Harlene Overalls Virtual Workshop

WORKSHOP DATES:

• Monday, June 15, from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern - Prep class

  • Note, there are two weeks between the prep class & the first construction class

• Monday, June 29, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 1

• Wednesday, July 1, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 2

• Monday, July 6, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 3

• Wednesday, July 8, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 4

• Monday, July 13, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 5

• Wednesday, July 15, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 6

• Monday, July 20, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 7

• Wednesday, July 22, from 6:30-8:30pm Easter - Construction class 8

SUPPLY LIST:

• The Harlene Overalls pattern (hips 34 - 57 1/2”) from Merchant & Mills.

  • Please note: This pattern is available in two size ranges. Please double check your body measurement to the M&M size chart. Note this is a UK size chart, not US, so do not make assumptions on what size you will want to make. If you are unsure, contact Christine to help you select a size.

• 2 - 4 yards of medium weight woven fabric, depending on the width of your fabric, the size you are selecting, & what your machine can handle. Ideal fabrics are cotton canvas, cotton twill, denim, & corduroy. Make sure your machine can handle sewing through multiple layers of your chosen fabric. Note this pattern is for non-stretch fabrics. A lot of denims have stretch, so double check your choice before committing to a fabric.

• Optional: 3/4 yard of lining fabric. Depending on your outer fabric choice, you might prefer a lighter fabric for the interior waistband, pockets, & fly pieces. This would ideally be from something quilt weight or similar. This will be discussed in the prep class.

• Thread - that matches your fabric

  • If you plan to do contrasting topstitching: in addition to thread that matches your fabric (for constructing seams), you will also want one spool of topstitching thread (for topstitching), & a spool in the SAME color but of REGULAR weight (for the bobbin).

• Six 15mm jeans buttons, plus a few extras for practicing

• Two 40mm dungaree clips

• Two 40mm adjustable sliders

  • Note: Merchant & Mills sells kits containing the clips, sliders, & jeans buttons here

• Denim heavyweight needle (and a spare or two in case of breakage & for when it gets dull)

TOOL LIST:

• Sewing machine with straight stitches & zigzag stitches (or a serger for seam finishing in place of zigzag stitches), & the ability to sew buttonholes

• Buttonhole foot

• Hammer & hammering surface (wood, anvil, cast iron pan) for installing jeans buttons

• Iron & ironing board

• Sewing needle for your fabric weight & type

• 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

Please note: tools & supplies are sold separately & are not included in the class f

SKILL LEVEL:

• Intermediate: This workshop is perfect for someone who has sewn a handful of advanced beginner garments & is looking to take on something a bit more challenging! Please note this is not a “learn to sew” class.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Creating & sewing overall pockets with buttons

• Sew a bib chest pocket

• Creating a faux fly

• Installing jeans hardware

• Topstitching tips & tricks

• Sewing with a commercial sewing pattern

• Reading & understanding commercial sewing pattern instructions

• Printing & assembling a digital sewing pattern

• Taking your measurements

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