Sewing with Knits: Luna Tank
$95.00
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Please note: All class registrations are final; please view our Cancellation Policy and Covid-19 Policy for more information. By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. Thank you for supporting our small business!
Skill level requirement: this is NOT a learn to sew class; you must have sewn in the recent past, and be confident operating a sewing machine independently. See below for more info. If you're a total beginner, check out our Sewing 101 Workshops.
Build your sewing skills! Join us and learn to sew with knit fabrics. It will open up a world of possibilities for making your own stretchy garments, from t-shirts and undies to tunics and dresses!
You'll learn the basics of sewing knits, while also learning how to use a commercial pattern as you create this super cute and versatile tank!
In this class, you'll learn how to:
- Work from a sewing pattern, including size selection, cutting from pattern pieces, and more
- How to sew knit fabrics on a standard sewing machine (not a serger)
- Understand stretchy sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing, thread and needle choice, machine settings, and trouble shooting
- Cut fabric and assemble a garment the right way
We'll be working with the Luna Tank by Helen's Closet in this class. Note: this is a free pattern, but you must download, print and assemble it prior to class. Check out Helen's Closet's super helpful tutorial on how to do this. Don't worry if you've never assembled a pattern yourself before. This is a small one :-) Another option is to have the pattern printed at a copy shop such as Brooklyn Motif.
Skill requirements:
This is a confident beginner garment sewing workshop; you do not need to have any experience sewing clothing, but you must have basic machine-sewing skills. Our Sewing 101 class (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for this class. (You can register for one of our upcoming Sewing 101 workshops here.) If you're unsure whether you have enough sewing experience for this class, please send a brief email summarizing your sewing experience to hello@brooklyncraftcompany.com.
Materials:
Materials needed for class are available to be purchased at our shop in person or online as a local pick up order at a 10% student discount. Please note, within 24 hrs of registering for the workshop, you will receive the discount code for the materials needed. Materials are not included in registration fee. You will need:
- The Luna Tank Pattern by Helen's Closet. You must download, print and assemble the pattern prior to coming to class!
- 1.5-2.5 yards (depending on your size and pattern view chosen) of
a Four-way stretch knit with at least 20% stretch horizontally and vertically (see the stretch chart on page 3 of the pattern). The Luna Tank works best in a lightweight knit fabric with plenty of drape like lightweight cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, etc. To determine the amount of fabric required please consult the size chart in the pattern/class posting after taking your measurements and choose which view of the tank you'd like to make. Note that sewing pattern sizes are not comparable to off the rack.
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Matching all-purpose Thread
*Please note it is always advisable to pre-wash any fabric being used for garment sewing as many fabrics can shrink To prewash, simply wash and dry the fabric as you would the finished garment. If you buy fabric the day-of class and can't pre-wash (very common for classroom settings!), please keep in mind that finished garments must always be washed cold and line dried to prevent shrinkage-- which is generally advisable with stretchy knits regardless.
Class Details
Date & Time: Select date above
Location: Brooklyn Craft Company, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (here’s where we’re located)
Cost: $95 includes 3 hours of instruction, and use of our BERNINA sewing machines + tools. Does NOT include pattern, fabric or other materials-- All required materials will be available for purchase at our shop at a 10% discount.
All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Diana Rodgers is a fiber artist and educator who grew up on Long Island and is now based in Bronx, NY. Since receiving a BFA from The Fashion Institute of Technology, Diana has pursued three creative career paths: fashion designer, manufacturer, and sewing educator. Sewing is the common thread among all three.
Most of her days are spent teaching people of all ages how to sew, but Diana finds time to work on soft sculptures, embroideries, and quilts. Career highlights include teaching over 1000 people how to use a sewing machine, and selling her products to MoMA Design Store.
Find her work on Instagram @wonderthreads and dianarodgers.com
Hillary O'Dell is a creative Jane-of-All Trades. She flexes her multitude of skills in Art and Design by: styling, teaching lessons in fashion and sewing, creating commissioned pieces from furniture to clothing, and brand identity consulting. You can find this work on instagram @EclecticEdit
Hillary is the founder and designer for Hilandel, a design label based in New York City, specializing in custom bridal as well as offering a collection of limited-edition ready to wear pieces. Check it out on instagram at @hil.an.del and at hilandel.com
Special Thanks...
Thank you to BERNINA for furnishing Brooklyn Craft Company's sewing machines. Visit BERNINA online at WeAllSew.com.
