{"product_id":"garment-sewing-fundamentals-2-part-course-june-15-22-11am-2pm","title":"Garment Sewing Fundamentals - 2 part course - June 15 + 22 (11am - 2pm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYou've learned to thread your sewing machine and maybe completed a few beginner projects — but something still feels off. Your seams don't lie flat, your corners aren't clean, and you're not sure why. This workshop is designed for exactly that moment in your sewing journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is a hands-on class. As we work through each technique together, you'll build your own set of fabric samples, creating a personalized reference book of methods you'll return to for every project you make from here on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you won't just know what to do, you'll understand why it works, giving you the confidence to apply these principles to any pattern, adapt when things go wrong, and bring a more professional standard to everything you sew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWHAT YOU’LL LEARN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eTools \u0026amp; Terminology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEssential sewing tools and pressing aids, and how to use them effectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKey garment construction terminology you'll encounter in any pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePressing \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePressing methods and techniques that create a clean, professional result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBasic seam finishes that improve garment quality and longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeam Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrading, clipping, notching, and understitching to reduce bulk and eliminate tension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStabilising seams to prevent stretching and distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStaystitching to preserve the shape of cut fabric edges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSewing with Control\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSewing clean corners, opposing corners, and opposing curves with confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eControlling fabric feed and tension across straight, curved, and shaped stitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eApplying directional sewing to maintain garment integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eShaping \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBuilding garment shape through darts and shaped seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUnderstanding interfacing: types, selection, placement, and application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWHO THIS CLASS IS FOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis workshop is designed for sewers who are past the very beginning stages — you can operate your machine and have completed at least one or two projects — but you're ready to understand the why behind the techniques, not just follow instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis class is great if you:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAre a beginner sewer who wants a strong, confident foundation in garment construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFind yourself unsatisfied with your results but aren't sure what you're doing wrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWant to understand core techniques that apply to every garment you'll ever make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAre largely self-taught and feel like you may have missed some fundamentals along the way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour sewing machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpool of thread (black\/a dark colour is best)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNotepad and pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePre-cut fabric samples and notions\/tools are provided by Downtown Sewing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSkill Level: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eConfident Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cspan style=\"color: #6ac014;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 85, 0);\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dtsewing.com\/pages\/skill-level-guide-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to make sure you're signing up for the right class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2 part course - June 15 + 22 (11am - 2pm) (2 x 3hr sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAddress: 198 Walnut Ave #4, Toronto, M6J 2N6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eParking: Green P street parking on Walnut Ave, or Green P lot located 20 steps away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCancellation Policy: Participants must contact us minimum 10 days (240 hours) before class start time, in order to receive a full refund. Failure to do so will void the refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dtsewing.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy-faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCancellation Policy FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51710480875736,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/9682\/6840\/files\/GarmentSewingFundamentals_f1e3d0e0-454c-4cb5-bd59-4b0b0e41d507.png?v=1779582154","url":"https:\/\/dtsewing.com\/products\/garment-sewing-fundamentals-2-part-course-june-15-22-11am-2pm","provider":"Downtown Sewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}