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Essential Garment Sewing Techniques

SUMMER INTENSIVE


Details

From basic seams to fly front zippers and everything in between, this 12-week summer intensive will take you through all the major sewing techniques used in garment sewing. You will learn and practice each skill and compile a binder full of sewn samples of each technique that you can use for future reference. We will cover all the following and more! Stay-stitching Edge-stitching Top-stitching Under-stitching Hand stitching Stretch stitching Trimming, clipping, notching, grading Pressing and clean finishing French, flat-felled & princess seams Darts, tucks and pleats Gathering, easing and ruffles Facing, interfacing and lining Bias binding and piping Zippers - centered, lapped, invisible, fly front, exposed Buttons and buttonholes Casings and elastic Pockets Set-in sleeves Hems - chiffon, narrow, basic, curved, blind Pre-requisite: Must be 13 years of age or older and know how to operate a sewing machine This class meets for 12 weeks: Saturdays, 2:00pm - 5:30pm, June 20th - September 19th (skips August 1st and 29th) $600


Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the start time of your class in order to receive a refund. There are no make-up classes for any classes missed; if you miss a class, you can schedule a private lesson for an additional fee to get caught up. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment or other reasons, you will receive a full refund. Students must be 13 years of age or older in order to participate and minors must have a parent sign a consent form before class. All classes are held at the Eugene Ballet Costume Shop located at 154 e. 16th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401. You may arrive up to 15 minutes before your class starts. Classes start promptly, so please don’t be late! Questions? axel (at) fashionclownette (dot) com


Bathing Suits

Class Materials Lists

Click on a class icon below to download a PDF which contains a list of the materials you will need for your class.

Bras & Panties
Sewing w Patterns
Copy Cat
Ballet Attire
Fanny Pack
Hats
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