"Introduction to Garment Making " Fashion design Course Port Coquitlam

DATES: Saturday , 5th of October , 9:30 am to 5:30p +1 Sewing Club Session ( Thursday 6pm to 5:30pm)

Our Make your own clothes course-is designed to introduce you to the great joy of designing your own, made-to-measure clothes !

We’ve created a 9 Module ( A to I ) self-paced course designed to give you all the necessary skills to create clothes. From sewing to cutting and transforming patterns , you will experiment all the necessary techniques to build a personal wardrobe. The Class is suitable for complete beginners or for the more seasoned makers that want to deepen their knowledge of garment making . You will leave each Class Module with a solid foundation to make your own clothes at home afterward .

Our modules are offered once a month over 2 sessions in a workshop format

( 7.5 hour ), in 3 different locations , Vancouver, New-Westminster or Port-Coquitlam and you can enroll at any time.

Module A will review all the basic knowledge you will need to sew clothes starting using the easiest yet beautiful fabric: Cotton, linen or hemp woven fabrics..

We’ve curated a series of beautiful sewing projects that will give you the opportunity to learn different skills. Choose one project from : a Spring Shirt or Short, a blouse with raglan sleeve and gathered cuffs , a tank top with front gathering and side slit , a men's top with button tab closure.

Here are the topics we will cover during the class : Thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin/ Cut your fabric properly / Handling of the sewing machine: feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners / explore the range of features and stitches on the machine / sew different types of seams / Understand the sequence of construction of a project / Tips and tricks for sewing corners, round shapes and pockets / Hem and basic finishings.

Specific project topics : Sew darts ( Spring shirt , Blouse and Tank top ) / Make a tab closure and sew Buttonhole with your machine sew sleeves ( Tops and Shirt ) / gathering and finishing collar and neck with facing ( Tank top ) / Sew a waistband and side pockets ( Shorts ) / Sew set-in sleeves ( Men's top )/ Sew invisible zipper ( blouse )

Sewing Machine provided

The fabric and trims ( thread and buttons) for your project is in addition. We have some fabric available in our circular textile store and will also recommend a list of materials+ local stores at registration.

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

LOCATION : Centennial Lodge Art Gallery, Queen's Park, New Westminster, BC, V3M 6W6

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