Introduction to garment making will focus on understanding fabric types, styles, basic construction, professional finishes.
Students will learn to read & understand apparel patterns and shape them into wearable garments.
Create a reference binder of techniques and notes on your journey to custom clothing!
Learn to read both tissue paper & PDF patterns.
8 week course; 2.5hr/once a week
Friday Evenings 6:30pm-9pm
Pattern focused
Learn to piece, cut, and read patterns, using both traditional tissue paper patterns & PDF patterns
Learn finishing hems & techniques while keeping a neat reference binder
Finishing techniques
Terminology
Supplies Required:
Sewing machine
Coordinating thread
Rotary Blade
Fabric scissors (6” - 8” recommended)
Basic Sewing kit (marking tools, pins/clips, safety pins, thread snips)
Marking tools (vanishing tailors chalk, washable blue fabric marker, frixion pen)
Various needles (70/10 - 90/14 general use, 100/16 denim/canvas, ball point)
Fabric suited to project (each will be outlined in detail) + notions
PDF Patterns, printed & pieced
Binder (handouts, notes, sample work)
Lesson 1
Learn about material - knits vs woven, natural vs synthetic, fabric types and structures
Grainline, cross grain, bias
How to take measurements. Students will take their own measurements to record in their binder.
Sample work of
Finished hem techniques (pinking shears, zig zag stitch, serger/overlock, french seam, double fold hem, skinny hem, stay stitch, baste, blind hem etc…)
Zippers (plastic teeth, coil, metal teeth, invisible)
Button Holes
Embellishments: Gathering, pleats, decorative trims & stitching, twin needle, freehand, machine stitch types (satin, long, decorative, lettering) different feet
Darts
- Intro to patterns
Sizing
Cutting tissue paper
Reading booklet info
Pattern Symbols
Intro to Pajama pants Pattern
Layout & cut process
Lesson 2 - PJ Pants
Choose between a straight legged pant (with or without cuff) or a cuffed short. Both pants and shorts feature an elasticized waist, pockets and a faux fly. Techniques: Using a pattern, transferring markings, hemming pants, elastic waistband, topstitching
**Shirt from the pattern will be made as the last project Lessons 7 & 8. It is recommended to purchase enough fabric for the outfit if you would like to have a matching set of pajamas**
Lesson 3 & 4 - Robe
Véronik is our take on a luxurious robe, an indispensable and elevated design for cozy time at home, or as an unexpected layering piece for out on the street.
The Véronik Robe comes in two lengths, hitting at mid-calf, or just above the knee. Choose between a traditional collar band, or a notched collar for architectural interest. The sleeves come in two lengths: elbow length with a facing (perfect for adding a pop of fabric contrast) or wrist length with a folded hem. All views include roomy slanted pockets and can be tied with a traditional full sash, or looped through the side seam openings to create unexpected volume in the back.
https://www.namedclothing.com/products/lahja-unisex-dressing-gown (Men PDF option)
Lesson 5 & 6 - Dress
https://www.eastcoastquiltco.com/shop/c/p/Closet-Core---Pattern---Cielo-TopDress-x67870607.htm
The Cielo Dress & Top is an easy, breezy take on a boxy tee and shift dress. Loaded with interesting details and interchangeable features, it will fast become a wardrobe-building favourite.
Choose between a semi-cropped top with a cuffed short sleeve (View A) or a dramatic gathered long sleeve (View B). Or, make an easy-fitting dress with sleek inseam pockets (View C), or without pockets (View D). All views have a slightly dropped shoulder, angled shoulder yoke and roomy fit, with a choice between an elegant bias binding or a faced neckline finish.
Lesson 7 & 8
The Carolyn top features a classic notched collar, curved hem and breast pocket with three sleeve options, button & button holes
For a matching pajama set, choose between a straight legged pant (with or without cuff) or a cuffed short. Both pants and shorts feature an elasticized waist, pockets and a faux fly. personalize Carolyn by adding contrasting piping details for an elegant finish.
https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/negroni (Men`s shirt PDF)
This class is suited for adults (age 15+)
All workshop participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the workshop. The entire waiver can be viewed at the bottom of our classes page. (East Coast Quilt Co. Workshop Waiver)
CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cannot attend a class and it is 7 or more days before class, you will receive a store credit for 75% of the value of the class with a 30-day expiry date. If you cancel less than 7 days before class, you will NOT receive a refund or store credit. No credit or refund will be given for a "no show" in class regardless of reason. So please ensure that you are able to attend before signing up. East Coast Quilt Co reserves the right to cancel classes/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full class fee.
WHAT IS IN A BASIC SEWING KIT:
For most of our classes we ask you to bring a 'basic sewing kit' which usually contains: rotary cutter and/or scissors, small snipping scissors, straight pins & a pin cushion or collector, seam ripper, a spool of neutral 50 wt cotton thread, extra bobbins, notebook & pen/pencil, ruler(s), etc.).
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
Skill Details: | Confident Beginner. Participants should be comfortable with their machine (threading, changing feet/stitches/settings), cutting, seam allowances, some serging experience would be helpful but not necessary |
Materials Included: | none |
Instructor: | Kerri Ivany |
Instructor Bio: | Textile artist, professional seamstress, and a sewing instructor. Lover of boho/hippie and vintage style in modern forms. Kerri has been practicing her craft for many years, graduated with a college diploma in textiles, and has worked various jobs since graduation (2013) within the sewing industry. (Tailoring, production sewing, teaching workshops/classes, costume) Currently working for local quilt shop East Coast Quilt co., Kerri loves to engage, educate, and inspire creativity in others. Sharing her experience, product & fabric knowledge, and teaching various quilting classes with ECQco. I love to create. I love to work with my hands - I've always been tactile so craft was a perfect fit. You can follow Kerri online through her artist social media pages: Facebook/olivecloth.ca Instagram/olivecloth.ca |
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