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Alterations Workshop
Got pants that need hemming or taking in? Or a hole that needs to be fixed on your favorite shirt? This Sewing 101 class will cover how to use a home sewing machine and teach students how to do basic alterations and mending on their own.
In our Alterations class, students will learn the basics of using a home sewing machine - how to get set up, sewing workstation ergonomics, how to thread a machine, how to wind a bobbin, and using a straight stitch or a zig zag stitch. We will then go over how to measure an alteration, how to do a basic hemming alteration (shortening), how to take in side seams and a basic mending patch - on your clothes! You'll leave this workshop with the knowledge and skills to do your own basic alterations in the future.
For this workshop, students are highly encouraged to bring their own clothing to alter. Before altering clothing, or if you are unable to bring your own clothes to alter, we will be practicing on other fabric.
Workshop fee includes practice fabric, usage of sewing machines, tools and notions, and white or black thread for your project.
Led By: Ada of Asian Sewist Collective
Two-Part Sewing Workshop // Linen Knot Top
Thursday Evenings, June 20th & 27th 5:30-8pm
This Sewing 101 class will cover how to use a home sewing machine and teach students how to complete a basic project: drafting and sewing your own knot top. Students will learn how to take their own measurements, how to translate these measurements to fabric and make adjustments, and how to cut fabric and prepare it for sewing. We will also go over the basics of using a home sewing machine - how to get set up, sewing workstation ergonomics, how to thread a machine, how to wind a bobbin, using a straight stitch and two seam finishes (french seam & double fold).
For this project, we will be using linen fabrics - students will be able to select from one of three fabric colorways: black, cream or tangerine print on oatmeal. Students will also be given care instructions for their finished garments.
All fabric and materials are included in the workshop fee, including use of our sewing machines. If you already own a sewing machine and would like to practice on it, you are welcome to bring your own.
Led By: Ada of Asian Sewist Collective
Intro to Sewing Course
Wednesday Evenings, July 10th-31st 5-8pm
This intensive course includes 12 class hours of sewing, covered over 4 days. Each student will learn the basics of sewing through multiple projects - spanning garment sewing, quilting and basic housewares and accessories - and practice their skills in a hands-on classroom. You'll learn how to use a sewing machine, how to use straight & zig zag stitches, multiple seam finishes, how to take measurements and how to work with elastic and zippers. You'll have the opportunity to make multiple projects and will leave confident in sewing on your own!
This course includes:
12 hours of instructor-led coursework
Cotton, linen and polyester fabrics
Thread, zippers, elastics and other notions
All tools and equipment needed for the duration of the course
Scrap fabric
Led By: Ada of Asian Sewist Collective
Alterations Workshop
Got pants that need hemming or taking in? Or a hole that needs to be fixed on your favorite shirt? This Sewing 101 class will cover how to use a home sewing machine and teach students how to do basic alterations and mending on their own.
In our Alterations class, students will learn the basics of using a home sewing machine - how to get set up, sewing workstation ergonomics, how to thread a machine, how to wind a bobbin, and using a straight stitch or a zig zag stitch. We will then go over how to measure an alteration, how to do a basic hemming alteration (shortening), how to take in side seams and a basic mending patch - on your clothes! You'll leave this workshop with the knowledge and skills to do your own basic alterations in the future.
For this workshop, students are highly encouraged to bring their own clothing to alter. Before altering clothing, or if you are unable to bring your own clothes to alter, we will be practicing on other fabric.
Workshop fee includes practice fabric, usage of sewing machines, tools and notions, and white or black thread for your project.
Led By: Ada of Asian Sewist Collective
Alterations Workshop
Got pants that need hemming or taking in? Or a hole that needs to be fixed on your favorite shirt? This Sewing 101 class will cover how to use a home sewing machine and teach students how to do basic alterations and mending on their own.
In our Alterations class, students will learn the basics of using a home sewing machine - how to get set up, sewing workstation ergonomics, how to thread a machine, how to wind a bobbin, and using a straight stitch or a zig zag stitch. We will then go over how to measure an alteration, how to do a basic hemming alteration (shortening), how to take in side seams and a basic mending patch - on your clothes! You'll leave this workshop with the knowledge and skills to do your own basic alterations in the future.
For this workshop, students are highly encouraged to bring their own clothing to alter. Before altering clothing, or if you are unable to bring your own clothes to alter, we will be practicing on other fabric.
Workshop fee includes practice fabric, usage of sewing machines, tools and notions, and white or black thread for your project.
Led By: Ada of Asian Sewist Collective
Intro to Sewing Course
SOLD OUT
Wednesday Evenings, July 10th-31st 5-8pm
This intensive course includes 12 class hours of sewing, covered over 4 days. Each student will learn the basics of sewing through multiple projects - spanning garment sewing, quilting and basic housewares and accessories - and practice their skills in a hands-on classroom. You'll learn how to use a sewing machine, how to use straight & zig zag stitches, multiple seam finishes, how to take measurements and how to work with elastic and zippers. You'll have the opportunity to make multiple projects and will leave confident in sewing on your own!
This course includes:
12 hours of instructor-led coursework
Cotton, linen and polyester fabrics
Thread, zippers, elastics and other notions
All tools and equipment needed for the duration of the course
Scrap fabric
Led By: Ada of Asian Sewist Collective