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Have you wanted to learn how to make your own garments but don't know where to start? Learn to sew in a fun and creative environment with The Fashion Ration! Students will get lots of one-on-one attention with class size limited to five students.
Each class is designed to teach you essential skills and can be taken alone or as part of the series. Over the course of five classes, learn the basics of garment construction from getting started with a sewing machine to inserting a zipper. You'll learn how to build a simple and beautiful handmade wardrobe with these five indispensable garments.
These classes are BYOSM (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine). If you do not have a machine but want to participate, please contact The Fashion Ration and we will do our best to make accommodations.
Nov 11: The Envelope Bag
Make a sturdy everyday tote that you'll want to carry everywhere. Never used a sewing machine before? This is the class for you! You'll learn how to thread a machine, how to wind a bobbin, how to choose the right needle for your fabric, simple patternmaking, and how to sew on super strong straps. Fabric will be provided!
Nov 18: The Wide Leg Pant
Wide leg, cropped pants are all the rage right now, and they couldn't be easier to make. Learn how to construct pants, insert in-seam pockets, and create a no-twist elastic waist. You provide the fabric, pattern included in class.
Dec 2: The Square Top
A versatile and elegant top that works well in a variety of fabrics. Learn how to work with delicate fabrics, how to sew a french seam, and how to create a rolled hem. You provide the fabric, we create the pattern in class.
Dec 9: The Perfect Leggings
Tired of leggings that never quite fit? Make the perfect pair, using The Espresso Leggings pattern by Cake Patterns. Learn how to use a PDF pattern, sew stretch fabric on a regular sewing machine, and how to use a twin needle. You'll want to make these leggings over and over! You provide fabric and purchase pattern before class.
Dec 16: The A-Line
A great fitting skirt is truly an essential garment. Learn how to work with interfacing to make a great waistband, how to sew a blind hem, how to insert a zipper, and how to hand sew a hook on. You provide the fabric and purchase the pattern.
About the instructor:
Nickey Robare has been sewing since childhood. In 2015 she founded The Fashion Ration, a queer friendly and body positive tailoring service, with the goal of giving folks with all types of bodies access to fashion that makes them feel great. She is the co-creator of Behind The Seams, a Northern Spark project focused on the intersections of fashion, the environment, and human rights. In addition to classes at her personal studio, she teaches youth and adults sewing at several Twin Cities non-profits.
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LocationThe Fashion Ration (View)
2637 27th Ave S. Suite 225b
Minneapolis, MN 55407
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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