Garment Lab: Book Sew-A-Long "Sew Simple" by Tammy Johal, Sundays, May 17th, 24th, & 31st, 2:30pm-5pm

Instructor: Lori Caldwell

Skill Level: Beginner + Advanced Beginner*, ages 15 and up

Sessions: 3 Sessions, 2.5 hours per session

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In "Sew Simple," author Tammy Johal offers 20 beautiful beginner level designs in a wide range of sizes (US Womens 2- 28). Each one is uncomplicated, simple, and easy to style for every season of the year. 

In this garment lab, beginner students will choose a pattern from Sew Simple* and learn the ins and outs of sewing garments from a pattern in the open sewing format. The first session focuses on fitting, measuring body dimensions, choosing pattern size, pattern tracing, and fabric cutting. The next sessions are open format sewing with support. During each session, you'll receive one-on-one and small group instructional support, based on you and your classmates' needs.

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. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. If purchasing materials online, please 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 Simple by Tommy Johal. NOTE: The book is included in the class price, please bring the book and your pre-printed patterns to class. Students will need to print out the pattern of their choice in either US Letter (home printer) or AO Large Format (copy shop printer). Allow 2-4 business days before class for printing services.

- Woven or Knit Fabric* (noted on your pattern)

- Thread - Mettler Metrosene All-Purpose Polyester Thread

- All Other Notions (noted on your pattern)

*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 Levels: Beginner & Advanced Beginner - You’ve taken a class or two and are starting to get comfortable with the basics. You know what a seam allowance is, you’ve sewn a little on your own, but you still need a little help with remembering how to thread the machine and wind a bobbin. These classes usually have little if any homework to complete outside of class time. The prerequisite for any Beginner class is a Sew Basics class, Learn to Sew class, or equivalent. This skill level is not for 

Modern Domestic Labs: You're interested in sewing in a group setting and prefer to have an instructor's guidance on specific techniques and/or skills that are proposed in the Lab's topic. You have the ability to sew at your own pace, the expert help to keep you on track and sewing along, and a variety of options (sometimes endless!) when it comes to choosing the project you want to sew.

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