GETTING READY
WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO SEW WITH YOU!
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR WORKSHOP PREP STEPS BELOW
INTRO TO SEWING
UNDERSTANDING SEWING PATTERNS
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
note-taking optional but recommended
(SPECIFICALLY 5:25-6:20 - FULL VIDEO IS 29MIN)
ALTERATIONS + MENDING
BRING GARMENTS TO REPAIR AND ALTER
Most folks bring a bunch of things to troubleshoot and work on a couple things during the workshop.
PROJECT WORKSHOPS
OPEN STUDIO
BRING PATTERN + FABRIC
instructions, notions, thread
PRE-WASH FABRIC
(optional but recommended)
You can determine how much fabric you will need by the size chart + fabric chart in your pattern's instructions.
The instructions will also tell you what type of fabric is recommended for your project.
PROJECT WORKSHOPS INCLUDE SEW STRETCH, SWEATSHIRT, PANTS, ETC
PRIVATE LESSONS
BRING PROJECT MATERIALS + PATTERNS
Specifics should be discussed ahead of lesson. I will email you to elaborate. If you don't get an email, please contact me before your lesson.
MACHINE SESSION
BRING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Be sure to pack your power cord/pedal. Optional: bobbin, owner's manual.
PRINTING YOUR PATTERNS
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For large format printing, check out pdfplotting.com
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For print-at-home patterns, make sure to print the test square first!
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If you are using print at home patterns, please have the papers taped together so we can maximize sewing time (tutorial video here)
Sew+Sew offers hand tools, sewing machines, and specialty machines for our students to use.
You are welcome to bring your own machine if you'd like.
