Pattern 101

Learn how to alter and repair garments, both ready-to-wear and handmade. Students work on their own projects, practicing making alterations for themselves. Students also participate in group discussion and demonstrations, which teach how to think about making alterations and repairs for others.

In this 3-class series, you will bring your favorite garments and we will choose one that best fits your sewing experience level and the time required to complete it. I’ll show you how to lay out and trace the individual parts of the garment, create a pattern, and sew your clone.

Want to know the basics of how to sew a shirt but not sure where to start? This guide is here to help you figure out what type of shirt you want to make, tips for sewing shirts, and different patterns to try.

You will have patterns that fit and you’ll be able to turn it into innumerable designs for skirts, shirts and blouses, dresses and pants. You will learn how to make patterns, fit them, manipulate them, design them then make them for knits. Sign up for the classes one at a time or sign up for the ...

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