I’m Teaching! Sultry Sheath Dress Class and Seam Finishes

Last weekend I started my first project from Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing – The Sultry Sheath Dress.  It’s coming together nicely and I’ve only had to do some minor alterations to get the fit right, such as lowering the armholes.  But there’s a reason I’m making this dress all of a sudden…

Which brings me to my exciting news – I’m teaching sewing classes next month!  I’m offering two classes at Grey’s Fabric and Notions in Boston:

June 1: Seam Finishes – Want a more professional, finished look inside your garments but don’t own a serger?  Me too!  In this two-hour workshop, I’ll cover different types of seam finishes, from easy to more complex, and we’ll discuss what types of garments and seams to use them on.  We’ll practice applying different techniques and by the end of the class, you’ll have samples to take home with you in a cute little embroidered book.

June 8, 15, 22: Sultry Sheath Dress – Are you a Joan or a Betty? Using the Sultry Sheath Dress pattern, I’ll show you how to alter necklines and change skirt silhouettes to create the perfect “Mad Men” style dress, whether you’re looking for a slinky, body-conscious shape or more of a full-skirted number.  This class is a three-session class with sewing homework in-between each session.

Come sew with me in Boston!