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Intro to Hemming and Alterations

Intro to Hemming and Alterations

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Do you struggle with how hem garments or have some that don’t fit quite right? In this 3 hour class, you'll learn various hemming methods and basic alterations to up your sewing game!

We'll focus on learning to hem and practicing the hemming methods on scrap fabrics.

Then your instructor will explain common alterations such as taking in/ letting out side seams, pulling up shoulders, and ways to shorten or lengthen parts of your clothes.

Please be sure to bring in a couple garments that have light to moderate level fit issues for demonstration so the instructor can talk through how you would approach modifying it.

The goal of the class is to demonstrate techniques. When you are ready to alter a garment, our 201 class is the next level up from this demonstration class.

Skills you will learn:

  • How to diagnose a fit issue
  • How to properly mark a garment for alterations while it is on yourself
  • Taking in/ letting out seams
  • Altering shoulders (of sleeveless garments only)
  • How to hem a few different ways


Skills Expected:
Beginner sewing skills if you've made a few beginner garments or other simple projects, you're good to go.

Materials needed: Bring a couple garments that have hem or fit issues. During that session, your instructor will help you determine how you would approach modifying your garment. 

Materials provided: Fabric scraps, a sewing machine, thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape and an iron.

Max number of students for class: 6

 

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