Intermediate Sewing 4F25
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. Students will go home with samples of closures etc that were made in class.
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.
Skip (No Class): 11/10/25
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.