Sewing One: Learn the Basics
Tuesdays, September 16, 23, and 30 from 5:30-8:30pm
Class level: Beginner
Age requirements: 16+
Teaching artist: Sarah Best
Class fee: $200
Learn the basics of sewing from how a sewing machine works to making a simple garment! In this 3-session course we will start with an intro to the sewing machine, review basic supplies needed to sew, and learn basic machine stitches, including buttonholes and setting zippers. Next, we will learn how to read a sewing pattern and learn about suggested fabrics to use. Then, we will layout, pin and cut out a basic top pattern and finally, we will combine all of our learned skills to sew up and complete the garment! This course is for anyone who wants to learn to sew or wants to refine their skills with the basic mechanics of sewing.
A detailed supply list is below.
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Teaching Artist Bio:
Sarah is a longtime apparel designer with focus on knitwear and textile design. After graduation from UNC Chapel Hill, she took a retail job with Nordstrom which proved to be a great introduction with the business side of fashion. Her passion to sew and knit as a young girl led her to pursue the more creative side of the retail industry and head back to school for an Apparel Design degree, with a Textile Arts minor, at VCU in Richmond VA. Her career has included working for Armani Exchange and Ralph Lauren in NYC, then Lands’ End in Wisconsin. She has designed and developed men’s and women’s clothing, ranging from basic knits to swimwear, sleepwear, and heritage sweaters. She is currently working as an educator and contract designer, expanding her creative interests across interiors and textile arts.
Website: Sarah Best
Required Supplies (All but the sewing machine, fabric, and shears may be purchased as a Starter Kit from Sarah for $35. See below for more details):
Sewing Machine (if you would like to use one from TAC’s studio, please email us)
3 yards shirting weight fabric (purchase after the first class; Sarah will provide guidance)
Pins - Basic ball point
Pin cushion
Seam Ripper
Measuring Tape
Seam gauge
Tailors Chalk
Small scissors/ Snipes
Thread- multi-purpose- black , white, and gray
Optional (if you already own): Fabric Shears
Pattern - details to purchase will be shared before the first class
To purchase the required supplies as a starter kit, please email Sarah. Requests for Starter kits must be made by September 8.
Provided Supplies:
Rulers
Irons and Ironing Boards
Fabric Shears or Cutting Blade
Buttons
Lesson overview
Beginner guides
Sewing practice sheets