Beginner Sewing Series | Advanced Beginner

This class is made for those who are gaining momentum on their sewing journey.

It is recommended that you have some basic sewing projects under your belt prior to taking this course.

 Over the course of three weeks, you will learn how to sew the:

Pogonip Pullover  from Friday Pattern Company

If your hip size falls outside of the size range, please reach out via email (rissewn@gmail.com). We will provide a pattern that will better meet your needs.

This is a THREE WEEK course held on Thursdays in September (10th, 17th, 24th)  from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

There is a pre-requisite to the course. Before this course you are expected to take the Sewing with Patterns workshop. If you have not/can not attend this class please watch our Sewing with Patterns video.

During this workshop we will discuss the patterns, sizing, and prepping for the course. 

Location: Class will be located at Pirillo Textiles.
(3800 Merle Hay Rd Suite 912, Des Moines, IA- inside of Merle Hay Mall. Use entrance near Flix Brewhouse)

We have sewing machines available to rent for this class. If you have your own machine, you are encouraged to bring it to class. 

You will learn how to:

• Confidently use a sewing machine.
• Sew with woven (non-stretch) fabric.
• Attach a collar
• Create a placket
• Sew buttonholes or install snaps
• Sew a welt pocket

Materials Required:

• Woven or stable knit fabric (ex. french terry, velour, corduroy, linen, denim, or pre-quilted fabrics)
                 -refer to size chart and fabric requirements
• Interfacing (will be provided)
• Lining Fabric (see amount above)
• 2.5 yards of 1” wide elastic
• 3 - 5/8” snaps or buttons
• Coordinating thread

Fabric and notions are not included in the cost of the workshop.

If you need help picking out fabrics, you can visit Pirillo Textiles ahead of the class and get fabric recommendations from Adam. If ordering online, it is recommended to order fabric two weeks before class.

Please pre-wash  your fabric before the workshop. Your paper pattern needs to be picked up and cut before the first class. 

Please ensure that you can come to every section of this course. Refunds will NOT be given for sections that are missed.

Cancellations must occur at least TWO WEEKS before the class for a refund to be given.