In this class we will work together to sew ourselves a dress. The pattern fits sizes 3/6 months through 12 youth. 

Day 1: Picking your fabric - we will discuss what fabric and other requiremnts are needed for this project. We will also be measuring ourselves to figure our dress size (we will need an adult or other responsible helper for this please).  Students will need to purchase (or otherwise source) the fabric for their project between day 1 and day 2.

Day 2 & 3: Cutting your pattern - will will work together to cut our pattern/fabric. We will be discussing grains and directional patterns.

Day 3 & 4: We will be ironing our pieces and folding hems in preperation for sewing.

Day 5-10: Sewing days - By the end of class your student should have a finished piece of clothing.

Please note that this is a leveled class. Each student is required to know how to accomplish the tasks in the previous levels before beginning classes of a higher level as I will no longer be covering those skills in higher level courses.

IMPORTANT: Before taking this class students should have taken the Modern Swing Dress (https://bit.ly/2OQXfVa) and Fiesta Dress (https://bit.ly/3spvdOl) courses as we will be referring to skills learned in these classes. 


Novice: straight stitches, hems, casings, elastic

Beginner: straight stitching, some hand sewing, applying snaps

Confident Beginner: gathering, hook & loop tape (aka velcro)

Intermediate: fold over elastic, stretch lace, bias tape, pleats, darts, zippers, and pockets

Advanced Intermediate: sizing techniques

Experienced: beading, buttonholes, welt pockets

Advanced: couture techniques, french seams