INTERMEDIATE SEWING

 Sew, you’ve mastered the skill to sew a straight line. Ready to take your sewing to the next level?

This workshop builds off the beginner workshop, attendees will leave with a more challenging project in hand. All the essentials from beginner workshop will be reinforced, along with an introduction to more stitches & seam finishes and understand how to read and cut-out a commercial pattern.

During this workshop you will learn:

 

• Review of any beginner sewing fundamentals, needed

• New sewing machine settings procedures and attachments

• Stitching, seam allowances/finishes and basic hemming techniques

• Focus more closely on the construction of an item- pockets, skirt, pants, etc…

• Interfacing, lining, top stitch, strap construction

• Intro into how to read a commercial pattern

• Pattern cutting techniques at an intermediate level

 

Example of workshop projects:

Skirt, Shorts, PJ bottoms, Variety of tote bags, Purses, Wristlets bags, Decorative pillows, etc…

 

***Note: We recommend prior knowledge of inserting zippers &/or Buttonholes first. Sewing projects limited if no zipper placement experience. Attendees have option to take a zipper or buttonhole workshop before registering for this workshop.