SEW OP + MAKER SPACE

Learn to Sew Level 2: PJs, Sleep Shirt or Camp Shirt

Expand your garment-sewing skills—without the worry of fitting issues—using this great “Learn to Sew” pattern and Helen Bartley's exclusive PDF pattern-hack expansion pack to customize your look.

You’ll learn all the tricks for sewing a basic button-up shirt and drawstring/elastic waist pants. Make PJs, a sleep shirt with shorts or a camp shirt and beach pant/short combo. The fabric and design you choose make it your very own original!

You can choose from three sleeve designs, three length and hem options, and simple sizing for a slimmer fit. You’ll also learn how to add an in-seam pocket option.In this five-week course you’ll build sewing skills that will empower you to take on even more fashion sewing:

• Simple pattern-hacking for easy design changes
• Fabric layout, pattern placement and cutting
• Transferring pattern markings to fabric
• Seams and seam finishing
• Interfacing
• How to apply a collar, sleeves, buttonholes and buttons
• Casing for elastic and drawstrings
• Easy in-seam pockets

Prerequisite: Machine & Sewing Basics & Learn to Sew Level 1 or equivalent

Five 3-hour sessions, $265, includes pattern and PDF pattern-hack expansion pack.

Class meets March 23 & 30, April 6, 13, and 20 from 6-9