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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.