Intro to Garment Making

4-Week Sewing Course | Adults & Children Welcome!

Ready to learn how to make your own clothes?

This hands-on, four-week course is designed for students who already know how to operate a sewing machine and are ready to take the next step into garment construction.

Students will learn how to work with commercial sewing patterns, select appropriate fabrics, take measurements, lay out and cut pattern pieces, and construct a wearable garment from start to finish.

Kids are welcome, too! Children may participate when accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or another responsible adult who attends and assists them throughout the course. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a new skill together!

Only ONE tuition fee is charged for the adult/child pair! The pair will share one sewing machine and work together on one garment project.

What You'll Learn

• How to read and understand commercial sewing patterns

• Taking measurements and choosing the correct pattern size

• Understanding fabric types, grainlines, and pattern markings

• Preparing, laying out, and cutting fabric accurately

• Basic garment construction and seam finishing techniques

• Creating elastic waistbands

• Basic fitting, adjustments, and hemming

• Professional tips for achieving a polished finished garment

Class Project

Students will construct their own pair of pajama/lounge pants while learning essential garment-making techniques.

Adult/child pairs will work together to complete one garment project.

Course Details

• Length: 4 weeks, one 2-hour class per week

• Tuition: $175 for the complete course

• Experience: Basic sewing-machine knowledge required

• Children: Welcome with an accompanying adult who participates and assists

• Adult/Child Tuition: One tuition covers both participants

• Machine Requirement: Adult/child pairs share one sewing machine

• Class Size: Small groups for individualized instruction

• Location: Pierre, SD

Prerequisites

Students should be able to thread their sewing machine, wind and insert a bobbin, sew a basic seam, and operate their machine with minimal assistance. No previous garment-making experience is required.

What to Bring

Students provide their own working sewing machine, power cord, foot pedal, bobbins, scissors, pins, needles, fabric, pattern, thread, elastic, and other basic sewing supplies.

Adult/child pairs need only one sewing machine and will work together on the same project.

A detailed materials list and class syllabus will be emailed before classes begin.

Don't have a sewing machine yet? A limited number of loaner machines may be available. Learning on your own machine is encouraged, and I'm happy to offer guidance if you're considering purchasing one.

By the end of the course, you'll have learned the essential steps of garment construction and gained the confidence to tackle future sewing projects!