Beginner Sewing Boot Camp II - Clothing

This is an 8 week sewing class where students will focus on learning intermediate sewing skills, in addition to basic fashion design techniques and pattern reading skills used in creating some of today’s fashion designs.

This course is designed for the intermediate stitcher. perfect for those who have already taken our Fashion Lab Beginner Boot Camp.

Each two hour class will be project oriented and each student will leave classes with their finished wearable projects.

Classes 1 & 2
Tailored Skirt - Aline Skirt or Pencil Skirt

We’ll focus a bit more on fit for these sessions, creating a custom fitted skirt with darted waist, zipper closure & blind hem. A-Line Sketch | A-Line Photo | Pencil Sketch | Pencil Photo

Supplies Needed: 2 Yards of denim, linen, heavy cotton, light wool or something similar. 12″ Or longer zipper. BYO Supplies or purchase at studio.

Classes 3 & 4
Knit Top

These weeks focus is on sewing knits. We’ll create a faux wrap top & see knits aren’t as scary as we once thought.

Supplies Needed: 3 Yards heavy weight jersey knit or sweater knit. Or something similar with stretch that is not to thin and flimsy. BYO Supplies or purchase at studio.

Classes 7, 8, 9 & 10
Simple fitted bodice dress that is lined.

Gathered or pleated dress skirt at your desired length. Finally we’ll take everything we’ve learned in previous weeks to create a dress custom fit to your measurements.

Supplies Needed: 3-4 Yards of cotton, taffeta, linen or something similar. Yardage will be more if you would like to do longer length of have the skirt be more gathered. BYO Supplies or purchase at studio.

All Supplies, besides fabric, are included.
Students should purchase fabrics before class.