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Advanced beginner - Intro to Knits: Retro Shorties

Advanced beginner - Intro to Knits: Retro Shorties

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In this intro to knits class, students will make a pair of super cute sporty, retro style shorts. From the pattern maker: These cozy shorties are perfect for summer. They're great for lounging and also fitting for a casual setting. These shorts have been tried and tested from size XXS-5XL. Pair it with your favorite tee, hoodie, or whatever your favorite top may be!

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 & get tips for sewing them on a sewing machine or serger. You'll use both in this classs. 

This class is over two sessions. In the first session, you'll receive your pattern, choose your size and cut out your pattern / fabrics and you'll get started with the first steps of sewing your shorts. In the second session you'll finish sewing your shorts!

Skills you will learn: 

  • How to pin and cut knit fabric
  • Tips for sewing knits
  • Basics of using a serger
  • How to sew a knit waistband
  • How to sew pockets
  • How to hem knits

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 supply your own fabric for this class. You'll medium - heavier weight knit fabric such as French terry.  Please re-wash your fabric to allow for any shrinkage before sewing. Bring your prewashed fabric to the first class. See photo for fabric requriements. 

If you need help choosing fabric, or need help figuring out how much to buy, reach out to hello@topstitchatl.com 

Materials providedThe Retro Shorties pattern, a sewing machine, serger, thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape, elastic, drawstring for those who want to use it, an iron and ironing board.

Max number of people for class: 6

 

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