HAP032 - Basic Sewing for Designers
Course Description
You'll learn the basics of how to lay out and cut a pattern and sew projects such as a hooded sweatshirt, open cardigan, and/or joggers using an industrial machine, as well as how to make various seams, seam finishes, and hems . Each student will begin with the basic patterns and may customize as time permits. Additional projects can 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.
- Notebook
- Pencils
- Scissors- All Purpose- 8-10" (Fiskers, Gingher, Wiss, or Mundial)
- Pinking shears (optional)
- Large safety pin
- Thimble to fit middle finger
- Dressmaker pins
- Hand sewing needles (Sharp size 7-9 is best)
- Seam ripper
- Pastel stone dressmaker chalk or fabric marking pencil/pen
- Tape measure
- Safety pins
- Clear graph plastic ruler (Westcott size 1x12, 2x12, 1x18 or 2x18)
Note: Fabric will be required for this course, will be discussed on the first day of class
- Matching thread to your fabric
- 1yd ¼" wide cotton twill tape
- 1 ½ yds. ¼" cord or ½" wide cotton twill tape for drawstring
- Fabric for pants and jacket 3 yds each. Suggested fabrics: sweatshirt fleece, double knits, cotton lycra (stretch woven)
- Thread (Gutterman works well for home sewing machine stitching on cotton fabric)
- Separating zipper 24" for sizes XS,S and 26" for sizes M to XL