HAP030 - Basic Sewing: Simple Dresses
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Course Description
You'll learn the basics of how to lay out and cut a pattern and sew a dress and/or skirt using an industrial machine, how to make various seams, seam finishes, hems, zippers, and closures. Each student will begin with the basic dress/skirt pattern and may customize as time permits. Additional projects may be added as the student advances within the course. *Projects and class schedule may be adjusted to reflect the abilities and pace of the students in course.Notes
See below for required course supplies.
First day of class:
*All supplies for projects will be discussed in class.
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Notebook & pen/pencil
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Manilla or clear envelope ( 11” X14” ) for Patterns and Fabric
Regarding Fabric and Projects
Do not purchase Fabric for your Dress until you are measured by the instructor in class. We will address yardages for sizes and appropriate fabrics for your dress in class
The supplies will cost about $60, fabric purchases must be made at a fabric store (students will be shown examples of type of fabric to purchase for their dress in class).
Note absolutely no stretch fabrics or jersey for this course Only cotton or cotton polyester blends
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(Short Dress style) 1 ½ yards of 45” wide or 11⁄2 of 60” wide fabric, solid or print ( you may need more based on your size)
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(Long dress/ Maxi style) 2-3 yards of 45” wide or 31⁄2 of 60” wide fabric ( you may need more based on your size)
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Optional trims Ribbon for neckline 1” wide 1 1⁄2 yards
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Optional trim on hemline 2 yards your choice
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Thread to match
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Optional materials: Optional skirt takes about 1 ½ yards of 45” wide woven cotton fabric. More advanced students may wish to remake a project.