Adult Sewing Semester – Intermediate & Advanced (Fall 2026)

For sewists with previous sewing experience. This class is not intended for beginners. If you're comfortable using a sewing machine and have completed several sewing projects, this class is for you.

Semester Dates: Begins the week of August 24, 2026 and concludes the last week of November 2026.

A minimum of 6 students is required for each class. If enrollment is too low, the class may be canceled.

What You'll Learn

This semester focuses on building confidence with commercial and independent sewing patterns. Rather than completing a garment, we'll concentrate on developing the pattern-reading and construction skills that make garment sewing easier and more successful.

Throughout the semester, you'll learn how to:

• Read and understand commercial and independent sewing patterns
• Interpret pattern symbols, markings, and terminology
• Transfer pattern markings accurately
• Trace and preserve sewing patterns
• Make basic pattern adjustments when needed
• Understand pattern layouts and cutting guides
• Follow sewing instructions with confidence
• Build skills that transfer to future garment sewing projects

Students work at their own pace, and class discussions often include troubleshooting and personalized instruction. We also welcome project ideas and topics students would like to explore.

Planned Projects

Projects are designed to reinforce pattern-reading skills and may be adjusted based on class interests.

• Pattern tracing and preservation
• Pattern marking practice
• Sample construction techniques
• Skill-building exercises using commercial and independent patterns

Every student learns at a different pace, so while we strive to complete every planned project, we cannot guarantee each student will finish all activities.

Class Schedule

• 1 class per week
• 10 weekly classes
• Each class is 1½ hours

One makeup class is held after the semester ends only for students who missed a class and have unfinished work. We are unable to offer additional makeup classes beyond the scheduled makeup week.

Tuition

$450 per student, per semester

Tuition includes:

• All patterns and class supplies
• Use of classroom sewing machines
• Professional instruction
• One scheduled makeup class (for eligible students)

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Questions? We'd love to help!

Email: makesewing@gmail.com