Prepare for Apparel 5 Week Course

If you are new to apparel sewing and want to learn to make your own clothes, this class is for you! Class for ages 16+.

Join us for a five-week course, Prepare for Apparel, where we will learn about 5 important, foundational topics to help you build knowledge, skills, and confidence so that you can tackle your apparel goals! This class will be skill building and will not be project-oriented. 

There are limited seats available. We limit our class size to 4 students to allow for more personalized instruction and space in the studio. 

Pre-Requisites: Sewing machine operational knowledge. If you are new to sewing and would like to learn to sew, see our class calendar to sign up for a private lesson on your machine or an Intro to Studio Machines class to utilize the Studio's machines.

Registration opens February 16th and will close March 17th at 11:59pm. 

Course Outline

Session 1: Tues, March 31st from 6:30p-8:30p.

Topic: Intro to Fabrics

Session 1 will be an introduction to fabric - how it is made and the different types of fibers and weaves of fabric. Fabric samples will be used to understand a fabric's hand, drape, and weight. Information packets provided during class for note taking. This will be a non-sewing class.

Session 2: Tues, April 7th from 6:30p-8:30p.

Topic: Seam Finishes + Pressing

Session 2 will cover different types to seam finishes and the importance of pressing. We will make samples of seam finishes. Sewing is 80% pressing and 20% actual sewing. You'll learn tips and tricks for making pressing a breeze! This will be a sewing class.

Session 3: Tues, April 14th from 6:30p-8p.

Topic: Apparel Pattern Reading

Session 3 will focus on learning to read apparel pattern envelopes, instructions, and cover the universal sewing pattern legend. Take home reference guides will be provided in class. This will be a non-sewing class. 

Session 4: Tues, April 21st from 6:30p-8:30p.

Topic: Fabric Selection + Importance

Session 4 will provide insight into how fabric selection can make or break your garment (and your sewing experience!). We'll look at knits, wovens, and non-wovens as well as interfacings. We'll also cover helpful tools for certain kinds of fabric. This will be a non-sewing class.

Session 5: Tues, April 28th from 6:30p-8:30p (Final Session)

Topic: Measurement + Ease

Session 5 will introduce the concept of ease and the roll it plays in garment-making. We'll learn how to calculate ease. We will also cover body measurements and you will leave class with your personal measurements. Please wear a comfortable, fitted shirt and shorts or leggings. Having your measurements will help with pattern selection and alteration. Plus, measuring yourself can be difficult, so this will ensure you have help with accurate measurements.

At the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to choose a pattern, select an appropriate fabric, be able to understand the sewing instructions, and be able to finish a seam. You'll have a deeper understanding of how fabric is made, what it is made of, and tips and tricks for sewing with each. 

Course Registration:

Registration opens February 16th and will close March 17th at 11:59pm. Select the first date when booking. This will enroll your for all 5 sessions.

Class for ages 16+.

$250 per student

Session 2 will be a sewing class. Please bring your own machine or select Studio machine during registration. 

All attendees are required to abide by the Class Policy

Facilities Note - There is ramp access in rear of the building. Restrooms, however, are in the lower level accessible only by stairs. If accessibility is a concern, please reach out to connect@madfabrics-studio.com.