Class Schedule
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All sessions run from 6:30–8:30pm Eastern (EDT) on the following Wednesdays:
- Wednesday, June 3
- Wednesday, June 10
- Wednesday, June 17
What to Prepare Before Class
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Before the first session, you'll receive an introduction guide and video walking you through exactly how to prepare for the class. This includes cutting your muslin samples in advance so you're ready to sew along from the very first class.
- A PDF workbook to print before class begins
- A PDF sample pattern with preparation instructions
- 1.25 yards/metres of muslin or plain weave fabric like broadcloth (plus scrap fabric for practice)
- 0.25 yards/metres of fusible interfacing, lightweight to medium weight
- Polyester thread-a contrasting colour is strongly recommended for these exercises (black works well)
- 10" (25 cm) twill tape or selvage edge or your muslin
- Sewing machine
- Iron and ironing surface
- Fabric scissors
- Paper scissors
- Scotch tape
- Pins
- Seam ripper
- Measuring tape
- Pencil or fabric marker
- Point turner
- Tailor's ham (optional but not essential. You can follow this tutorial to make your own)
- Stapler or glue stick
Included with Registration
You'll Need to Supply
Fabric & Materials
Machine & Equipment
Hand Tools
Included in Class
- A PDF workbook that will need to be printed before the class.
- A PDF pattern for class samples. These will need to be prepared and cut out in muslin, in preparation for sewing the demonstrations in class.
- An introduction guide and video to help you with class preparation (cutting class samples).
- Bonus Resources: "Your Sewing Toolkit" and "Getting to know your sewing machine" PDF guides.
Who This Class Is For
This workshop is designed for sewers who are past the very beginning stages. You can operate your machine and have completed at least one or two projects, but you're ready to understand the why behind the techniques, not just follow instructions.
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This class is great if you:
- Are a beginner sewer who wants a strong, confident foundation in garment construction
- Find yourself unsatisfied with your results but aren't sure what you're doing wrong
- Want to understand core techniques that apply to every garment you'll ever make
- Are largely self-taught and feel like you may have missed some fundamentals along the way
- How to press, understand the logic behind pressing seams in different directions, how to use pressing tools to build three-dimensional form into your garment.
Finishing Seams - Basic seam finishes that improve garment longevity and how they work in accordance with pressing.
Seam Allowance and Bulk Management - How to trim, grade, clip, and notch seam allowances so that every seam lies flat and every corner turns cleanly. Includes inward and outward corners, acute corners, and opposing curves.
- Topstitching, edgestitching, and understitching to hold seams in place and define edges, plus easing and gathering to control fullness along a seam.
- Staystitching, seam stabilizers, and interfacing: what they are, when to use them, and how to apply them so your garment holds its shape through wearing and washing.
- How to sew single and contoured darts, transfer dart markings accurately, and work with shaped seams to build fit and form into a garment.
- You'll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a reliable internet connection. A larger screen is strongly recommended for the best visibility.
- Classes are held on Zoom. If you don't already have it, you can download Zoom here.
- Your Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before the first session to the address provided at checkout. Please double-check your email address when registering.
Camera Setup: - An overhead close-up view of the work surface
- A dedicated camera focused on the sewing machine
- A face-to-face camera for demonstrations and conversation
Recordings & Catch-UpEach session is recorded. If you fall behind during class or need to miss a session, recordings are available for review for 30 days following the final workshop date.
Class Policies & CancellationsPlease review our full class policies before registering, including cancellation and refund terms.
What You’ll Learn
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Pressing
Fabric Control Techniques
Strength and Stability
Garment Shaping
Virtual Class Details:
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This is a live, online workshop taught by me, Kristiann, streaming directly from my home sewing studio. Class sizes are kept small so I can give each participant individualized guidance and real-time feedback throughout each session.
Joining the class: