Intro to Garment Construction - Wovens - Level 1

Intro to Garment Construction, Wovens, Level 1 focuses on understanding fabric types, sewing with woven materials, basic construction, and professional finishes. Students will learn how to read and understand PDF apparel patterns (the most popular option for apparel sewing!) and shape them into wearable garments. Students will also create a reference binder of techniques, terminology, and notes on their journey to custom clothing!

This pattern and technique-focused workshop runs once a week for 6 weeks. 

Students will learn how to create the Craft Studio Tee by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club and the All Day Culottes by the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club! Please note, students are required to download their own copy of the PDF patterns to protect copyright. Both patterns are FREE!

In your first class, you will learn about the various types of materials (knits versus woven, natural versus synthetic, fabric types and structures), grainlines, and how to take measurements. Students will create a variety of samples, including:

• Finished hem techniques (pinking shears, zig zag stitch, serger/overlock, french seam, double fold hem, skinny hem, stay stitch, baste, blind hem etc.) 

• Embellishments: Gathering, pleats, decorative trims & stitching, twin needle 

Students will learn about:

• Transferring markings/making copies of patterns

• Sizing and grading

• PDF Pattern vs Paper Pattern 

• Pattern Symbols

• Sewing with woven materials

• Creating basic quilted pieces

• Layout & cut process PDF (homework to print and piece PDF pattern)

PROJECT #1: Craft Studio Tee by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club


The Craft Studio Tee by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club is a boxy woven tee with a dropped  shoulder and light boatneck shape. The simple shape of the garment provides an overall relaxed  fit. Paired with a light- to mid-weight fabric this piece is perfect for all seasons. 

PROJECT #2: All Day Culottes by the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club 

The All Day Culottes by the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club are a beginner pant pattern perfect for  an introduction with their elastic waistband, high-waisted, and straight leg fit. These comfy pants  have two front inset pockets and two back pockets for all your needs.  

As an elastic waist pant, this allows for ample adjustments to fit your figure, learn how to insert  pockets, and play with your fabric selection! 

SUPPLIES REQUIRED:

• Sewing machine (bring your own or use one from the shop!)

• Coordinating threads

• Rotary Cutter & Blade

• Fabric scissors (6” - 8” recommended)

• Basic Sewing kit (marking tools, pins/clips, safety pins, thread snips)

• Marking tools (vanishing tailor's chalk, washable blue fabric marker, frixion pen)

• Various needles (70/10 - 90/14 general use, 100/16 denim/canvas, ballpoint) 

• Fabric suited to the project (each will be outlined in detail in the workshop) + notions

• PDF Patterns, printed & pieced (guidance will be given by instructor)

Participants must be familiar with machine sewing & operating a sewing machine. A sewing machine is required. If you do not have one, we offer sewing machine rentals! Please let us know before the workshop. 

This class is suited for adults (age 15+)


All workshop participants are required to sign a waiver before the workshop. The entire waiver can be viewed at the bottom of our classes page. (East Coast Quilt Co. Workshop Waiver)

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cannot attend a workshop (either one-day, or a multi-day series) and it is 14 or more days before the start date, you will receive a store credit for 75% of the value of the workshop. If you cancel less than 14 days before the start of the workshop, you will NOT receive a refund or store credit. No credit or refund will be given for a "no-show" in the workshop regardless of the reason. So please ensure that you can attend before signing up.  EAST COAST QUILT Co reserves the right to cancel workshops/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full workshop fee.

WHAT IS IN A BASIC SEWING KIT: 
For most of our workshops we ask you to bring a 'basic sewing kit' which usually contains: a rotary cutter and/or scissors, small snipping scissors, straight pins & a pin cushion or collector, a seam ripper, a spool of neutral 50 wt cotton thread, extra bobbins, notebook & pen/pencil, ruler(s), etc.)