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Beginning Sewing: Garment Making

Adults

Ready to move past basic repairs and start creating your own clothing? Whether you are an absolute beginner who has never touched a sewing machine, or a hobbyist looking to dive into garment construction, this hands-on course will give you the skills, confidence, and techniques to make clothes that fit. No prior sewing experience is required.

You’ll apply your new skills directly to a project of your choice! Select either a classic apron (perfect for absolute beginners) or a custom button-up shirt (great for a bit of a challenge). Students can expect to finish one project during class with a little outside practice, or dedicated stitchers can even tackle both. In this course we’ll learn:

  • How to confidently use and troubleshoot your own sewing machine
  • How to select the appropriate fabric and interfacing for a project
  • Taking accurate body measurements and reading garment patterns
  • Mastering clean seams, edge finishes, straight lines, and curves
  • Crafting professional buttonholes and sewing on buttons

    • Sep 14–Oct 19 (Mon) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
    [3584E] Jam Jenkins – 6 sessions
    Tuition: $279 and $10 supply fee

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    Students must bring their own sewing machine, project fabric, muslin practice fabric, and notions. Patterns and interfacing will be happily supplied. Find your supply list here.