Duration: 6 weeks x 3 hours

Skill Level: Intermediate and Advanced

 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Dive into the world of stretchwear! Calling all swimmers, aspiring yogis, gym junkies, fitness fanatics, lovers of complex stretchy pants/tops and even bras (with or without underwire). We've got your next level of stretch sewing needs covered in this extended 6 week course.

If you've tackled the basics, now it's time to improve your confidence in sewing with materials that like to really move around as you work with them. Focus on working with two and four­-way stretch fabric, knits, stretch lining, various types of elastics, lace, trims and power meshes. We'll reinforce some of the basic concepts you will have learnt from sewing beginner stretch garments: using the correct needles/fabric/threads, elastic and fasteners. We'll also show you how to best handle and combine fabrics with different properties and levels of stretch to achieve a great fit and professional finish.

Gain confidence using your machine, overlocker or coverstitch to finish seams and hems more professionally. Our goal is to get you creating garments that others will say look like store-bought ones.

This is a great follow-on from our Beginners Learn to Sew Stretch Clothing Course, particularly for anyone with a more complex project in mind. To get the most out of the intermediate to advanced content of this course, we recommended that you should have completed at least 3 to 4 garments of any kind, trouble free, following a commercial pattern, prior to attending this class.

We assume attendees have full competency in operating a sewing machine and are comfortable working on their own without supervision at times (see Beginners Learn to Sew Stretch Clothing Course first, if you don't fit this criteria). Refunds will not be available if you have incorrectly assumed your skill level for this course.

Bobbin and Ink is an LGBTQI+ safe space and this course welcomes women, men and anyone identifying otherwise. The content of the class is geared towards adults. If you know a teen or child who wants to learn to sew, check out our Kids and Teens Learn to Sew Clothes Course.

Can't find a date that suits you? Email us to join our waiting list and we'll let you know when new dates are available.

GAIN CONFIDENCE IN:

• Choosing correct needles, thread and stitch settings for working with stretch and woven fabrics.

• Selecting and handling fabrics and notions to create structure and shaping in your stretch garments
• Paper pattern reading, especially determining correct sizing
  
• Pattern preparation and layout
• Fabric cutting
• Working through a pattern step-by-step
• Garment fitting
• Inserting elastics, wire, boning and other tricky materials into a structured garment.

COST INCLUDES:

• Sewing machine use or bring your own!
• Access to our cutting tables and mannequins
• Endless tea and coffee provided

WHAT TO BRING: 

• A swim, stretch or sportswear pattern, including underwired or non-wired bra pattern. This can be either a commercial paper pattern or a pattern-makers downloaded pdf pattern you have printed onto paper yourself. Please ensure you have pre-printed all pdf pages if you have chosen the later.
• Stretch fabric/s, zips, clasps, elastics, cups, linings, elastics, foam or other finishing tools required to make your garment. Your pattern will advise the correct type and amount of fabric to purchase. We sell swim and regular elastics in-store, as well as bra cups and some fasteners. If you've chosen a bra as your project, please ensure you've bought enough fabric and notions to potentially make 2 or more of the same bra as a test. If you need any specific supplies and are unsure how to get them, contact us.* 
• Other components necessary for completing your pattern: thread and needles for your machine, lace or trims you'd like to integrate into your project. We have some basic supplies available on-site, let us know if you require anything prior to class.*
• A close fitting tank top/bike pants. You'll be required to wear these under your clothes at different points across the course, as we will be measuring each other in class or doing fittings.
• A Sewing Kit of basic tools. We have some tools you can borrow on-site, but you'll have a nicer time getting familiar with your own tools.
• A working sewing machine - we recommend working on your own sewing machine so you gain more confidence. Otherwise we can provide you a sewing machine to use through out the course, free of charge. Just remember to tell us when you sign up.
• Notebook and pen

• Wear closed-in shoes and no loose jewelry.

EMAIL US with any questions you might have.

This Class is subject to Bobbin and Ink's Cancellation Policy.
Please read it on our Terms and Conditions page before booking.