Sew Like a Pro with Professional Seams!
In this class, you will learn to sew seams that are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. These techniques are essential for high quality, long wearing garments -- but the pattern instructions won't tell you about them!
Sign up for this class if you're a sewist who's interested in elevating their garment construction, mending, or tailoring skills by learning the correct seams for the correct fabrics and projects.
Seam types include:
French Seams
Faux French Seams
Flat-felled Seams
Hong Kong Seams
Bound Seams
Please review and complete the Grant House Sewing Center Policy & Waiver Form before registering for this course.
Supplies and Equipment, available at Grant House Sewing Center:
Sewing Machine with manual, extra bobbins and needles.
Standard presser foot (straight stitch and zigzag)
1/4" quilting (optional)
Narrow edge foot OR 1/4" quilting foot
*For sewing machine feet and accessories, please check stock well in advance of class*
Machine needles: Universal or sharp 80/12, double needle
Hand sewing needles, John James #9 and Roxanne's basting needles
Fabric for samples: 5 fat quarters, quilting cotton or any clothing weight fabric is fine
Sewing machine thread
Basting thread
Thimble
Fabric shears or rotary cutter
Thread snip or small scissors
Applique scissors (optional)
Straight pins
Chalk or marking pen
6" seam gauge
Seam ripper
Beeswax
Measuring tape
Paper scissors
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginner to Intermediate. Sewists should be familiar with their sewing machine: know how to change needles, change feet, change stitch settings, and vary stitch widths/lengths. |
| Instructor: | Elizabeth Bryant |
| Instructor Bio: | Elizabeth Vana Bryant is a Palmer/Pletsch Certified Fitting Instructor. She teaches in-person classes in Southern California, and virtual classes internationally through the magic of Zoom. She has been sewing for over 50 years, and has specialized in garment fitting and couture construction for over two decades. She has studied couture sewing under Susan Khalje and is the founding leader of the American Sewing Guild Los Angeles Chapter's Couture Group. You can reach her through her website, FitSewBeautiful.com. |
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