Machine Sewing III

Instructor: Diana Rodgers
Supply Cost Estimate: $60-125

A garment sewing class for students with a solid foundation in sewing, but who would like to take their skills up a notch. Students will provide a garment sewing pattern of their choice: outerwear, pants, dress, tops- whatever you would like to make. The garment will be completed over a 6 week period with the expert guidance of the sewing instructor.

Supply List:

On the first day of class, we will focus on choosing your size and cutting the pattern and fabric pieces. Please bring the following supplies with you:

• Garment sewing pattern*. You can bring multiple if you would like to discuss options. Sewing patterns are available in 2 forms: Paper pattern and pdf. If you purchase a pdf pattern, you will need to have it printed. https://pdfplotting.com and https://brooklynmotifprinting.com are both excellent printing services.

*See links below for sewing pattern suggestions.

• Fabric. Please note the fabric requirements on your pattern, including yards needed and suggested fabric type. Your patterns can be for knit or woven fabric.
• Interfacing (if needed). *If you would like to discuss interfacing in class before purchasing, it’s ok to hold off.
• Notions - can wait until a later class. Notions include zippers, buttons, elastic, etc (check your pattern).
• Scissors appropriate for cutting fabric https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/cutting/scissors/gingher-knife-edge-serrated-bent-trimmers-8/#sku=is223
• Straight pins (1.5” is ideal) https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/pins/long-pearlized-pins-24-1-12-x-0023/#sku=pi1091
• Thread (100% polyester is best) https://a.co/d/gtFzC29
• Marking tool(s) - any one of these is good:
  • Tailors chalk https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/marking-chalk-pens/chalk/clover-triangle-clay-tailors-chalk/#sku=ck25wh
  • Water soluble pen https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/marking-chalk-pens/pens-pencils/clover-fine-point-water-soluble-marker-blue/#sku=ck28bl
  •  https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/marking-chalk-pens/pens-pencils/dritz-dual-purpose-marking-pen-bluepurple/#sku=ck14

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*This is not an exhaustive list, but all of these companies have reliable patterns and good instructions. If you would like to use a pattern from another company, that’s completely fine. Make sure the pattern comes with instructions.

• True Bias
• Friday Pattern Company
• Christine Haynes Patterns
• Closet Core Patterns
• Helen’s Closet Patterns
• Simplicity, Vogue, McCalls, Butterick, New Look, Know Me, Burda
• Friday Pattern Company
• Tilly and the Buttons

Fabric Resources

• I See Fabric
• Black Bird Fabrics
• Brooklyn Craft Company
• Beetle and Fred
• Stone Mountain & Daughter
• Mood Fabrics
• *As well as lots of other shops in the garment district. Mostly on 37th-40th Streets between 7th and 8th aves.

Interfacing, Notions, and Tools:

Pacific Trimming
220 West 38th st.

Sil Thread (the best place for zippers)
257 W 38th St