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Intro To Fashion Sewing 101: Garment Construction Basics

This is a 6 hr, 2-day class for individuals wanting to learn to sew clothing. NO PREVIOUS SEWING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Each class is 3 hours long, and students will learn:
- Machine Anatomy
- How to thread their machine and wind the bobbin
- How to sew in a straight line
- All about garment tools and notions
- All about fabric
- Knits
- Wovens
- Grainlines
- Interfacing
- Special Occasion Fabric
- Basic Order of Operations
- Staystitching
- Understitching
- Topstitching
- Facings
- Sewing convex and concave curves
- Basic Types of Closures
- Buttons
- Zippers
- Invisible
- Centered
Class Project: Students will sew a basic beginner-friendly pair of pajama pants.
Note* A minimum of 2 students is required for this class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund or you can be rescheduled to a later class.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Absolute Beginner |
| Materials Included: | Materials Needed: 3-yards of woven fabric, and 1 |
| Requirements: | Students must be ages 16+ |
| Instructor: | Mia Green |
| Instructor Bio: | Mia Green serves as the Director of Education at Hoops & Needles, bringing years of experience in teaching the art of sewing to both adults and children through dynamic in-person and online classes. She has partnered with cities across Texas to lead engaging summer sewing programs and fashion camps for youth, as well as professional development and team-building workshops for adults. Now as part of the Hoops & Needles team, Mia is excited to offer her expertise in garment sewing to customers through a variety of in-person and virtual class experiences. |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.

