Event:
Sew Your Own Clothes: Customizing Patterns
Instructor:
Vienna Goates
Cost:
$18
Date:
Saturday, May 20, 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Register:
www.thimblesandthreads.com
Reservations:
www.quilterslodge.com
10 AM to 12:30 PM 6 PM to 9 PM
[email protected] This class is all about pattern hacks! Take one pattern and learn how to customize it in several different ways to get a huge variety of garments to build your handmade wardrobe. One of the best things about sewing your own wardrobe is making clothes that look and fit however you want! We’ll be taking the Scout Tee by Grainline Studio that we made in our part one class (don’t worry! If you didn’t take part one, you can still take part two!) and I’ll show you how to create a variety of different looks all with the same pattern. I’ve hacked the Scout Tee pattern so many times and will provide you with a packet of detailed instructions of how to create eight different variations of this great pattern. Learn to make a Scout Dress, add a Peter Pan collar or cute ruffles, make it tunic length, long sleeves, and more! By mixing and matching elements, you can create tons of different garments. In our class, we’ll be choosing one variation to make (your choice!) but you’ll go home with the information you need to sew all the pattern hacks yourself. Level: Confident Beginner! You don’t need to have sewn any clothing before, but it’s probably best if you know your sewing basics. If you have not sewn a Scout Tee before, or didn’t take my first class, that’s okay! You can still come and learn how to make this fabulous top. If you’re a more experienced sewer, this is a great way to learn how to add lots of fun elements to handmade clothing.
Class Supply List
- Sewing Machine (The Quilter's Lodge offers sewing machine rentals for $10/day) - The Scout Tee Pattern by Grainline Studio - 2-4 Yards Pattern Ease - Fabric (Quilting cotton, rayon, gauze, voile, lawn, any light-to-medium weight woven fabric works great. Certain variations of the pattern are best for really light weight fabrics. For example, anytime you’re adding ruffles, you’ll want to stick with light weight fabrics with nice drape that aren’t too stiff.) - Pins, Scissors, Seam Ripper, Tape Measure, Scotch Tape, Coordinating Threads, - Pencil, Ruler, Basic Supplies for Drafting