DATES: Saturday , 1st of February 2025 , 9:30 am to 4:30pm + 1 Sewing Club Session
( Thursday 6pm to 5:30pm)
Our Make your own clothes course-is designed to introduce you to the great joy of designing your own, made-to-measure clothes !
We’ve created a 9 Module ( A to I ) self-paced course designed to give you all the necessary skills to create clothes. From sewing to cutting and transforming patterns , you will experiment all the necessary techniques to build a personal wardrobe. The Class is suitable for complete beginners or for the more seasoned makers that want to deepen their knowledge of garment making . You will leave each Class Module with a solid foundation to make your own clothes at home afterward .
Our Module can be taken any Saturdays at the Port Coquitlam Studio ( contact info@studio-maedesign.com to book your Course Session ).
Module A will review all the basic knowledge you will need to sew clothes starting using the easiest yet beautiful fabric: Cotton, linen or hemp woven fabrics..
We’ve curated a series of beautiful sewing projects that will give you the opportunity to learn different skills. Choose one project from : a Spring Shirt or Short, a blouse with raglan sleeve and gathered cuffs , a tank top with front gathering and side slit , a men's top with button tab closure.
Here are the topics we will cover during the class : Thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin/ Cut your fabric properly / Handling of the sewing machine: feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners / explore the range of features and stitches on the machine / sew different types of seams / Understand the sequence of construction of a project / Tips and tricks for sewing corners, round shapes and pockets / Hem and basic finishings.
Specific project topics : Sew darts ( Spring shirt , Blouse and Tank top ) / Make a tab closure and sew Buttonhole with your machine sew sleeves ( Tops and Shirt ) / gathering and finishing collar and neck with facing ( Tank top ) / Sew a waistband and side pockets ( Shorts ) / Sew set-in sleeves ( Men's top )/ Sew invisible zipper ( blouse )
Sewing Machine provided
The fabric and trims ( thread and buttons) for your project is in addition. We have some fabric available in our circular textile store and will also recommend a list of materials+ local stores at registration. Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.
LOCATION : 2071 Kingsway Avenue, Unit 701 Port Coquitlam
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