Advanced Beginner: Sauvie Sundress, Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, & July 22nd, 5:30pm-9pm

Instructor: Colleen Connolly

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner*, ages 15 and up

Class Length: 3 sessions, 9.5 hrs total

Enjoy your Summer evenings in this gorgeous dress! In this three session class, you will learn serger seam finishing techniques, hidden pocket assembly, and more! With the attached lining your garment will look professional and be ready to wear for the upcoming Spring and Summer months! 

The Sauvie Sundress is the perfect dress to layer over a t-shirt during the Fall and to wear bare during the hot Portland Summer! The Sauvie Sundress can be anything from a swim cover-up to a casual summer dress to an elegant evening gown depending on your fabric choice. 

Teacher Note: Version #1 and #2 is just right for a more beginner sewist, while Version #3 and #4 is perfect if you want to level up your skillset with an added elastic waistband.  Also, please note that this class is designed at a faster pace,  so you will most likely have homework to complete in-between sessions if you choose versions #2, #3, or #4. 

Be prepared - purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! Class supplies are available for purchase at Modern Domestic. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Class supplies cannot be purchased when our shop is closed. 

To purchase supplies in store, we recommend allowing at least 45 minutes to shop. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. If purchasing materials online, purchase supplies at least two days in advance to allow for prepping. All class supplies purchased at Modern Domestic get a 10% discount - please inquire for the code. 

Supply List:

-  Sew House Seven Sauvie Sundress Pattern, available in Size 00-20 or Curvy Fit Size 16-34

 - Fabric required for size and length desired (linen, linen blends, cotton lawn, silk noil, crepe de chine) PLEASE NOTE: some sizes require 60” wide fabric. 

- Swedish Tracing Paper

- Lightweight Fusible Interfacing

- 1 spool of Mettler Metrosene All-Purpose Polyester Thread (coordinating or color matching with exterior fabric is recommended)

- Optional: 1 ½” Wide Elastic

*Make sure to pre-wash your fabric in advance of class. This prevents possible fabric shrinkage that could otherwise make your finished garment too small.

*Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - You have a good handle on the basics and are ready to dip your toe into more challenging waters. You’re still fairly new to sewing from patterns and could use help with how to manipulate the pattern to get a better fit. You want to add some new skills to your repertoire (invisible zippers, setting-in sleeves, sewing with a serger, etc.). Classes generally require homework.

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