Beginning Sewing Clothes: Sew like a Pro!
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Ready to dive into garment sewing but don't know where to start? Join us for an empowering, hands-on workshop designed to take the guesswork out of garment construction and help you Sew like a Pro!
In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn essential skills and industry insider tips to sew clothes that look professionally finished, fit your body beautifully, and give you the ultimate confidence boost to tackle any clothing pattern.
Date: August 19th
Time: 5pm-8pm
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.
What You’ll Learn
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Pattern & Fit Basics: How to choose your correct pattern size and what to do if you fall between sizes.
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Fabric & Tools: Master fabric selection for your pattern, understand interfacing, and learn how to choose the right sewing machine needle.
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Professional Finishes: Techniques for finishing your inside seams so your clothes look flawless inside and out.
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Specialty Techniques: Conquer the invisible zipper and learn how to sew gorgeous shirring using elastic thread.
Supply List:
Please bring the following items to class:
- A beginner friendly skirt pattern (uncut). We won’t sew this during class, but use
it as a reference for sizing. - Measuring tape
- ½ yard of cotton or muslin to practice zippers and shirring with
- Invisible zipper
- Invisible zipper foot if you have one or you can borrow one
- Empty bobbin and a full bobbin
- Elastic thread
- Sewing machine
- All-purpose thread
- Universal needle
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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