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Sophie Hines

Intro to Stretch Sewing

Intro to Stretch Sewing

$60.00 USD
$60.00 USD
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Class Date

ONLINE WORKSHOP

1 class - 3-5 PM Central Time. 
2 hr duration

Saturday, September 20th

Learn how to sew stretch! In this workshop, students will learn about stretch fabric and its properties, determine the ideal stretch stitch settings on their machines, and practice cutting, handling, and sewing stretch fabric.

We will use a serger and sewing machine to construct and finish seams. A serger is not required. 

Open to all skill levels! Basic familiarity with a sewing machine required. No stretch sewing experience necessary, all sewists welcome!

Skills we’ll learn!

• Overview of stretch fabric attributes
• Best stretch stitches for sewing machine + serger
• Adjusting stitch settings for smooth seams
• Pins, needles, and thread
• Troubleshooting
• Common sewing issues + how to fix them
• Anything you've been wondering about!

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

• Roughly 1/2 yd Stretch Jersey, feel free to use a tshirt or scraps!

• 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
• Fabric scissors
• Pins or Fabric Weights
• Sewing machine
• Serger, if available

Included Pattern Files

This class is a skills based workshop, and does not use any sewing patterns.

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?

This is a single class workshop! We will cover all class material on the day.

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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 new stretch sewing skills?

In this course, you'll learn all of my secrets for achieving beautiful seams. I’ll teach you all my techniques and troubleshooting tips to ban the nightmares and worries that might be keeping you from sewing your best comfy projects!