Garment Academy Session 101 Getting Started
Session 101 – Getting Started Sewing
There are some basics to learn whether you are looking to make your own clothes, cosplay, or sew for grandchildren. There are patterns and all the information they include, Measuring, Fabric Knowledge, and Cutting things out. Plus get to know the tools and terms for successful sewing. Once you know some basics and tools, apply your knowledge to all the other classes. You do not need to bring a sewing machine or any notions for this class.
1 ½ hour class
Garment Academy
Learning to sew your own clothes is more important now than ever. With more stores selling online and department stores selling “disposable” clothes it’s hard just finding a decent pair of pants or a t-shirt that even comes close to fitting. Finding fabric to make our clothes is easier than finding the garments!
Quickly learn to sew by mastering the fundamentals of sewing. Specific techniques will allow you to increase your skill levels. Make the clothes you want to wear!
Classes requirements:
If you have never used or a sewing machine or are very new to one, you will need to take our Sewing Machine Demystified class first. Please don’t hesitate to talk to us to determine if you need this class.
100 Level Sewing Lessons are broken into 5 sessions, each covering topics and making samples to prepare you for sewing your own clothes. You may take any of the classes at any time, there is no order. For example, maybe you have struggled with zippers, take Session 104. Brand new to sewing- take Sewing Machine Demystified and Session 101
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Materials Included: | Lecture/Demo class please bring a notebook |
| Instructor: | Alice Lorenzen |
| Instructor Bio: | Alice has been teaching sewing for 20+ years for both machines and garments. She is trained as a Palmer & Pletsch fitting/sewing instructor and is currently the University of Sewing's expert on Embroidery and software |
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