Altering Garment Patterns with Eliza

About This Class

Level: Advanced beginner - it is recommended that you have some experience with sewing garments. Ages: 16+ We provide: Expert instruction; basic supplies such as pencils and tape for flat pattern alteration. You bring: A muslin or finished handmade garment that you would like to fit better, AND the flat sewing pattern pieces for that garment. We will be cutting and altering the flat pattern, so you may wish to bring a traced copy. Total instruction time: 3 hours Cost: $59 In this clinic-style workshop, you will learn about making adjustments to paper sewing patterns. Garment sewing expert Eliza West will help you adjust the fit or style of a pattern of your choice. She will walk you through identifying fit issues on a muslin or finished garment you have already made, then show you how to transfer any necessary alterations back to the flat pattern pieces. You will leave ready to sew a great-fitting version of the garment. Please bring a muslin or finished handmade garment that you would like to fit better, AND the flat sewing pattern pieces for that garment. We will be cutting and altering the flat pattern, so you may wish to bring a traced copy. Notion operates on Western Abenaki land. LIABILITY WAIVER I understand that participation in this class/event may include inherently dangerous activities, including but not limited to the use of scissors, rotary cutting blades, pins, needles, and other sharp implements; the use of motorized sewing machines with sharp, fast-moving parts; and the use of hot steam irons and other electrified and/or high-temperature equipment. I agree to exercise appropriate care when participating and to refrain from participating if I am taking medication or am under the influence of any substances with any tendency to affect negatively my motor skills or level of care and attention. I release from all claims, demands, liability, right or causes of action of whatsoever kind and waive my right to sue Notion LLC, their employees, officers, members, and agents from any and all claims in any way connected with any injury, illness (including death), or economic loss I may suffer or which may result from my participation in this class/event. If registering on behalf of a minor child, I acknowledge that I am their parent or legal guardian and agree to their participation and to the above liability waiver on their behalf.