{"product_id":"beginner-garment-sewing","title":"Beginner Garment Sewing - June 15-29","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMondays, June 15, 22 \u0026amp; 29 \/ 5-8PM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding: 20px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 557px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 2px 0px; border-color: #ffffff; width: 110px;\"\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 2px 0px; border-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ewefibers.com\/pages\/people\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeren Bader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0px; border-color: #ffffff; width: 110px;\"\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0px; border-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ewefibers.com\/pages\/class-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0px; border-color: #ffffff; width: 110px;\"\u003eClass size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0px; border-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ewefibers.com\/pages\/class-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnrollment limited to 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an in person workshop at our Charlottesville shop.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will meet on 3 consecutive Monday evenings from 5:00 - 8:00  and an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eoptional extra sewing day on Saturday June 27th from 12-3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are ready to start sewing clothes for yourself then this class is designed for you. We will start with a basic shirt pattern and then you can choose to sew a pair of elastic waist pants or skirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Skills:    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou should feel comfortable winding a bobbin and threading a sewing machine. If you have taken our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSewing Basics\u003c\/span\u003e class you can sign up for this class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this class you will learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  +how to sew from a commercial PDF sewing pattern\u003cbr\u003e  +understand pattern sizing and how to choose the correct size for sewing\u003cbr\u003e  +how to cut and mark pattern pieces\u003cbr\u003e  +basic pattern modifications to get the best fit\u003cbr\u003e  +binding necklines and armholes\u003cbr\u003e  +tips and techniques for efficient sewing\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will start by sewing a basic top, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matchymatchysewingclub.com\/products\/colorblock-set-pdf-sewing-pattern-free\"\u003eColorblock Tee\u003c\/a\u003e by Matchy Matchy Sewing club. This is a free sewing pattern and we will print it for you so it will be ready for the first class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter sewing the basic top you can choose to sew a pair of elastic waist pants or skirt for your second project. You do not need to decide before class. We will have time to discuss options in class. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome suggested patterns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydgraham.com\/products\/lane-pants-sewing-pattern\"\u003eLane\u003c\/a\u003e Pants by Syd Graham\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madswick.com\/products\/made-line-pants\"\u003eMadeline\u003c\/a\u003e Pants by Madswick Studio\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/matchymatchysewingclub.com\/products\/all-day-culottes-pdf-sewing-pattern-free?_kx=NNSacKnj5QEqkpQjLQRaw4mXjLq0H28jEWjR6mxXDjE.XbkY7p\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAll Day\u003c\/a\u003e Culottes by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spaghettiwesternsewing.com\/products\/henrietta-skirt\"\u003eHenrietta\u003c\/a\u003e Skirt by Spaghetti Western\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/truebias.com\/products\/mave-skirt-size-0-18\"\u003eMave\u003c\/a\u003e Skirt by True Bias\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/papertheorypatterns.com\/collections\/patterns\/products\/peppermint-pocket-skirt-1\"\u003ePocket \u003c\/a\u003eSkirt by Peppermint Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYou will need to bring fabric and thread to sew the Colorblock tee to the first class on Monday June 15. The pattern does not require a lot of fabric and if you have scrap cotton linen or any woven fabric you may be able to use them to piece the pattern together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will download the pattern together in class so please bring a tablet or laptop to class (these are essential sewing tools!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Colorblock pattern is sized to fit a 31\"-64\" chest and a 34\"-67\" hip (XXS - 6XL).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will need a total of 1.75 - 2.25 yards of fabric depending on your size. You do not need to colorblock and can sew the pattern from one color or print of fabric. \u003cstrong\u003eMore details will follow after you register for the class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colorblock pattern works beautifully in light to medium weight woven fabrics and is especially fun for mixing colors, prints, and fabric scraps. Linen creates an easy breezy silhouette, while cotton poplin, block prints, and lightweight canvas add structure and playful contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended fabrics include linen, cotton poplin, cotton block prints, double gauze, chambray, and lightweight canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first class please bring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewashed and ironed fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100M All Purpose thread\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70\/10 or 80\/12 Universal sewing machine needle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou can bring your own machine or use one of our Bernina studio machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not bring any other tools or notions like pins or scissors, we have everything you will need in the studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #bb9f0c; padding: 20px 10px; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePreparation required:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-wash, dry, and press your fabric as needed before class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #bb9f0c;\"\u003ePlease familiarize yourself with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ewefibers.com\/pages\/class-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclass policies\u003c\/a\u003e before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EWE fine fiber goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44015798485126,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1656\/9075\/files\/models-in-fun-colorblock-box-tops.webp?v=1780424759","url":"https:\/\/ewefibers.com\/products\/beginner-garment-sewing","provider":"EWE fine fiber goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}