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Valentine’s Bralette and Panty Set (an Intro to Sergers) Night One
February 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$125.00
Learn the basics of sewing with knit fabrics on a serger. Week 1 we will make bikini style panties to match a reversible bralette that we’ll make during week 2. Week 1 is done exclusively on a serger, unless the ruching option is chosen; Week 2 will use both the serger and sewing machine.
Skills you’ll learn:
- working with knits
- sewing from a pattern
- using a serger
- attaching knit bands
- installing elastic
- zig-zag stitch
- (optional) elastic ruching
What you’ll take home after course completion: 2 panties, 1 reversible bralette
Dates/times: 2 week mini course – Thursdays 6-9pm Feb 5th AND Feb 12th
Supply list:
- Student supplies: 2.5yd knit fabric with 50% 4-way stretch and good recovery (1.25yd main, 1.25yd coordinate); cotton/spandex recommended, but other spandex blends work well too
- Thread to match
- Instructor provides bra band elastic and clear elastic
- Tools/Supplies student can bring if they have them: soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins, scissors/rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, loop turner (Shop and or instructor some to be shared as well)
- Students can bring their own serger if they have one as well
- Pattern is included! YAY!
Other information:
Fabric kits will be available at the shop! Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience preferred (you have used a sewing machine before); ideal for any level sewist who is wanting to work with stretch fabrics and elastic; can be brand new to working on a serger!
