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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 period panty materials
• Designing your period panty sewing pattern
• Choosing the best size
• Constructing period gussets
• Sewing undies
• Stretch sewing + troubleshooting
• Sewing curves
• Working with elastic
• Fabric waistbands

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

• Perfect Period Panty Sewing Pattern

• Period Panty Sewing Kit
• 1/2- 1 1/2 yds Stretch Jersey
• 10 yds 1” fold over elastic
• Polyester thread

• For low rise undies, 1/2 yd jersey. For high waist undies, 1 1/2 yds

• 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 Perfect Period Panty pattern to make our period undies. This pattern includes sizes XXS-6X, and up to a 72” hip. If you fall outside these measurements, reach out at hello@sophiehines.com!

The pattern is not included in your class fee.

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 undie sewing skills?

Skills included in this course include sewing stretch fabrics, making reusable period care products, sewing curves, and working with elastic. How will you use these skills? The possibilities are endless!