About the Course
ALTERATIONS WORKSHOP
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:
Learn how to assess fit issues
Take accurate body measurements
Pin and mark for alterations
Use a sewing machine, or hand sew to make alterations
**Some homework may be required to complete the alterations you learn.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Basic sewing machine operation (taught in "Sewing Basics 101")
Either Sewing 102 and/or Sewing 103, OR have experience sewing a few simple projects.
If you're unsure whether you have the necessary skills, please ask us!
SUPPLIES LIST:
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!)
Fabric scissors/shears
Pins
Sewing machine (optional—bring your own or use ours)
Seam ripper
SUPPLIES INCLUDED:
Measuring tools
Sewing machine needles
Marking tools
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