{"product_id":"denim-learn-to-sew-series-mondays-wednesdays-in-november-december","title":"Intermediate DENIM Learn to Sew Series (Mondays \u0026 Wednesdays in November \u0026 December)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THIS WORKSHOP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on the popularity of our Super Beginner Learn to Sew class, we're offering a \u003cstrong\u003edenim edition\u003c\/strong\u003e! During this class, you will work through the creation of a garment of your choosing, with a special focus on working with denim. You can choose a jacket, pants, a dress, or bag - we've put together a list of suggested projects below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will be focused on \u003cstrong\u003eworking with denim\u003c\/strong\u003e: how to choose the right denim for your project, how to prepare it for sewing, which needles and thread will suit your project and machine best, help on installing hardware like rivets and buttons, advice on fitting and pattern adjustments, and of course a ton of construction techniques!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeld over 6 evenings in groups of 4 students, you will have lots of opportunity to ask questions and get support from the instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to purchase the materials for your project separately, and you will receive 15% off any supplies required for your project if purchased from our shop. We recommend coming to the first class with your pattern so we can start by making any pattern adjustments together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRECOMMENDED PROJECTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeans - Women's Fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/daughter-judy-worship-jeans-pdf-pattern?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_psq=worship\u0026amp;amp;_psid=39dd24369\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\"\u003eWorship Jeans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/daughter-judy-coe-trousers-pdf-pattern?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_psq=coe\u0026amp;amp;_psid=06ae2bffe\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\"\u003eCoe Trouser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/closetcorepatterns.com\/products\/frank-jeans-pattern?srsltid=AU7gw4WyfZITDs1FnYHrBft5b25_VZ0FSZIlAMs9icXtZPHkoQSmFayj\u0026amp;amp;variant=43087208906886\"\u003eFrank Jeans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/4302882391\/cedar-pants-pdf-gender-neutral-pattern\"\u003eCedar Pants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/the-modern-sewing-co-worker-trousers-pdf-pattern?_pos=53\u0026amp;amp;_sid=6da426e8a\u0026amp;amp;_ss=r\"\u003eThe Worker Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeans - Men's Fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/4302882391\/cedar-pants-pdf-gender-neutral-pattern\"\u003eCedar Pants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/thread-theory-jutland-pants-pdf-pattern?_pos=9\u0026amp;amp;_sid=d7182de4c\u0026amp;amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJutland Pants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wardrobebyme.com\/collections\/pants-sewing-patterns-for-men\/products\/jeans-sewing-pattern-mens-sizes-26-42\"\u003eWardrobe by Me Jeans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/thread-theory-quadra-jeans-pdf-pattern?_pos=2\u0026amp;amp;_psq=thread+theory+jean\u0026amp;amp;_psid=debefb82b\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\"\u003eQuadra Jeans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/hank-jacket?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_psq=hank\u0026amp;amp;_psid=c6b26c2ed\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\"\u003eThe Hank Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/merchant-and-mills-the-paynter-pattern-pdf-or-printed?_pos=3\u0026amp;amp;_fid=5c4dbe90e\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eThe Paynter Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/merchant-and-mills-ludlow-smock-pdf-pattern?_pos=34\u0026amp;amp;_fid=5c4dbe90e\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eLudlow Smock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/daughter-judy-thompson-coat-pdf-pattern?_pos=13\u0026amp;amp;_fid=5c4dbe90e\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eThe Thompson Coat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/the-modern-sewing-co-jaime-jacket-pdf-pattern?_pos=27\u0026amp;amp;_fid=5c4dbe90e\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eJaime Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDresses \u0026amp; Jumpsuits (advanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/merchant-and-mills-the-margo-pinafore-dress-pdf-pattern?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_psq=margo\u0026amp;amp;_psid=9c4e6ce15\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\"\u003eMargo Pinafore\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/merchant-and-mills-whittaker-pinafore-pdf-pattern?_pos=64\u0026amp;amp;_fid=173a69d80\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eWhittaker Pinafore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/the-modern-sewing-co-jesse-jumpsuit-pdf-pattern?_pos=3\u0026amp;amp;_fid=14257eb99\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eJesse Jumpsuit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/copy-of-merchant-and-mills-thelma-pdf-pattern?_pos=5\u0026amp;amp;_fid=14257eb99\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eThelma Boilersuit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/merchant-and-mills-harlene-overalls-paper-pattern?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_fid=14257eb99\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eHarlene Overalls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/merchant-mills-francli-weekender-bag-pattern?_pos=2\u0026amp;amp;_psq=weekender\u0026amp;amp;_psid=3bac5bdc6\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\"\u003eThe Weekender Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/a-template-pdf-pattern-copy?_pos=10\u0026amp;amp;_fid=ebf61993d\u0026amp;amp;_ss=c\"\u003eThe Day Tote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/collections\/all-sewing-patterns\/products\/merchant-and-mills-francli-day-pack-pdf-pattern?_pos=28\u0026amp;_fid=ebf61993d\u0026amp;_ss=c\"\u003eThe Francli Day Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHO SHOULD TAKE THIS WORKSHOP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults (16+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level: We recommend an intermediate sewing level for this class. Ambitious beginners with positive attitudes are always welcome :)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSKILLS YOU'LL LEARN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to properly take your measurements and use them to interpret a size chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding fabric requirement tables and choosing appropriate denim for your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltering patterns: grading between sizes, shortening or lengthening pattern pieces, making modifications to design features as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding cutting layouts, pattern markings, and grainlines. Tips for transferring markings to your denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting techniques for denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA review of garment construction basics including:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions for securing fabric: pinning, clipping, gluing, and taping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeam allowance - understanding it and tips for consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopstitch tips (machine settings, needles, and thread choices)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarment construction techniques based on your chosen projects, which could include the following depending on your project:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarts and yokes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions for seam finishing (binding, facing, hemming, serging)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipper or button fly construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling buttons and rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaistbands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious pocket styles and how to perfect them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for beautiful topstitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINSTRUCTOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLOCATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Sewing Club Workshop Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XdnrUZ8GnNKiEB6x6\"\u003e1839 Fairfield Road\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Victoria, BC, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enter off Irving Road beside Hide and Seek Coffee Shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDATE(S) AND TIME(S)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL of the following dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday, November 16th 5:30 - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003eAND\u003cbr\u003eWednesday, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNovember 18th 5:30 - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003eAND\u003cbr\u003eMonday, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNovember 23rd 5:30 - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003eAND\u003cbr\u003eWednesday, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNovember 25th 5:30 - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003eAND\u003cbr\u003eMonday, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNovember 30th 5:30 - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003eAND\u003cbr\u003eWednesday, December 2nd 5:30-8:30pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"the-sewing-club-8755","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49190509019326,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6328\/0318\/files\/Frame140.png?v=1790729015","url":"https:\/\/thesewingclub.ca\/products\/denim-learn-to-sew-series-mondays-wednesdays-in-november-december","provider":"The Sewing Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}