WHETHER YOU WEAR THEM TO EXERCISE OR JUST TO GO OUT, LEARN TO CREATE
YOUR OWN PAIR OF CUSTOM LEGGINGS.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, FASHION DESIGNER AND MASTER SEWER, BENSON ROBERTS,
WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF MAKING YOUR OWN PAIR OF CUSTOM
KNIT LEGGINGS TO GET YOUR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE. THESE ARE FUN TO
MAKE, AND YOU'LL COME AWAY WITH THE KNOW-HOW,YOU'LL ALSO GAIN GREATER
KNOWLEDGE OF KNIT FABRICS TO FEEL CONFIDENT WHEN SHOPPING FOR FUTURE
PROJECTS - FOR YOU OR TO GIVE AS GIFTS.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
* Working with knit fabrics
* Working with a pattern
* Adjusting a pattern
* Pattern placement (to make sure nothing odd shows up in an
unfortunate place on your leggings)
* Pinning fabric to patterns in preparation for cutting and when and
how not to
* Pattern cutting
* How to sew a crotch (U-curve)
* Piecing together legs
* Stitches on your machine that are suitable for sewing knits
* Hemming knit fabrics
* Attaching a waistband
* Appropriate stitches for finishing edges with just a sewing
machine.
PREREQUISITES
This class is for anyone who already knows how to sew, or the
confident beginner who knows how to use a sewing machine, serger and
basic sewing techniques. If you're new to sewing or want a refresher
to get you ready for this project, check out the Sewing 101 or the
in-depth Serging 101 courses.
MATERIALS TO BRING
* 4-way stretch knit fabric with at least 50% stretch (at least 54"
or 60" wide) We have wonderful knit fabric in the store for you to
purchase before you class.
* Jersey / Ballpoint / Stretch machine needles
* Thread
* Sewing kit: pins, scissors, snips, thread, extra needles, fabric
markers, etc.
* Your sewing machine and serger
_A minimum of 3 students is required for this series. Registration
will close at 6pm the day before the series is to begin._
(_Booked Classes will be refunded - 30% cancelation fee only in cases
of an Emergency_)
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