Sewing 201: Sewing and Fitting Commercial Patterns

In Sewing 201 we focus on sewing (and fitting!) a commercial pattern. We’ll cover the basics (how to read the pattern, what all the terminology and symbols mean and how to navigate the instructions without frustration) and then we’ll work through fitting this pattern to your body measurements. In this session you’ll be making a button down blouse! After four short weeks you’ll leave with a one of a kind garment that you’ll be proud to show off to your friends and family.

Cost: $275 course fee, includes 10 hours of instruction, paper pattern and some supplies.

Prerequisite: This class assumes that you’ve completed our Sewing 102 course or have equivalent skills

Skilled Learned: how to read a pattern, terminology, symbols, taking proper body measurements, pattern layout, cutting, fitting and adjustments.

Upcoming Dates

• • August Weekend: class meets Sundays 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 & 8/25 from 10am-12:30pm
  • November Weekend: class meets Sundays 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 & 11/24 from 10am-12:30pm
  • We also offer private lessons for $60/hr if you’re anxious to get started or our current class times don’t work for your schedule. Email us to compare calendars.

If you’d like to be notified when future classes are added to our calendar, please complete this form.  For questions, email us at [email protected] with SEWING 201 in the subject line.

Supply List

• Sewing machine
• Basic sewing kit
• Fabric: 2 – 3.5 yards depending on size and length (see photo of pattern back above, or email us if you’re uncertain)
• (6-11) 1/2″ buttons
• coordinating thread
• 1.25 yards lightweight fusible interfacing (Pellon 906F recommended)