Sewing & Fashion Arts

You will learn how to: operate a sewing machine, select stitches, use a commercial pattern, follow a commercial pattern guide, choose suitable fabrics, prepare fabric for sewing, layout patterns, pinning patterns, cutting pattern pieces, and marking techniques. Construction methods will include seams, seam finishes, structural stitching, top-stitching, pockets, facings, hems and include buttons and buttonholes. Students will sew simple projects using common methods, project budgets and suppliers addressed. A list of required patterns and supplies will be provided in the first class. Please bring sewing notions, a pen & notebook. Approximate cost of project supplies is $25 and up depending on pattern and fabric choice. Prerequisite: No previous experience needed.

Build your sewing skills while constructing a skirt or pants using a commercial pattern. Learn how to take accurate body measurements to ensure a good fit. Methods to sew and finish seams, darts, facings, waistband, hems, standard and invisible zippers will be demonstrated. Projects to be determined in consultation with the Instructor to ensure project elements fit the scope of the course. Please bring your basic sewing notions kit and project supplies as projects start in the first class.Approximate cost of project supplies is $30 and up depending on pattern and fabric choice.Prerequisite: Sewing Introduction or equivalent.