InstructorVira Liu
TypeOnsite Course
DateAug 21, 2020 - Sep 11, 2020
Time3 Hrs
PlaceTBA
Seat3/6
Price$260

Course Description

Want to learn the basics of mending your clothes? This class will show you the basics of hemming and taking in your pants, shirts, skirts and dresses!

Get that vintage treasure looking new again! With a little bit of darning, some shape at the waist and a new zipper, old clothes get made over into new ones. Then show some leg this summer once you’ve hemmed all your old maxi dresses – we’ll even how you how to turn the leftovers into a new skirt! (You’ll practice on many different fabrics like denim, wool, cotton and polyester – you’ll never need to visit the tailor again)

You will learn:

  • Identifying types of hems (double fold, euro hems and blind hems)
  • Sewing a double fold hem on a pair of pants or a skirt/dress
  • How to measure pants/dresses to be hemmed
  • Learning proper blind hemming techniques
  • Sleeves can also be shortened in this class
  • Taking in/letting out
  • Replacing zippers

***Students must have taken Beginner Sewing Classes or have equivalent sewing experience to take this class***

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