Alterations for a Better Fit

Do you have a closet full of off-the-rack clothes that need to be altered or fixed? Bring jeans, jackets, dresses, skirts and learn to do your own alterations. Replace zippers, change hems, take garments in or let them out. Learn to do perfect hand stitches on delicate fabrics. Leave with new skills – and with clothing that’s ready to wear.

Course Number

AC556

Class Size

Age Range

17+, teens by permission

Skill Level

Intermediate

Prerequisite

Beginning Sewing or basic sewing skills.

Materials

Bring at least one garment you want to alter to the first class.

Also bring a basic sewing kit. Suggested contents:

Class 66 bobbins (plastic)
Dressmaker shears (Fiskars or Gingher)
Assorted machine sewing needles
Assorted hand sewing needles
Common pins
Pin cushion
Seam ripper
Dressmaker’s pencil or tailor’s chalk
Tape measure 60”
Ruler
Dark and light color thread for basting
Thimble
Needle threader
Sewing gauge

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Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: Diane Vezeau

This class will be offered again in Spring 2011. Watch this space for details.