Sips & Sewing Patterns
For unique styles and custom-fit comfort, nothing beats making your own clothes! This class will walk through the basics of how to sew—from learning a pattern, and size selection, to measuring, marking, and cutting fabric. We'll start with how to measure yourself to determine pattern size, read a pattern envelope or webpage, and evaluate pattern difficulty. Then, using an example, we'll go through how to prep patterns and fabric, lay out and true fabric for cutting, and go over various methods for transferring pattern markings. This class will also cover what to know about seam allowance and how to grade between sizes, with plenty of time for questions.
This is a demonstration-based class, geared toward beginner sewists who have some experience with machine sewing or basic construction, and who are not familiar/comfortable with sewing from a pattern. Youth are welcome to participate with 1-1 adult supervision.
About the Instructor:
Hannah Giersdorf is enthusiastic about helping people create a wardrobe that aligns with their sense of style as well as sense of justice, and wants to give people the knowledge they need to avoid common roadblocks on the path to a self-created style.
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Sips & Sewing Patterns
For unique styles and custom-fit comfort, nothing beats making your own clothes! This class will walk through the basics of how to sew—from learning a pattern, and size selection, to measuring, marking, and cutting fabric. We'll start with how to measure yourself to determine pattern size, read a pattern envelope or webpage, and evaluate pattern difficulty. Then, using an example, we'll go through how to prep patterns and fabric, lay out and true fabric for cutting, and go over various methods for transferring pattern markings. This class will also cover what to know about seam allowance and how to grade between sizes, with plenty of time for questions.
This is a demonstration-based class, geared toward beginner sewists who have some experience with machine sewing or basic construction, and who are not familiar/comfortable with sewing from a pattern. Youth are welcome to participate with 1-1 adult supervision.
About the Instructor:
Hannah Giersdorf is enthusiastic about helping people create a wardrobe that aligns with their sense of style as well as sense of justice, and wants to give people the knowledge they need to avoid common roadblocks on the path to a self-created style.