Learn correct fitting and construction techniques for woven tops and dresses in this five session class. 

• Pre-requisite: You have completed our Beginner Series, or have equivalent sewing experience
• Project: The Camber Set from Merchant & Mills (included with class)
• Materials needed: 
  
  • 2 yards of 50" wide muslin
  • Swedish Tracing Paper
  • fabric and notions for your completed Camber Top or Dress (not needed on the first day)
  • dark thread for your muslin, matching thread for your final garment (100% polyester, all-purpose thread)
  • universal machine sewing needles, size 80/12
• Skills learned: how to choose your size, how to complete a muslin; how to asses fit issues; how to transfer marks from a muslin to your paper pattern; bust adjustments, shoulder adjustments, moving or altering darts; set-in sleeves; seam and neckline finishing techniques, hemming. 

This class starts with making a muslin (a test garment). Your instructor will help you asses and then correct the fit of your muslin. After adjusting your pattern based on that assessment, you will spend the rest of the class sessions completing your Camber Top or Dress. 

Visit the shop to pick up your copy of the pattern (included with the class), and to get help choosing your fabric and notions!

This class is Level II. See information about our class levels here.

Classes are for adults 18+