Intermediate Alterations
In this class students will learn how to replace zippers, modify cuffs & collars, add hoods & corset closures as well as practicing other precision driven tailoring techniques.
Classes meet once a week for 3hr sessions for 6 weeks. The price includes the use of sewing machines, hand tools, steam irons, large scale craft paper and all other sewing tools. If needed Fabric can be purchased at an additional cost. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine and fabric, if desired.
See below for the current course schedule, cost and registration.
6 Week Intermediate Alterations Sewing Course
Students Will:
Practice different Seam finishes
Double Rolled Hem
Top Stitching
French Seam
Flat Felled Seam
Blind Hem
Learn to Install and Replace Zippers
Add, repair, replace cuffs and collars
Learn how to sew and install Patch Pockets
Learn about lace up closures
This can include adding a modesty panel
Learn how to add and install a hood.
Students Are Encouraged to Work With the Following Garments:
Dress Pants
Dress Shirts
Skirts
Blouses
Dresses [Causal, and Formal including Cocktail Dress, Evening Gowns]
Suit Jackets and Blazers
Coats
Fully Lined garments
Items made with difficult to work with materials including Silk, Satin, Brocade, Velvet and Leather.
Bridal and Lingerie items are outside of the scope for this class.
What’s included:
IN STUDIO: The price includes the use of sewing machines, hand tools, steam irons, large scale craft paper, and workbook. Fabric can be purchased at an additional cost. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine and fabric, if desired. Students will bring in their own clothing items to alter.
Course cost:
IN STUDIO: $260
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
IN STUDIO - Saturday, October 5th - Nov 9th - 10am to 1pm
If you would like to make split payments call us at 313 -870-8802, please note there is a $25 processing fee.
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Meet your instructor:
Ravyn Hill
Ravyn is a talented and resourceful alterations specialist, currently working fulltime as a professional Seamstress in the wardrobe department of Motor City Casino. She began her sewing journey, as a self taught sewist, scouring YouTube for basic sewing tutorials and projects. Like most people she inevitably encountered the question of, "Am I doing this right?" This uncertainty led her to google 'Sewing Lessons near me' and she found herself on the same website you are! Ravyn signed up for the Introductory Garment Construction Class, it was such a transformational experience that she began to volunteer at Sew Modest Studio. After a year-long apprenticeship she began teaching children and adults the fundamentals of sewing and garment construction. In addition to being a masterful sewist, she is also an incredibly talented crochet artist. She is now the Lead Instructor and Curriculum Developer for the Alterations Sewing courses at Sew Modest Studio!
