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Class levels

Level 0 - No experience required!
Level 1 - You've taken intro to sewing OR you're comfortable setting up a sewing machine and using it to make a straight                       stitch and are ready for your next project
Level 2 - You've made a 1-3 small projects and want to learn garment and quilt making basics
Level 3 - You've made a handful of small - medium sized projects and are ready for a more complex project
Level 4 - You've made a few garments and are comfortable working with sewing patterns

Class levels

Level 0 - No experience required!
Level 1 - You've taken intro to sewing OR you're comfortable setting up a sewing machine and using it to make a straight                       stitch and are ready for your next project
Level 2 - You've made a 1-3 small projects and want to learn garment and quilt making basics
Level 3 - You've made a handful of small - medium sized projects and are ready for a more complex project
Level 4 - You've made a few garments and are comfortable working with sewing patterns

Intro to Garment Sewing - Boxy Top

Level 2 | Learn the basics of garment sewing while making a cute top!

140 US dollars
Sincere Studio

Class Description

In this class we will work step by step through the process of sewing a simple boxy top. Students will gain important sewing skills and confidence and will leave class with a brand new wardrobe staple to show off to their friends. In this class students will learn: -How to lay out, read, and interpret a pattern. -How to sew from a pattern, including straight and curved seams. -How to finish seams with a zigzag stitch. -How to attach bias binding. -How to hem a garment. Materials List: -100 Acts of Sewing Shirt No. 1 Pattern (provided by Sincere Studio) -1 ½ -1 ¾ yards light-weight cotton lawn or poplin, light to medium weight linen (3 - 5 oz) or linen/cotton blend woven fabric (no jersey or knit fabrics) Find exact yardage here -1 yard ½ inch bias tape -matching thread (polyester or cotton/poly) Students will be able to take home their pattern so they can make more boxy tops!

Class Policies

-Class instruction starts no later than 5 minutes after the class start time. Participants who arrive later may miss instruction or demonstrations. -Sincere Studio will be sending out emails with important class information, including lists of materials students may need to bring to class. If you do not receive an email, please let us know! hello@sincerestudiopdx.org Sincere Studio's refund, rescheduling and cancellation policy 100% refund - cancellation or reschedule more than two weeks prior to class start or up to 24 hours after booking One time reschedule - reschedule less than two weeks but more than 48 hours prior to class start; Sincere Studio will only provide one reschedule per class booking. for cancellations or reschedule requests less than 48 hours - no refund or class credit To cancel or reschedule, please email us at hello@sincerestudiopdx.org

Upcoming Sessions

Contact Details

  • 2636 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA

    hello@sincerestudiopdx.org

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