Beginner Garment Class - Dress!

Please bring your lunch for a break in the class :)

We will use Sonya Phillips, 100 Acts of Sewing – Dress No. 1 pattern (included with the class).
An easy, fun, and simple sleeveless A-line summer dress. It can be a classic linen shift – or a bold template for a feature fabric!
This is the perfect pattern for large scale prints. Think crazy pocket, wild contrasting binding.
Throw it on and have fun!


SUPPLIES: Available from ALL BRANDS – discounted for class!
NECESSARY:
1. Pattern: Sonya Phillips, 100 Acts of Sewing – Dress No. 1
2. Fabric: See patterns for sizes and yardage
Recommended: cotton or natural fiber blend woven fabric.
Such as - quilting cotton or light weight denim (4 oz.)
(no jersey or knits, flimsy rayon and no gauze)
If choosing contrasting fabrics - be sure your thread color coordinates or
matches both fabrics!
3. Bias tape - purchase single fold bias tape OR prepare in class
4. Sewing Machine in good working order and knowledge on how to use it (threaded, new needle), bobbins, manual
5. Thread 100% Polyester, color of choice
6. Needles - Microtex 70/10 NEW
7. Basic sewing stuff: rotary cutter, pins (sharp), scissors, seam ripper, Frixion heat erasable pen, seam
gage, measuring tape, etc.

OPTIONAL but nice to have:
- Thread snips (I use Gypsy brand)
- Stiletto – I love this tool!

Skills you will gain:
- How to read, cut and alter sewing patterns
- Creating a pattern that fits for your body style`
- Foundation skills –
o fabric selections
o hemming, seaming and seam finishes
- Optional skills: Hem banding or pockets
- Garment sewing hacks and how to’s

BEFORE CLASS:
Wash and gently press fabric – if it needs it
Have your Sewing Machine in good working order - and bring it threaded, with a new needle.

IN CLASS: We will start with measuring and selecting your best fit