Sewing Lab: Garment / Open Studio
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
January 12 – March 2
16+
Class:
Open Studio is for sewists who have a basic understanding of sewing garments who wish to improve their garment sewing skills in an environment with other students and an instructor. Students should be comfortable operating a sewing machine and should have a basic understanding of garment sewing. Students will work on their patterns in class at their own pace and may have some homework to complete between sessions.
What You’ll Learn:
Topics covered in this class include: weekly technique demonstrations with the option for students to construct a sample of specific techniques, measuring a pattern, choosing a size, making adjustments to patterns, garment sewing fundamentals, instruction on elevated garment finishes and instruction on how to use a serger to finish garments. Please note garment completion may rely on a student’s sewing abilities, speed, and ability to sew homework as well as sew/cut in class.
What You’ll Leave With:
Students will leave with increased knowledge in garment construction and a finished garment of their choosing.
Instructor: Rachel Robertson
Supply List
Students should procure their pattern, fabric, and coordinating thread. Fabric must be washed
prior to the start of the first class.
**If you have a sewing machine, please bring it to class!**
Suggested Patterns
***Please note: No jeans, no leggings/fabric with majority spandex. Reach out to Rachel with questions.***
(If your pattern is a pdf download, your local library can print the A0 file or any local Minuteman Press.)
Suggested Pants Patterns:
Coe Trouser by Daughter Judy: https://www.daughterjudypatterns.com/products/coe-trouser
Lane Pants by Sydney Graham: https://sydgraham.com/products/lane-pants-sewing-pattern
Any from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club: https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/collections/bottoms?srsltid=AfmBOoqTnE-Bqver6WKl15k
Suggested Dress/Top Patterns:
Any from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club: https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/collections/bottoms?srsltid=AfmBOoqTnE-Bqver6WKl15k
KNIT FABRIC: Laundry Day Tee: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/laundry-day-tee
If you have questions, please reach out to instructor Rachel directly at [email protected].
