Alterations for a Better Fit

Do you have a closet full of off-the-rack clothes that need to be altered or fixed? Bring jeans, jackets, dresses, skirts and learn to do your own alterations. Replace zippers, change hems, take garments in or let them out. Learn to do perfect hand stitches on delicate fabrics. Leave with new skills – and with clothing that’s ready to wear.

Course Number

AC556

Class Size

6

Age Range

17+, teens by permission

Skill Level

Intermediate

Prerequisite

Beginning Sewing or basic sewing skills.

Materials

Bring at least one garment you want to alter to the first class.

Also bring a basic sewing kit. Suggested contents:

  • Class 66 bobbins (plastic)
  • Dressmaker shears (Fiskars or Gingher)
  • Assorted machine sewing needles
  • Assorted hand sewing needles
  • Common pins
  • Pin cushion
  • Seam ripper
  • Dressmaker’s pencil or tailor’s chalk
  • Tape measure 60”
  • Ruler
  • Dark and light color thread for basting
  • Thimble
  • Needle threader
  • Sewing gauge

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Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor:  Diane Vezeau

This class is not currently being offered. Let us know if you are interested for future semesters.