Have you taken our beginner courses or dabbled in basic sewing at home? Then this 6 week class is for you!

Join Marybeth Sweeney as she returns for a 103 course on garment sewing skills. This class is designed for students who have taken her part 2 course - if you feel like you have equivalent skills please contact us before registering.

In this class students will work on piece of their choice with their own fabrics. Test fabrics, thread, notions and supplies are available at MAXT.

Each student will have a pattern consulting appointment via video call with Marybeth before the program begins to ensure that your chosen piece is appropriate for the skills covered in class and for assistance with fabric selection.

CONCEPTS

- The joy of making is always at the top of the list!

- Getting more familiar with pattern reading and instructions

- Further development of your sewing machine skills

- Creativity: Altering a pattern to make it more of your own design!

- Mastering fabric choice for your garment ideas

- Pinning and cutting with finer-tuned precision

- Using the serger to finish seams professionally

-Review of how we handle mistakes

–MINDSET, altering your project on the fly, and completion with grace

—Finish and Flare–making your unique mark on a handmade garment with piping, embroidery, rick-rack, thread color, and specialty stitches