Beginning sewing Suppies list for September

From 6pm-9pm

Curriculum-Learn the basics of sewing by taking beginning sewing class at Peter Jones Gallery

Time: 6-9pm

Objective: Each student will learn how to put their creative ideas into motion by creating a pattern and learning to cut from their own pattern and sew the skirt together to create a hip and unique skirt that functions with your  fabric of choice. On a technical note the students will learn how to construct a skirt by learning to piece it and how to line the skirt and surge the seams and professionally learn to install a zipper or button, snap etc.

Assignment:

Design your own skirtby creating a pattern and sewing the project

1. Pins with pin cushion (I recommend the sewing kit it has all the tools and things you need to properly rip and piece the garment)
2. scissors (not paper ones) friskars very good
3. ruler metal one and tape measurer
4. pencils
5. thread to match the fabric
6. fabric outside and fabric inside Your choice of fabric and lining (acetate or polyester is fine) The polyester is easier to iron and the acetate is harder to wash
7. sewing machine (Sears has really great machines the repair department is good and the return policy is great)
8. seam ripper

I recommend the sewing kit it has all the tools and things you need to properly rip and piece the garment

Fabric choices- I recommend corderoy, cotton or brocade. Please no velvet or chiffon or silk charmuese or stretch vinyl or cotton jersey too hard for beginners.