WORKSHOP DATES:
Sunday, May 31, from 1-4pm Eastern - Class 1
SUPPLY LIST:
The Dune Briefs pattern (hip 33-58”) by Christine Haynes Patterns (me!).
3/4 - 1 1/2 yards of knit fabric. For best results, stick to a cotton & spandex blend, or a cotton, modal, & spandex blend. You’re looking to have something soft & stable, NOT drapey. Some good choices are the Valencia jersey from Lyrical Fabrics, the skinny stripe knit, sport stripe knit, cotton modal jersey, & the buttercup organic knit from Blackbird Fabrics, & the Art Gallery jersey & the Laguna jersey from Stonemountain & Daughter. If you are unsure of your choice, please contact me!
Polyster thread
TOOL LIST:
Sewing machine with stretch stitch options, or with a zigzag stitch. A serger can also be used for sewing seams. To do the binding, everyone will need a stretch stitch option on a regular machine.
Iron & ironing board
Sewing needle for your fabric weight & type - an 80 jersey ballpoint needle is ideal
Full sized scissors & small scissors for trimming (highly recommended)
Seam gauge or small ruler
Water soluble marking tool
Clear ruler, at least 2” x 18” (for putting your pattern pieces on grain during cutting)
Flexible tape measure
If you plan to make pattern alterations, tape, extra paper, & a fine point pencil is recommended
For cutting, knits are far easier to cut with a rotary cutter & mat, so if you have that option, bring it to class!
Please note: tools & supplies are sold separately & are not included in the class fee
SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner: This is a great second knit project. If you’ve made a basic knit project or two in the past & are ready to take on an advanced beginner knit project, this is perfect! Note: this is not a “learn to sew” workshop.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Using a serger & a regular home sewing machine to sew seams with knits
Topstitching knits
Binding knit fabrics
Using a commercial sewing pattern
Reading & understanding commercial sewing pattern instructions
Taking your measurements
Making pattern alterations like shortening, lengthening, reshaping leg openings, & blending between sizes
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Workshops are taught by me, Christine Haynes, live from my home studio
Attendance is limited to ensure personal one-on-one attention
Workshops are led virtually through Zoom, a free video conferencing software that can be downloaded here
Students will need access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet access to participate in the workshop (note: the bigger your screen, the easier it is to see the action!)
I teach using two cameras, so you can always see a close up of each step being taught, as well as have face to face interaction
A Zoom link & password will be emailed a day ahead of the first class session to the email address used in checkout, so be sure to type your email correctly upon checkout
Workshop sessions will be recorded so students that get behind, or need to miss a session, can rewatch the previous lesson & catch up
The focus of my workshops are on construction & technique. Fit is discussed, but due to the nature of Zoom workshops, fitting instruction is limited