Advanced beginner - Intro to Knits: Classic T-shirt

In our intro to knits class, students will make a classic t-shirt on a serger. If you're a bit intimidated to sew stretchy fabrics but want to, and you’d love to learn to use a serger, this class is a great way to dive into knits. In this class, you'll learn to work with knits & sew them on a serger. You'll get tips and info for sewing knits at home on a sewing machine as well. 

This class is over two sessions. In the first session, you'll receive your pattern, choose your size and cut out your pattern / fabrics (you might need to do some cutting out at home, but we'll see what we get to!)

You can choose from  Closet Core T women's Tee pattern)  or Wardrobe by Me Men's Tee. 

Skills you will learn: 

• How to pin and cut knit fabric
• Tips for sewing knits
• Basics of using a serger
• How to sew neck binding on knits
• How to hem knits
• How to sew in a straight line and how to sew curves

Skills expected:

You've used a sewing machine before and have sewn a few simple projects and understand some garment pattern concepts. You've taken either our Essential Shirt class or have made a beginner garment before. 

Materials needed: You'll need light to medium weight jersey knit fabric with 30% stretch.  Please re-wash your fabric to allow for any shrinkage before sewing. Bring your prewashed fabric to the first class. 

If you need help choosing fabric, or need help figuring out how much to buy, reach out to hello@topstitchatl.com - Art Gallery Jersey Knits are great for t-shirts. If you google that brand you'll find a number of places that sell it. 

Materials provided: The Closet Core tee pattern or Wardrobe By Me pattern, a sewing machine, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape, an iron and ironing board.

Please let us know at checkout if you want the women's T (Closet Core pattern) or men's t (Wardrobe by Me pattern)

Max number of people for class: 6