Learn to Sew CLOTHES! SEVEN WEEKS Series - Intermediate

Learn to Sew CLOTHES! – Seven-Week Intermediate Series Ready to level up from beginner to intermediate sewing? Over seven weeks, you’ll build skills and confidence while making a button-up shirt and trousers. Learn pattern adjustments, garment construction, and professional finishing techniques in a hands-on, guided series. The patterns will vary but will be a button up shirt and a pair of trousers with pockets and a zip fly. You’ll start by learning how to measure and modify patterns for a perfect fit, then dive into sewing the shirt and pants over several sessions. By the end, you’ll know how to sew machine-stitched buttonholes, insert zippers, finish seams, and complete wearable, intermediate garments. We have used various patterns for this class and most recently use:use Closet Core Jenna shirt and Friday Pattern Co Flanneur pants. But if a different pattern interests you, reach out and we will see if we can acommodate it in the class. For men, we use a classic button up shirt and trousers pattern as well and the patterns vary based on fit and interest. If you have any questions, just reach out to hello@topstitchatl.com It's important that you have beginner garment sewing experience before this class! You should have sewn a few garments from beginner / adv beginner patterns before registering for this class. If you haven't yet, please instead register for our beginner learn to sew clothes series. Skills You’ll Learn Measure accurately and adjust sewing patterns Sew darts, plackets, collars, cuffs, and yokes (depending on the shirt pattern) Construct and finish a shirt using professional techniques Prepare fabrics, sew pockets, waistband and zip flies Hem and complete the trousers Build confidence to tackle intermediate garments independently Who It’s For Advanced beginners who have sewn a few simple garments (like a pullover shirt or easy pants) and are ready to progress to intermediate-level projects. Materials Provided: Sewing patterns, sewing machine, sergers, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape, iron Needed: Your own fabrics (consult patterns for yardage and types; fabric guidance provided in first class) Class Details Level: Intermediate with prior garment sewing experience needed Max Class Size: 6 Duration: 7 sessions, ~3 hours each (some may run slightly longer) Class Breakdown Week 1: Measurements, pattern selection, and fitting adjustments Weeks 2–4: Shirt construction (darts, placket, collar, cuffs, yoke, buttons, hem - depending on the pattern) Weeks 5–7: Pants construction (prep fabrics, pockets, pleats, zip fly, waistband, hem - depending on the pattern) Have questions about your class? Click below for details.