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Date: April 23, 24, 25
Times: 10am - 4pm w/ lunch break
Level: Beginner
Membership Price: $300 (Members use discount code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% off)
Workshop Description:
This is a class for beginners to gain and practice foundational sewing skills! In class we will create a: tote bag, apron and, lastly, drawstring pants. For each of our three days we will produce one or more simple garments, moving from very easy, to a bit more complex! The goal is that participants will leave the class with basic skills to build on independently, a handful of lovely garments and (just as importantly) have a good time in the process of learning.
Below is a plan for the class. Please note that some details are subject to change, depending on pacing and class needs.
CLASS PLAN:
Day 1:
Setting up and understanding the machines
Measuring and cutting the pieces for a pillow case
Sewing the pillow case
Day 2:
Using a pattern to cut the pieces for an apron
Sewing the apron
Measuring and cutting the pieces for a tote bag
Sewing the tote bag
Day 3:
Using a pattern to cut the pieces for elastic waist pants
Sewing the pants
(Please note: Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace. Some will progress through the projects faster than others and some may not complete all the projects—but they’ll all leave with basic skills!)
About the Instructor: Sharon Mann is a Los Angeles based ceramics instructor and sewer. She teaches people how to make useful household items and easy to wear clothing to enhance the joy of everyday life.
Required Materials:
The following is the recommended materials list with a cost estimate total of $380. All supplies can be preowned or upcycled except I recommend getting a fresh pair of dressmaker scissors and your own machine:
Singer Heavy Duty Sewing machine, Singer 4411 or equivalent. A new machine will come with presser feet, needles and other tools. (If you have a used machine, please consult with the instructor to see what you will need.) $225
1 three-yard piece of cotton fabric for pants. This is enough fabric for pants up to 2XL. If you wish to make larger pants, bring additional fabric. $25
3 yards of elastic, 1” wide. $5
3 one-yard pieces of cotton fabric for a pillow case, tote bag, apron, $25
8” or longer dressmaker shears, $25
Small thread scissors or snips, $10
Seam ripper, $3
Tape measure, 60” or longer, $5
Clear ruler 6” x 24”, $6
Large safety pins, $5
Chalk (tailors grade chalk is not necessary, black board chalk is fine), $3
Sewing pins, $3
Pin cushion or magnetic pin holder, $5
Hand sewing needles, $5
Three spools of all purpose polyester thread, white, black and another color to match your 3 yard fabric piece, $9
Tool box to keep supplies organized $20
Optional Materials:
Students are welcome to bring any additional fabrics you’d like to experiment with.