Garment School w/ Caitlin

Welcome to garment school! This session will be working with size and gender inclusive patterns to create a t-shirt and shorts (or pants). The focus is on technique and construction, while creating garments you will be proud to wear! 

Ages 18+

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Advanced Beginner classes are designed as “next step” classes to build basic skills. Sewing students must have taken Sewing 101 and/or be comfortable threading their machines and sewing simple projects. 

Learn more about our class levels.

Class Prep:

• Pre-wash fabric.

Supplies (Not included but students will receive a 15% discount when purchased at Sew to Speak): 

• Pattern: 100 Acts of Sewing - Shirt No. 101: Available here, at Sew To Speak. 

• Pattern: Lane Pants by Syd Graham: PDF only, available here: https://sydgraham.com/products/lane-pants-sewing-pattern 
  • You will need to purchase the pattern, but we will have it printed at class for you to trace your size. You will also learn how make sure you print a digital pattern correctly for the future. We will follow the simple option (no drawstring, no cargo pockets).

• Fabric 
  • Essex Linen or Brussels Washer, or another fabric that drapes for both the shirt and shorts/pants (We do not recommend 100% cotton).
  • We recommend choosing non-striped or plaid fabric if these are your first garments.
  • Shirt: Use your pattern as a guide for your size, but 1.5-2 yds will cover all sizes
  • Shorts and Pants: Between 1.5-3 yds for the shorts depending on sizes. Many sizes of shorts will be covered by 2 yds. Smallest sizes could use 1.5 yds. Largest sizes need 3 yds for the shorts. Between 2.5-5 yards for the pants (see pattern website for exact yardage).

• Sewing Machine (we have classroom machines available to use during class at no extra charge, please email the shop if you will need to use one)
• Thread to match your fabric
• 1.5” soft elastic (for the waistband - one Dritz package is plenty for all sizes).
• General sewing notions - pins, extra machine needles, scissors, marking pen, seam ripper.
• Tracing Paper - 4-5 yards for pants, 3 yards for shorts, 2 yards for shirt (if you don’t want to cut out your actual pattern).

Teacher: Caitlin Faas

Class Cancellation Policy

Note on Cancellation Policy for the following multi-week school classes - Sewing School, Quilt School, Crochet School, Sweater School, Garment Schools:

• Class cancellations made within four weeks of the class start date cannot be refunded. We will issue a class credit for a later class with this same instructor.
  

• Class cancellations within 48 hours of the class start date cannot be refunded, credited, or rescheduled. 

To cancel a class, please call (614) 549-4428, email info@sewtospeakshoppe.com, or contact your instructor.