Basic Clothing Design
A basic introduction to the complex art of clothing design. Revise an existing pattern or piece of clothing to express personal style, and create a unique garment that you want to wear. You’ll complete at least one finished piece of clothing in this class.
Course Number
AC497Class Size
8Age Range
17+, teens by permissionSkill Level
BeginnerPrerequisite
Basic sewing experience is required, but extensive experience is not necessary.
Materials
You may use our sewing machines or bring your own.
To the first class session, bring sketching materials: a pad of drawing paper and pencils.
Once you have a finished design drawing, we will discuss fabric choices and patterns. At that point, you will want to purchase:
- pattern and fabric for the clothing you will make
- fashion rulers
- hip curve ruler
- French curve
Recommended for your sewing kit:
- Class 66 bobbins (plastic)
- Dressmaker shears (Fiskars or Gingher)
- Paper scissors
- 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
Instructor, Schedule, and Cost
Please check our next catalog for this class. If you are interested, please let us know.
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“I had no idea how to sew. The teacher took the time to make sure that I was comfortable and learning. The other students were really helpful as well as we talked over the hum of sewing machines!”