About this Event
Seam Finishes for Everyday Clothes
Have you sewn a garment or two but are hoping to make garments that are stronger, longer lasting, and beautifully polished? This is the class for you. In this class participants will cover the best ways to ‘finish’ sewn seams in order to make them stronger and more-beautiful, even from the ‘wrong’ side!
Participants will learn different finishing techniques by making their own sample swatches including:
- Pinked Seams
- Zig Zag Stitch
- Serging*
- French Seams
- Flat Felled Seams
- Mock Flat Felled Seams
- Bias Binding
- Hong Kong Seam Finish
Participants will make sample swatches of each type of finish as time allows and get a chance to prioritize stiches based on interest. Walk away with a take-home technique guide, your sample swatches, and the skills to perfect your garments using a variety of seam finishes.
Class Pre-Requisites: Basic sewing machine knowlege required - come to the class knowing how to sew two pieces of fabric together at a minimum. Some understanding of garment construction is recommended. If you need support with learning these skills first, take one of our workshops “Get to Know Your Sewing Machine” or “Intro to Machine Sewing" first!
*Due to limited sergers, this seam finish will only be demo-d.
What's Provided Sewing machines as needed
What to Wear / Safety Notes No special attire required. Be mindful of needles and pins and respectful of safety notes during class.
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Important Workshop Details:
- Attendees must be 18+
- Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
- Refunds are only allowed until 72 hours before the event.
- Bathrooms and refillable water stations are available on site.
- Participants are encouraged to byo snacks and food for longer and/or evening workshops. Fridge on site for storage.
- Unless otherwise noted the workshops space is located at the back of the building and does not require use of stairs.
- If a class does not reach a sustainable capacity, the instructor may cancel up to 48 hours before the event. In that case, all attendees will receive a full refund.
Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities, regardless of income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Equitable Access seats.
To help us share these opportunities widely:
- Each participant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three months).
- These spots are first-come, first-served and limited by class size.
- If you've already used an equitable seat this quarter, we ask that you register at full price so others can benefit.
Please only claim these tickets if cost is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
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Event venue & nearby stays
Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Road, Asheville, United States
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