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Let’s Sew with Knits – Knit Gored Skirt with Elisa Milano

  • CHESTNUT RIDGE SEWING 5079 Township Road 401 Millersburg United States (map)

Working with knit fabric might have you frustrated with fabric slipping and broken stitches galore.

About this Event

Working with knit fabric might have you frustrated with fabric slipping and broken stitches galore. FEAR NO MORE!! This class will demonstrate tips and tricks to make the process of sewing knits easy, fun and gratifying.

While a serger is not a necessary tool, it can make sewing with knits SOOOO much easier. The real bonus of using a serger with knit fabric is that the seam will stretch. This means that when your garment is stretched, the seam will expand with it and won’t break. You are encouraged to bring your serger to class with you or you can rent one from the store for class. Please bring your regular sewing machine with you as well.

Class will discuss the following concepts:

- Pattern and fabric selection- Reading and understanding pattern directions- Taking body measurements and how to apply them to select the best pattern size.- Fabric layout and cutting principles- Garment construction order- Sewing techniques for better results.

Class: Let’s Sew with Knits – Knit Gored Skirt

Class Date: Tuesday, August 17th

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)

Cost: $54.00

Instructor: Elisa Milano

Pattern: Jalie 2681 – Knit Gored Skirt – Pattern included in the cost of the class. Will need pattern for class

Skill Level: Participants MUST understand how to sew and be familiar with sewing machine operation.

Max # of Students: 10

Knit Fabric Available for Purchase at class

Fabric Cost per yard $8.00

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