Learn to alter your clothing in this hands-on workshop. Making clothing fit well can be tricky, but with some simple techniques, you can master the art of basic tailoring and hemming to achieve a more perfect fit. We’ll guide you through the process of transforming off-the-rack clothing into custom-fitted pieces. Take this workshop as many times as you need to!

In this 3-hour workshop, students will:

1. Learn how to assess fit issues
2. Take accurate body measurements
3. Learn to pin and mark for hems and other alterations
4. Use a sewing machine, or hand sew to make alterations

**Homework may be required to complete the alterations you learn.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Basic sewing machine operation (taught in "Sewing Basics 101")
2. Either Sewing 102 and/or Sewing 103, OR have experience sewing a few simple projects.
3. If you're unsure whether you have the necessary skills, please ask us!

SUPPLIES LIST:

1. Two to five articles of clothing to alter (Since you are learning, you may want to start with an item that you won't mind messing up. Just in case!)
2. Fabric scissors/shears
3. Pins
4. Sewing machine (optional—bring your own or use ours)
5. Seam ripper

SUPPLIES INCLUDED:

1. Measuring tools
2. Sewing machine needles (universal, stretch, jersey, not twin)
3. Marking tools

CLASS POLICIES:
At Easy Going Sewing  we keep our classes small, usually 4-6 students per instructor, so everyone gets plenty of attention. Because of this, we have a few important policies.

ATTENDANCE:
1. Attendance at all sessions is important.
2. Please arrive 5 minutes before class.
3. Missed classes in a multi-week series can be made up with a 2-hour private lesson for $119.
4. Make-up sessions cannot be transferred to other series.
5. Showing up to each session is important — especially for multi-week series where each class builds on the last.

IMPORTANT: Classes begin on time. If you will be more than 10 minutes late YOU MUST reschedule as you will not be able to catch up and will disrupt the class for others. Please be courteous as we teach several classes per day and need to get the studio ready for the next class. **You do not need to be on time for Open Studio since those are not structured classes.

MARK YOUR CALENDER
We do not send class reminders. Please mark your calendar when you register.

REFUNDS & CLASS CREDIT
We are a very small business so last-minute cancellations significantly affect our ability to plan classes, prepare materials, and schedule staffing in a sustainable way. Last minute cancelations leave us paying for staff and prep work that is not needed. For this reason we have a strict cancelation policy.

STRICT CANCELATION POLICY
1. We do not offer refunds unless Easy Going Sewing must cancel a class for some reason.
2. If you give at least 72 hours notice, we are happy to issue credit toward a future class.
3. If you miss class due to forgetting, illness, last-minute schedule changes, work conflicts, etc, we do not issue credit outside of the 72 hour cancellation window. You are welcome to transfer your class to someone else, though.
4. You can view your balance in your account.
5. Your class credit balance will appear at checkout as a payment option when registering for a future class - simply click “Apply Credit Balance” when checking out.

CLASS TRANSFERS
1. If you cannot attend a class you have paid for and are not eligible for a credit, you may transfer your spot to a friend, co-worker, or family member (like a concert ticket).
2. Please email us their name, or have them reach out so we will know ahead of class and can greet them properly.

SEWING MACHINES:
1. We encourage you to bring your own machine, but we have machines available for use. 
2. We do not service sewing machines.
3. For servicing, contact A-1 Sewing

SAFETY & LIABILITY:
Sewing involves tools such as scissors, needles, irons, and rotary cutters. By registering for or attending a class, you acknowledge these risks and agree to release Easy Going Sewing, its owner, instructors, and staff from liability related to injury. Any required medical treatment will be your responsibility.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLASS LEVEL:
Please register for a class that matches your current experience level. If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, start with a Learn To Sew 101 class.

CLASS LEVELS:

Learn to Sew 101 (Beginner)
1. You have no sewing machine experience
2. You are uncomfortable using your sewing machine
3. You haven’t sewn in years and need a refresher

Learn to Sew 102 and 103 (Advanced Beginner)

1. You have some sewing machine experience
2. You are somewhat comfortable threading a machine and winding a bobbin
3. You can  sew a reasonably straight seam
4. You understand seam allowance and backstitching
5. You have completed a simple craft project or two

Intermediate Classes:
1. You are comfortable with beginner sewing projects
2. You have completed Learn to Sew 101-103 or have equivalent skills
3. You have some experience successfully reading and interpreting sewing patterns 

There are no refunds for suspension from the program. Easy Going Sewing has the right to suspend services due to lack of payment.

HOURS & OPPERATIONS:

1. We are a teaching studio. We are “open” only when classes are in session.
2. Location: 3835 Presidential Parkway, Suite 102 Atlanta, Ga. 30340 
3. Phone: (404) 914-0618
4. Email: info@easygoingsewing.com with any question
5. Store: We do offer a variety of new and gently used sewing tools and notions, and a small selection of fabric and yarn. Please shop before or after your class or call ahead to stop by and shop.