Abby's Attic Sewing School
Abby's Attic Sewing School
Adult Summer Camp: Trapeze dress
by Abby's Attic Sewing School
Adult
Tue, Jun 3, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
2250 Thousand Oaks Dr #208 San Antonio, TX 78232 208 San Antonio, TX 78232 - Uptown, 208 , San Antonio, TX 78232
Jennifer N.
6 students
Class Experience
Sew & Steady Level 1: Trapeze dress
This simple design is a great introduction to using PDF patterns, taking body measurements, understanding sewing terminology and symbols, and interpreting both the written directions and the diagrams.
Included in your class is the multi-sized PDF pattern, 12 hours of enthusiastic and knowledgeable instruction, use of sewing machines, tools, and notions. PRIOR SEWING MACHINE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS.
Pattern and images courtesy of The Thread.
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"Sew & Steady" is a relaxed pace series in which we take it slowly, dive into the zen of sewing, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a project within your class time-- no homework!
Our experienced and enthusiastic instructors will guide you through each step of the project, sewing right along with you to show you in real time how to tackle your sewing. You will also learn how to troubleshoot any sewing problems you might encounter either with the project itself, or with your sewing machine. This way you never feel like you are going it alone!
Class Requirements
- Sewing 101 or prior sewing machine experience
- You must know how to thread your machine and load your bobbin, maintain a comfortable sewing speed on your machine, and sew a straight-ish line (heavy on the ISH!)
What you'll learn
- How to read and navigate a commercial sewing pattern
- Taking body measurements
- Preparing patterns for cutting and for future use
- "Vanity sizing" vs. standard sizing
- What all the sewing symbols, terminology and techniques mean
- How to use a tailor's ruler and french curve
- Proper pinning and cutting technique
- Some fundamental sewing skills
- How to create a casing for elastic
- How to sew and turn straps
- How to sew side seam pocketsHow to alter the length of your blouse
- ...and more!
Sample Class Format
- First class: Take body measurements, find your size on the pattern and begin cutting fabric.
- Second class: Sew slit and button loop. Bind neck edge. Pin side seams. Bind armholes.
- Third class: Sew side seams, stitch pockets to front panel.
- Fourth class: Hem and finishing touches.
Other Things To Know
- Please see our full policy page HERE
What To Bring
- All materials are included, but if you wish to bring your own fabric, please check the specific project listing for yardage requirements.
- You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you like!
Abby's Attic Sewing School Location
Abby's Attic Sewing Studio
2250 Thousand Oaks Dr #208 San Antonio, TX 78232 208 San Antonio, TX 78232 - Uptown, 208 , San Antonio, TX 78232