Take your sewing skills to the next level by learning to tackle knit fabrics with ease!! Join us in making your very own t-shirt! In this class, you will learn how to sew a t-shirt using a sewing machine, with the pattern of your choice (suggestions below). You’ll explore techniques for working with knit fabrics, achieving professional-looking seams, and finishing touches like hemming and neckbands. Leave with a handmade t-shirt you’ll be proud to wear and newfound confidence in garment-making!

Prerequisites:

• Must know the basics of using a sewing machine, like threading and winding a bobbin.
• This class is best suited for someone who has a few small projects under their belt. 

You will learn:

• the difference between knit and woven fabrics
• how to cut out knit garments
• the stitches to use when sewing knit garments
• how to take your measurements and choose your size
• how to handle stretching bands to fit
• how to hem knits

You will need:

• tracing paper
• 1.5m of knit fabric
  • (amount is dependent on size and pattern - check your pattern for the yardage needed - ask us for help if you need) 
  • we strongly suggest a cotton lycra jersey (95% cotton/5% lycra).  You can see what we have available here
• matching thread - we suggest polyester
• a sewing pattern for a t-shirt
  • we suggest:
    • Jalie Laurent
    • Jalie Nico
    • Grainline Lark
    • Helen's Closet Jackson and Dawson
    • Closet Core T-Shirt (Free) 
    • Friday Pattern Bateau Top and Old Coast Raglan (Pay What You Can)
    • Cashmerette Concord

We will provide:

• The use of all the tools necessary for a successful project

A list of our class policies can be found here.

Minimum registration is 3. Maximum is 5.

This class is being taught by Katherine.