About this Event
Time:
Saturday 6th of July 9:30am-5:30pm+ Access to 1 free Sewing Club Session ( Thursday at our Port Coquitlam Studio 6pm-8:30pm )
10 Hours of Instruction
Our Make your own clothes course-is designed to introduce you to the great joy of designing your own, made-to-measure clothes !
We’ve created an 8 Module ( A to I ) self-paced course designed to give you all the necessary skills to create clothes. From sewing to cutting and transforming patterns , you will experiment all the necessary techniques to build a personal wardrobe. The Class is suitable for complete beginners or for the more seasoned makers that want to deepen their knowledge of garment making . You will leave each Class Module with a solid foundation to make your own clothes at home afterward .
Module A will review all the basic knowledge you will need to sew clothes starting using the easiest yet beautiful fabric: Cotton, Linen or Hemp woven fabrics.
We’ve curated a series of beautiful sewing projects that will give you the opportunity to learn different skills based on your level. See below for a selection of project you can make , or contact us to enquire about making anothe style..
( see our workshop inspiration board for more options : https://www.pinterest.ca/MAESTUDIOVANCOUVER/workshop-make-your-own-clothes/ )
Here are the topics we will cover during the class : Thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin/ Cut your fabric properly / Handling of the sewing machine: feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners / explore the range of features and stitches on the machine / sew different types of seams / Understand the sequence of construction of a project / Tips and tricks for sewing corners, round shapes and pockets / Hem and basic finishings.
Specific project topics : Sew darts ( Spring shirt , Blouse and Tank top ) / Make a tab closure and sew Buttonhole with your machine sew sleeves ( Tops and Shirt ) / gathering and finishing collar and neck with facing ( Tank top ) / Sew a waistband and side pockets ( Shorts ) / Sew set-in sleeves ( Men's top )/Sew an invisible zipper (blouse)
The perks of this Course Module:
-1 free Sewing Club Session ( Thursdays 6pm-8:30pm )
- Leave with a brochure of the Module Content
- The pattern of your garment is provided so you can re-create the same garment at home ( trying different fabrics )
-10% of fabric and thread/material purchase at Our Social Fabric
-Semi-private class setup max 4 students )
-Accredited Instructor ( graduated and have worked in fashion for 14 years )
-Sewing machine and tools provided during the class.
The fabric and trims ( thread and buttons) for your project are in addition. We have some fabrics available in our circular textile store and will also recommend local stores at registration.
Please note that this workshop is for those aged 16 and over.
LOCATION :2071 Kingsway Avenue, Unit 701 Port Coquitlam
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2071 Kingsway Ave, 2071 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, Canada
CAD 300.00
