Soft Furnishings

Learn to Sew

Learn to Sew

 This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to sew. Whether you are a complete beginner or you have some sewing experience, this class will give you the skills you need to start sewing your own clothes and accessories.

The Class will cover:

1) Reading and Measuring:

Read a sewing pattern.

Measure your body and adjust the pattern to fit you.

Cut your fabric to size.

Pin and construct the cut pieces.

Make  basic adjustments to garments, such as darts and shoulder seams.

2) Patterns and Fabrics

Basics of Yardage and Fabric type

Choose the right fabrics and notions for your project

Order Fabric and care for it properly.

3) Sewing Machines

Get Started with your Sewing Machine

 

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Gather Your Supplies

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Learn to Sew

Reading and Measuring

You will Learn:

How to read a pattern.

How to measure your body and adjust the pattern to fit you.

How to cut in order to get the most out of your fabric.

How to pin and construct the cut pieces.

How Make any adjustments like shoulders and
darts to accentuate the waistline.

Patterns and Fabric

You will Learn:

Basics of Yardage and Fabric Type.

Fabrics and Notions.

Pricing, Manufacturer and Origin.

Ordering and Fabric Cleaning recommendations.

Sewing Machines

Need help with your machine?

Ask me. Questions Welcome.

Click on contact above.

I would recommend a Brother SQ9285 as a starter machine.

Available at Walmart, Jo Ann's and Amazon.

Getting Started

You will need:

Scissors: A larger pair for cutting fabric and a small pair for snipping threads. I am a big fan of electric scissors. They are available from Amazon.com

Ball Point Pins for making clothes.

Extra long Pins for Quilting.

Box of Safety Pins (Medium or Large) for Quilting.

Pin Magnet (Circular not Pin Cushion).

Pattern.

Measuring Tape.

Ruler

Seam Ripper

Thread

Fabric

Interfacing

Sewing Machine

Download the Jo Ann's App so you always see the sales.

I can take you to Jo Ann’s fabric store so you can get the things you need. This would be considered a class in the series.

Request a Lesson

Contact Sewing Souls

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