Time 9:30 to 4:00

Cost: $35

Teacher - Elisa Milano - Elisa has been sewing since she was a child.  Both her mother and grandmother were master seamstresses.  Sewing is her passion and she can’t wait to share her skills and tips with each of her students.

Key concept that will be covered:

• How to choose a size on a pattern

• How to cut out pattern

• One on one muslin fitting - understand your fitting challenges and solutions.

• Transferring fitting adjustments to your pattern

• Sewing techniques for collars, cuffs, hems etc.

Items to bring to class:

• Sewing machine (you must understand how to operate your machine and have basic sewing skills

• Muslin, enough to make a test garment she recommends 2 yard

• Scissor, seam ripper, measuring tape, sharpei, ruler, thread and sewing needles

• A basic fitted blouse pattern that you like

• Bring a blouse from your closet that fits you.  This will be used as a basis for fitting you and your preferences on  ease and lengths.