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Hem & Mend!
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
October 15 – November 12
Ages 16+

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*** No Class on October 22nd!!!***

Class:

In this 4-week class, students will learn how to hem their own pre-existing garments, repair holes, rips, seam tears, etc. This class is best suited for a student who has knowledge on sewing machine operation. Samples of different materials and different hemming techniques will be demonstrated in class for students to practice on. Students are highly encouraged to bring their own clothes from home that they desire to hem or to do basic mending. Please note, this class will not heavily alter the fit of garments by taking in waists or add fabric to increase garment size. Sample fabrics and materials will be provided for students to learn different hem techniques.

**If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it to class! If you do not, one will be provided for you to use!**
**This is a beginner level class**

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 will need to bring:

  • Garments from home students wish to hem or repair.

 

Teen: Sew Your Own Hoodie
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.
September 26 – November 14
Ages 13-15

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***NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 10th!!!***

Class:

In this 7-week class you will learn to measure, mark, and cut patterns, what different pattern markings mean, how to lengthen/shorten a pattern if needed, and how to sew together a knit pattern to make a lightweight sweatshirt perfect for spring and fall! Students will learn about pattern ease and selecting the size that best suits their desired fit. This class is best suited for confident beginners or intermediate sewists. Class instructor will go over important garment sewing fundamentals to build the proper skills to make your own clothes for years to come!

*** 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:

This beginner class will teach participants how to the introductory skills of sewing and garment making.

What You’ll Leave With:

At the end of the class, students will have created a unique handmade and cozy hoodie.

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project.

Sewing Lab: Garment Open Studio (Pants/Skirts)
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
September 22 – November 10
16+

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*** NO CLASS OCTOBER 13th & 20th!!!***

Class:

Sewing Lab: PANTS (or skirts!) 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, though specifically pants or skirts are not required. Students will work on their patterns in class and may have some homework to complete between sessions. 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 demonstrations on using a serger for finishing garments.

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 questions, please reach out to instructor Rachel directly at: [email protected]

**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.)

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
Saundra Skirt by Sydney Graham: https://sydgraham.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/saundra-skirt
Any from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club: https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/collections/bottoms?srsltid=AfmBOoqTnE-Bqver6WKl15kc6fp4el-ytoFevV9ARIgrjIebrmwrB-bF

Quilting Sewing Lab: Intermediate & Open Studio
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
September 21 – November 9
16+

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Class:

Sewing Lab: Quilting is for confident-beginner to intermediate quilters who want to test their skills and tackle more difficult patterns while still receiving quilting instruction! This class is best suited to individuals who understand quilt piecing and are proficient in using a sewing machine. Students should be confident beginner quilt piecers wishing to try more intermediate patterns or intermediate piecers wishing to try more advanced patterns.

What You’ll Learn:

In the 6-week course, the class will feature several patterns for students to choose from, and together with instructor Rachel they will set goals on what to have finished by the end of the session. Topics covered in this class include: weekly demonstrations on techniques, organizing pieces, labeling pieces, when to press seams open, handling bulk, pressing with a clapper and wool mat, advanced quilt piecing, and more!

***Please note, this class may feature homework to complete in between class sessions. If you do not have a sewing machine at home, goals will be set for your progress that will not feature homework.***

What You’ll Leave With:

At the end of the class, attendees will have a better understanding of more advance quilting techniques and the beginning piece, section, of quilt from a Elizabeth Hartman design from the students choosing.

NO CLASS on OCTOBER 12th & OCTOBER 19th!!!

 

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Students are responsible for procuring their own pattern, required fabric, and thread.

It is highly recommended students have a 12×12 plastic craft storage box for storing fabric and materials and transporting to and from class.

If you have any questions about patterns, thread, or fabric, please directly reach out to instructor Rachel at [email protected].

**If you have a sewing machine, please bring it to class!**

Students much choose their own Elizabeth Harman Pattern, Select patterns below: