Intermediate Sewing 1S25
Go beyond basics with zippers and get started with a garment of your choice. Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly. Take this class as many times as you like to solidify your essential sewing skills and complete a series of projects.
We'll discuss where to purchase supplies during class.
Prerequisite: Basic Sewing class, OR equivalent skills including:
- How to use a sewing machine
- How to thread the machine and the bobbin
- Knowing how to read and interpret commercial sewing patterns
Basics are not covered in the Intermediate course (nor are they reviewed as a "refresher"); Students taking the Intermediate class should come in knowing how to do these basics.
Limit 6 students.
No class 4/22/25
Make up class 5/13/25
Carol Price
Carol Price has been sewing since childhood, following the tradition set by her father, a tailor. She designs and sells her own line of women’s apparel, pillows, drapes, backpacks, handbags and dolls. Over the years, Carol has taught hundreds of people of all ages to sew at the Eliot School.
Recommended sewing kit:
1 pair 3”–4” sharp scissors (embroidery type, for cutting threads)
1 pair 9” cutting shears (Fiskar, Weiss and Gingher are good brands)
common pins (in pin cushion or small box) Note: magnetic pin containers may damage computer discs
tape measure (not pull-out)
6” metal sewing gauge, for measuring (Dritz or other brand)
assortment of hand sewing needles, sizes 5–10
needle threader
seam ripper
marking pencils: 1 dark, 1 light color. Use chalk or wax, not quilters’ pencils.
thread for marking and basting. 1 white and 1 black are good choices
size 15 plastic bobbins (please bring at least 3 to start)
At first class, we will discuss: pattern amount and types of fabric you will need notions listed on patterns: zipper, interfacing, etc.