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Sophie Hines

Intro to Sewing Stretch Curves

Intro to Sewing Stretch Curves

$280.00 USD
$280.00 USD
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Class Length

ONLINE WORKSHOP

4-5 weeks - 3-6 PM Central Time. 
3 hrs per week, 12-15 hrs total classtime

Saturday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, optional week 29

Learn to sew curved stretch seams with skill and precision! In this workshop, students will learn the basics of cutting, handling, and sewing stretch fabric, then move through a series of curved seams, starting with simple arcs and progressing to complex multi-directional shapes and insertions. 

We will use a serger and sewing machine to construct and finish seams. A serger is not required. Our exploration of shapes will create a surface design sampler which may be framed, applied to a garment or bag, or used as fabric for a future project. 

Open to all skill levels! Basic familiarity with a sewing machine required. No stretch sewing experience necessary, appreciation of beautiful seams is heartily welcome. 

Skills we’ll learn!

• Overview of stretch fabric properties
• Cutting stretch fabric acurately
• Pinning stretch fabric
• Sewing stretch seams on machine + serger
• Topstitching stretch seams
• Sewing troubleshooting
• Covered seam specifics include: Simple curve, Acute entry angle, Double curve, Y intersection, Merging curves, Long curve, Dome, Narrow insertion

Skills you’ll need

To excel in this class, you should know how to use your sewing machine and serger, if you have one. You do not need any experience sewing stretch fabrics.

Materials you’ll need

• Jersey in three colors
• Polyester thread

We recommend medium weight (~200-250GSM) cotton or bamboo jersey with 3-5% spandex/Lycra/elastane. If shopping your stash, shoot for something that feels like tshirt weight material.

Equipment + tools you’ll need

• Cutting mat
• Rotary cutters - 45mm + 28mm
• Paper scissors
• Fabric scissors
• Pins or Fabric Weights
• Sewing machine
• Serger, if available

Included Pattern Files

This class will use the Curve Sewing Sampler pattern to create our final project. The pattern is included in your class fee, and will be emailed for you to download after purchase.

Download + Meeting Information

Included class files will be emailed to you after checkout. You can download the files up to three (3) times, so make sure you download it on your personal computer and keep it filed in a safe place!

Please make note of which materials are not included in your workshop fee, and be sure to purchase and have them ready prior to the start of the class.

Which Level to select?

We will be covering all skills and education in the first four weeks.

• If you are a confident sewist and find yourself ahead of the curve when you're in classes or have budgetary constraints, the 4 Week workshop is for you! You'll come, you'll see, you'll conquer!

• If you are more of a beginner, prefer to move slowly and carefully through your projects, or love to linger with your classmates, the 5 Week workshop is your jam! You'll get all the same education, but there's no rush to keep up.

If you select 4 Weeks and find you want to join on the last day or are feeling rushed, you can add on Week 5 at any time!

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We can’t wait to see you!

Our online workshops feature limited class sizes to ensure you receive proper attention and can spend time getting to know your classmates. If stretch sewing is new to you, be reassured that Sophie teaches with infinite patience! Don’t hesitate to ask any question, even if you think it’s silly!! We’re all here to learn from each other, and the smallest question may spark exciting dialogue or exploration.

What will you do with your stretch sewing skills?

Whether you want to make wild things like Sophie's Humpback Whale project, want your stretch clothes to turn out more beautifully, or just work with knits more confidently, the techniques you'll learn in this workshop have truly endless applications!