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In this class we review pattern terminology and discuss the information on and in the pattern envelope such as measurements and sizing, fabric suggestions and requirements, notions, fabric layout and a review of pattern markings and directions.
"Sewing with Commercial Patterns"
Achieve greater success by avoiding many common mistakes.
2 hour class - $25 (including $5 materials fee)

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There are a handful of crucial skills the seamster needs to know before buying their first commercial patterns, the most important being simply selecting the correct size. Sewing pattern instructions assume the sewer has a comprehensive sewing vocabulary and communicate the steps in an "odd minimalist poem".

In this class we discuss pattern terminology and what the information on and in the pattern envelope means, such as measurements and sizing, fabric suggestions and requirements, notions, fabric layout and a review of pattern markings and directions. This class is intended for those who have not sewn with a patterns purchased from a fabric store and will enable you to achieve greater success in early sewing projects by avoiding many common mistakes.

Sewing with Commercial Patterns
2 hour class
2 hours - $25
A sewing machine is not necessary for this seminar.
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