class descriptions
A-line skirt:
The perfect cut for everyone! This skirt is so versatile, make it longer or shorter, in cotton, wool, twill, rayon … the possiblities are endless. In this class we will work on understanding a commercial pattern including laying out the pattern pieces, altering the pattern to fit our body type, piecing the garment, making darts, installing an invisible zipper, hemming and attaching a waistband.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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Amy Butler’s Barcelona Skirt This is a cute A-Line skirt made by layering the fabric and leaving the edges raw so that it has a frayed look after washing. Very cute and practicle for the summer! We will be inserting a lining, invisible zipper and hemming. Pattern includes a Apron Overlay which can be made to ‘jazz up’ your new skirt. Difficulty leval: Intermediate |
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Basic Shower Curtain Most people think curtains are hard because of all the measuring. Take this class and conquer that fear. We will talk about measurements, buying the right amount of fabric and different type of tabs. We’ll be making a standard size shower curtain, but you’ll also leave with the tools you’ll need to furnish all the windows in your house.
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Basic T-Shirt: Learn to make your own knit t-shirt using the serge or over-lock stitch on your conventional machine. If your machine doesn’t have these stiches plan on using one of ours. Long sleeve, short sleeve, v-neck or turtleneck, you can never have enough t-shirts. Difficulty level: Intermediate |
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Body Double A Body Double is a mold of your own body (kind of like a mannequin) made with a t-shirt , packing tape and you! If you are looking to improve your sewing, nothing beats having a body double right there to get the best fit. Much more economical and a lot more accurate then buying a dress form. This is a Sewtropolis service and appointments must be made in advance. Plan on spending 2-3 hours being taped and leave with your Body Double (not recommened for use in the carpool lane)
Difficulty level: None |
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Apron:
Love to spend time in the kitchen, why not spice up your kitchen attire with this little number. This apron can be made to look retro or very modern – you decide. If you choose to make your own bias binding be sure to sign up early in order to have your binding ready before class.
Difficulty level: Beginner |
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Bias Skirt This skirt is flattering for everybody, choose a stripe fabric and use optical illusion to your advantage. We will learn about cutting on the bias, and understanding a commercial pattern. Once you get the hang of this skirt you’ll be making more in no time.
Difficulty level: Beginner
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Easy Alterations
Tried to alter or mend your own clothes but didn’t know how to go about it? Bring in your items that need repair (up to 5) and we’ll help you figure it all out. Don’t worry if something seems to hard or involved, just bring everything and we’ll get to what we can, and talk about the rest! |
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Bean Bag Chair Terry is back with a fun new Bean Bag Chair project. Remember how much fun Bean Bag Chairs were? The kids love them, teens live in them and what college student doesn’t need a comfy chair to study in? In this two part class, Terry will be covering the basic stages during the first class and finishing up during the second class.
Skill level: Intermediate |
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