Intermediate Sewing Techniques

INTERMEDIATE SEWING TECHNIQUES

De-Mystify How to Sew the Perfect Project or Garment

Tuesdays, April 5 and 12, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm 

Class Fee: $49 plus supplies purchased here

(Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing Class or some previous sewing knowledge)

Some of the topics covered:

• Sewing Machines – What you need to look for when buying a new machine
• Essential Supplies and Tools – What to buy now and what to put on your wish list
• Thread – Why is thread important
• Fabric – The basis for a perfect result after all of your hard work
• Patterns – Determining size, type and how to read the back cover
• Laying Out and Cutting a Pattern – Pinning and cutting tips
• Sewing the Perfect Seam – Learn tips for sewing straight lines 
• Sewing curves – De-mystify this!
• Marking Tools and How To’s
• Pressing – Some say proper pressing is more important than sewing (?)
• Removing Stiches – Un-sewing happens to the best of us
• Seam Finishes
• Darts
• Zippers (regular & invisible) – Do not be intimidated when sewing in a zipper
• Hemming – There is more than one way
• Facings – How to have pretty necklines and armholes
• Button Holes – This doesn’t have to be scary
• Other Fasteners – Discover a few options to a button hole