and traveling with her husband.
In this class, you will learn how to:
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The Refashion Blueprint: How to map out and transform a structured button-down shirt into a breezy off-the-shoulder top.
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Custom Fit Basics: How to properly measure yourself for a comfortable, flattering fit.
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Elastic Casings: The secret to creating secure, clean gather lines for shoulders or waistlines.
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Design Customization: Explore endless style options! Learn how to shorten the shirt, alter the sleeves, add optional shoulder straps, or try your hand at waist shirring.
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Bonus Zero-Waste Project: Use your leftover elastic and the original shirt collar to stitch a matching, cute dog collar!
Supplies needed:
Please bring the following items with you to class:
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1 or 2 Men’s Button-Down Shirts: Look for fun prints, plaids, or solid colors in your husband's closet or a local thrift store. Note: The shirt should be at least 1 size larger than you normally wear. Going 2 sizes larger works great for a fuller, more gathered look!
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Elastic: 1-inch wide (non-roll preferred), long enough to comfortably fit around your shoulders.
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Sewing Machine: In good working order.
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Thread & Bobbin: All-purpose sewing thread matched to your shirt's color.
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Needles & Pins: A universal sewing machine needle, plus sewing clips or straight pins.
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Tools: A flexible tape measure.
Please Note: By completing your purchase, you agree to our class policies listed below.
Class Policy
Class Policy
Thank you for considering classes at Family Sewing. Our classes require planning and preparation in advance including ordering materials and supplies, scheduling teachers and reserving our classroom space. When students request cancellations or reschedule at the last minute, it affects all of the above in addition to taking away a spot from someone who wanted to take the class.
We are unable to make exceptions to our policy listed below. That includes reasons of illness, travel, or work. If you are unable to attend a class at the last minute, please consider offering the spot to a friend!
If Family Sewing cancels a class for any reason, you will receive a FULL refund.
If you wish to cancel 21 days or more before the date of your class, you will receive a FULL
refund.
If you cancel 14-20 days before the date of your class, you will receive a refund in the form of store credit.
If you cancel 3-14 days before the date of your class, you will receive a refund in the form of store credit minus the Teacher Fee for the class.
If you do not cancel your class within 48 hours of the class start date and time OR you do not show up, you will forfeit your payment for that class.
If you register for an event or class with a guest educator, your class fee is nonrefundable.
Thank you for understanding and supporting our small business!
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