Sewing Essentials Class: Closing the Gap
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS DECEMBER 7TH!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Zippers, buttonholes; for some these words instill fear, but they shouldn’t.
From invisible to rhinestone, lace to separating, I love using interesting zippers that make a fashion statement. As for their installation, it does not have to be hard or complicated.
Buttons, I just love buttons, and they can be more than just functional. Consider what the right buttons can do for a plain dress, from blah to spectacular with a few well-placed discs. And don’t get me started on the huge assortment of children’s buttons!
In this class we will be going over how to install an invisible zipper (this will include techniques on what to do if your garment has a facing or lining), and exposed zippers (you see them all over these days, and this will include separating zippers). We will also spend some time learning how to sew buttonholes (and which is the best type to use if your machine can do various types). Since each machine will be a bit different, don’t forget your manual. Also, bring a few non-shank buttons with you if you want to learn how to sew them on using your machine.
YOUR SUPPLY LIST (WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING):
Machine in good working order
All accessories and feet that came with your machine (especially the zipper foot and buttonhole foot)
Invisible zipper foot if you have one - can get a generic one if you do not have one made for your brand of machine
Sewing machine manual
Invisible zipper -we have a few at Berger’s, any length is fine
Regular inexpensive zipper, or separating if you want
Thread and bobbins
Extra machine needles
Scissors (small and sharp)
Seam ripper
Pins
Seam gauge or small ruler
Marking tool-since this is practice, a regular pen or pencil is fine
Scrap WOVEN fabric to sew zippers and buttonholes onto
Buttons-optional, but good to bring so you know how to measure
Scrap interfacing (for the buttonholes)
Buttonhole cutting tool-optional
Any other sewing notion you love to use
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS DECEMBER 7TH!