About the Course
Beginner Clothing - Shirt
Learn the basics of making your own clothing from commercial patterns in this fun two-part workshop. Sweatshirts and Tshirts are a great place to begin! Beginners will learn a lot about clothing construction and sewing with stretch knits. Ready to learn?
Part 1
In this 3-hour workshop, students will:
Choose pattern and fabric
Take measurements
Prepare pattern pieces
Make minor fit changes, if needed
Cut and mark fabric
Start sewing the project
Part 2
In this 3-hour workshop, students will:
Finish the project they started in Part 1
SKILLS REQUIRED for Parts 1 and 2:
How to operate a sewing machine
Skills learned in “Learn to Sew 101”
Be familiar with the concept of laying out a pattern “on grain”. (We teach this in “Learn to Sew 102” and “Learn to Sew” 103.
If you aren’t sure you have the skills you need for this, or any of our classes, just ask!
SUPPLIES LIST for Parts 1 and 2:
Please bring your own Pins and Fabric Scissors
SUPPLIES INCLUDED for Part 1 and 2:
Pattern, Fabric, and Thread
Sewing Machines : Use ours or bring your own
Measuring Tape
Marking Tools
PATTERN CHOICES:
Simplicity
9020 (Drop shoulder Tshirt)
9651 (Crew neck Tshirt)
8613 (Crew neck raglan Tshirt)
9240 (Raglan pullover sweatshirt)
Butterick
6207 (Classic raglan Tshirt)
Your Instructor
Kristin Gipson
Kristin is the owner of Easy Going Sewing and has been sewing by machine since the age of ten. Kristin loves to share her passion for sewing with others and believes that creating or building things by hand empowers a person and bolsters self-esteem. Kristin is a Burda Certified Sewing Instructor and has been teaching people to sew since 2014. When she isn't sewing she likes to spend time outdoors, and especially loves mountain biking and camping.