{"product_id":"intro-to-garment-making","title":"Intro to Garment Making","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntro to Garment Making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-Week Sewing Course | Adults \u0026amp; Children Welcome!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to learn how to make your own clothes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids are welcome, too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly ONE tuition fee is charged for the adult\/child pair!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The pair will share one sewing machine and work together on one garment project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to read and understand commercial sewing patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking measurements and choosing the correct pattern size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding fabric types, grainlines, and pattern markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing, laying out, and cutting fabric accurately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic garment construction and seam finishing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating elastic waistbands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic fitting, adjustments, and hemming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional tips for achieving a polished finished garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will construct their own pair of pajama\/lounge pants while learning essential garment-making techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult\/child pairs will work together to complete one garment project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 weeks, one 2-hour class per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $175 for the complete course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basic sewing-machine knowledge required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Welcome with an accompanying adult who participates and assists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult\/Child Tuition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One tuition covers both participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adult\/child pairs share one sewing machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small groups for individualized instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pierre, SD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents provide their own working sewing machine, power cord, foot pedal, bobbins, scissors, pins, needles, fabric, pattern, thread, elastic, and other basic sewing supplies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult\/child pairs need only one sewing machine and will work together on the same project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA detailed materials list and class syllabus will be emailed before classes begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't have a sewing machine yet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A limited number of loaner machines may be available. 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