Sewing Patterns Decoded – Commercial And Indie

Name: Sewing Patterns Decoded – Commercial And Indie
Start: 2026-02-21T12:15:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-21T13:45:00-05:00
Location: Needle, Ink and Thread - A Modern Sewing School

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 12:15 pm to 01:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Needle, Ink and Thread - A Modern Sewing School | Dayton, OH

Indie and Commercial Sewing
Have you ever wanted to use patterns but became wholly lost when looking at the back cover? Then this is the class for you! Why do the symbols and cutting guide look like a foreign language?
I will teach you about measurements, indie vs. commercial, fabric choices, and more! Once you cut your fabric, you commit to the shape/size. Let me help it become less intimidating.
Ages: 12 and older
Class Max: 8
Materials:
Notebook and pen
Sewing measuring tape (at least 60″)
Supplies included with class:
Information sheet
Measurement guide
What you are going to take away from this class:
Taking measurements
Sizing and a little bit of history
Reading – Envelope
Marking the Symbols
Finding grain – Why it’s important
Marking Icons and definitions