Ogden Cami with Amber in Kalamazoo

This class is perfect for someone who is somewhat new to garment sewing, or has not yet sewn their first garment. Amber will guide you through the process of the sewing steps, some helpful tricks, and any small adjustments that may be neccessary. We will not be working out a full fit and will essentially follow the pattern. Please feel free to trace and cut any adjustments you would normally make to the pattern, such as grading between sizes, lengthening and shortening, etc. If you would like help tackling those kinds of changes, please email us ahead of the scheduled class to set up a time for one-on one instruction with one of our teachers.

This is a 4 hour class that will be completed in one session, at the Kalamazoo location.

Skills to learn:

•  How to make narrow straps

•  Seam finishing techniques

• Making and sewing a facing

•  Understitching

With the purchase of a class, any materials purchased at SEAMS for the class will have a 10% discount. Let the shop clerk know when you are shopping for supplies, and they will apply the correct discount at the register! Please purchase any necessary supplies well enough in advance that fabrics can be pre washed and dried prior to class.

There are classroom machines available to borrow in class if you do not have your own. Please email events@seamsfabric.com if you wish to use a machine. It is first come first serve.

Before the Class begins:

• Please purchase fabric and pattern needed from Seams

• Trace out pattern in appropriate size.

• Prewash, dry, and iron fabric before class.

• Cut out all required pattern pieces from your chosen fabric.

Bring to class:

• Sewing Machine 

• Bobbin

• Fabric Scissors

• Pins

• Matching Thread

• Pattern and instructions

If you need help tracing your pattern, or do not have a large enough table for cutting, please feel welcome to stop by either shop during open hours to borrow our classroom space any time that a class is not in session.