You Can Make It Inc Workshops
Level One -The Basics – Beginner A
The Basics – Are you a brand new sewer or maybe you need a refresher? Learn how to read a pattern, how to select fabric, how to lay out, cut and mark your pattern, and, while making a simple elastic waist skirt or pyjama pants, you will learn the basic skills you will need in future sewing projects.
Your investment: $80 & 8 hours of instruction
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Level Two – The Skirt – Beginner B
The Skirt – using prints and one-way designs, expand your sewing knowledge by learning about darts, hemming, pleats, etc. At this level you will begin to make samples of techniques for future reference.
Your investment: $80 & 8 hours of instruction
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Level Three – The Top – Intermediate A
The Top – now you are an intermediate sewer! You will make a casual blouse or top and learn to do facings, simple collars, closures and how to sew with sheer fabrics, and you will continue to add to your samples of techniques.
Your investment: $120 & 12 hours of instruction
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Level Four – The Shirt – Advanced A
The Shirt –Make a tailored shirt and learn how to sew a sleeve placket, cuffs, tailored collar, buttonholes, and shirt hem. Continue to add to your skills as you learn about different types of closures, and as you build on your fitting skills. Finishing this level makes you an advanced sewist!!
Your investment: $100 & 10 hours of instruction
Level Five – The Pants – Advanced B
The Pants – the most popular garment to sew but also the trickiest! Learn about napped fabrics (like velvet and corduroy), and all the details such as cuffs, zippers, pockets, and belt carriers, that will make your pants look professional.
Your investment: $180 & 18 hrs of instruction
Level Six – The Blazer – Advanced C
The Blazer or Tailored Jacket – Make a tailored jacket and learn about welt pockets, bound buttonholes, perfectly notched collars, interfacings and linings! You can opt to use home sewing techniques or professional tailoring techniques. And you will continue to learn all the techniques you need by finishing up your samples.
Your investment: $160 & 16 hrs of instruction
Level Seven – Formal Wear – Advanced D
Make a formal gown and learn about couture sewing and fitting techniques used in making prom and wedding fashions. You can opt to use home sewing techniques.
Your investment: $120 & 12 hrs of instruction
Prices subject to change without notice.