Class: Beginner Garment Sewing Series with Loren, starts June 10, 5:30-8:30PM (4 sessions)

Let's jump into the world of garment sewing together! Join Loren for a Beginner Garment Sewing series where you will go step by step, in a slow paced class, to learn the basics of garment sewing. We will be making the Weekend Chore Shorts from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club.  

The Weekend Chore shorts are a loose fitting, stylized utility short with fun pocket details. They feature a high rise gathered elastic waist, a 3 1/4" inseam and roomy apron style front and back pockets that match at the side seams, big enough to comfortably contain all your everyday items and more. 

Skill Level: This class is suitable for beginners with some basic knowledge of how to work a sewing machine. You need to be able to sew a straight line, back tack, sew a zig zag, thread & unjam your machine, and wind your bobbin. If you don't have any experience with sewing machines, check out our Meet Your Machine class first (if you don't have your own machine and would like to take this class you can use one of our class machines). 

What You'll Learn: 

• How to choose the right fabric for your project 
• How sizing works in sewing patterns and tips for choosing the right size
• How to cut out your fabric
• Ironing techniques
• How to follow a sewing pattern 
• Our favorite tools for garment sewing 
• How to sew an elastic waistband 
• & more!
  

Class Fee: The cost of this class is $302. The cost of instruction is $280 and the materials fee (required) is $22 and includes the printed PDF pattern and elastic. 

Fabric cost is not included in the class fee. We will discuss what suitable fabrics for this project would be on the first day and you'll have time to buy fabric for your shorts during class.

 If you have fabric already that you'd like to use you must bring it to the first class so Loren can check it and make sure it will work well for this project. Having fabric that's a good fit for your project makes a huge difference in sewing garments-- it's much easier and more fun when your fabric works for the garment you're making! 

Class Schedule: This class is offered as a four part series on Tuesday nights and will run 6/10, 6/ 17, 6/24, and 7/1 from 5:30-8:30PM. 

What to Bring on the First Day:  

• Sewing machine with basic accessories (foot pedal, power cord, bobbin, etc.). Bringing your own machine is encouraged, but studio machines are available—please reach out to info@lakemakerie.com to reserve one after you register for class. Machines are limited. 
• Machine manual if you have one
• Optional: Any other sewing tools you love using!
  

Cancellation Policies: 

We require a minimum of 4 students to hold the class (if we're not able to run this class you'll be refunded). If you need to cancel within 1 week of the class, you will received store credit.