Adult Sewing: Two Piece Garment
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
June 3 – July 29
Ages 16+
***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***
Class:
This is a sewing class designed for individuals who already have a basic understanding on how to operate a sewing machine. No prior garment experience is required. This class will teach students how to measure their body, select a pattern size according to the desired fit, and cut and sew a two piece matching set. The pants can be either long or short length. The top is button up and short sleeved.
*** The Instructor encourages students that if they own their own sewing machine, they may bring it to class to work on their project on a machine they are more familiar with. Baker Hunt still provides sewing machines for students who don’t own a machine and/or students who prefer not to transport their personal machine from home.***
What You’ll Learn:
Students will learn:
-Accurate body measurement
-Selecting a size to sew taking ease and desired fit into consideration
-Measure and cut fabric to the grainline
-How to sew different garment elements, including but not limited to: collars, front facings, casing for waistband, inseam pockets, patch pockets, hems, hem facings, lined yoke
-How to troubleshoot common problems in garment sewing
-Tips on how to sew different elements in a more streamlined way
What You’ll Leave With:
Students will leave with a completed two piece matching set of the featured garment.(See photo) Students will receive the pattern instructions as well as the instructor’s written clarifications, modifications, and notes for maximum understanding.
Deadline to register by: May 29th
Instructor: Rachel Robertson
Supply List
Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project, and provides limited material fabric for the project.
Students are encouraged to bring their own fabric material/fabric pattern to class since sewing project is personal and a form of self expression.
Students Will Need to Purchase/ Bring:
Students will need to purchase:
- Fabric-6 yards
- suggested material: washed linen, rayon, crepe, cotton woven. Not suitable for quilting cotton.
- suggested retailers: Silk Road Textiles, Michael’s (location dependent), online: SewbySew.com, Fabric Wholesale Direct, Matchy Matchy Sewing Club.
- Buttons – 4 buttons approx. 15mm size
- 1x spool Matching thread, 100% cotton.


