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Beginner Garment Sewing

Learning how to sew garments empowers you to create custom, well-fitting clothing, express your personal style, and develop a valuable skill that saves money and promotes sustainability. Our Beginner Garment Sewing classes are designed to get you started and guide you through learning sewing skills that will help you as you work through various patterns.

PLEASE NOTE: You must have a working knowledge of how to operate a sewing machine for all of these classes. Just getting started? Take our Intro to Sewing, Part 1: Machine Basics class and our Intro to Sewing, Part 2: In the Sewing Room class before taking this class. We also highly recommend taking the Beginner Sewing: Bucket Hat class, as well.

Garment Sewing Level 1

Level 1 Garment Tops

Tailored for beginners, this level focuses on the fundamentals - measurements, pattern reading, and fabric handling. You have mastered this level when you feel comfortable reading and successfully completing Beginner level patterns with basic adjustments to lengths and hemming.

Level 1: Get Started in Garment Sewing - Tops

Level 1 Get Started: Sewing Tops

Start your garment sewing journey by create a raglans sleeve shirt. Learn about fabric selection,  measurements, and construction basics.

3 sessions / 9 hours

Level 1 Skills: Snaps, Pockets, and Heavyweight Fabrics

Level 1 Top Skills: Heavyweight Fabrics

Construct a canvas jacket using snap closures and pockets while you learn techniques for sewing heavyweight fabrics on your sewing machine.

4 sessions / 12 hours

Level 1 Skills: Zippers, Hoodies, and Knit Fabrics

Level 1 Top Skills: Stretch Fabrics

Working with knits is a huge step forward in garment sewing! In this classic garment sewing project, create a hoodie with a separating zipper.

4 sessions / 12 hours

Level 1 Skills: Elastic Waist, Pattern Fitting, and Lightweight Fabrics

Level 1 Top Skills: Lightweight Fabrics

Learn how to work with lightweight fabrics, inlay an elastic waist and get started in basic pattern fitting through adjusting your robe to your desired length.

4 sessions / 12 hours

Level 1 Garment Bottoms

Tailored for beginners, this level focuses on the fundamentals in construction of bottom garments - measurements, pattern reading, and fabric handling. You have mastered this level when you feel comfortable reading and successfully completing Beginner level bottom patterns with basic adjustments to lengths and hemming.

Level 1: Get Started in Garment Sewing Pants

Level 1 Get Started: Sewing Pants

Kick off your garment sewing journey with this essential class focused on garment bottoms. Learn the basics of garment construction, fabric selection, and fitting while creating pajama pants.

3 sessions / 9 hours

Level 1 Skills: Waistbands, Slant Pockets, and Tapering

Level 1 Bottom Skills: Heavyweight Pants

Create a simple pant that is perfect for any adventure! These pants feature a waistband with built in belt, faux fly, tapered legs, and slanted side pockets.

4 sessions / 12 hours

Level 1 Skills: Stretch Fabrics

Level 1 Bottom Skills:
Stretch Pants

Working with knits is a huge step forward in garment sewing! In this classic garment sewing project, create a hoodie with a separating zipper.

3 sessions / 9 hours

Level 1 Bottom Skills: Lightweight Skirt

Level 1 Bottom Skills: Lightweight Skirt

Learn how to work with lightweight fabrics, inlay an elastic waist and get started in basic pattern fitting through adjusting your robe to your desired length.

4 sessions / 12 hours