If you have registered for one of these classes with Stitches Events, I got you! Please email me at jsterndesigns37@gmail.com and I will send you the zoom invite. If you would like to register for any of these classes, you will find the links below.
The Great Rub Off – Action Adventure Edition
Formally a Stitches at Home Class*
June 10 & 11 – 11:00 am – 1:00 am
*If you have already signed up for this class with Stitches Events, I got you!! Please email me at jsterndesigns37@gmail.com and I’ll send you the zoom invite for this class.
Do you have something hanging in your closet that you wish you had more than one of? Or, maybe
you got a stain on your favorite tee. Join me for this fun class and I’ll show you how to clone your
ready-to-wear! We will be using Rub Off techniques in class to create pattern pieces without the need
to cut about the garment. There are two ways to Rub Off a garment. For simple things like sleeveless
tees and straight skirts, I’ll show you how to use the Paper Rub Off Method. This involves pinning your
garment to paper and tracing around the edges. For more complicated garments with sleeves and
style lines, I’ll show you how to use the Pattern Ease (or Muslin) Rub Off Method. Not all garments are
easily copied. I’ll show you how to make pattern pieces that are ready to sew. Plus discover which
garments and fabrics are easier to work with and result in more accurate pattern pieces. This class is
taught in two sessions.
During the first session, I will share the step-by-step process for rubbing off garments both ways.
During the second session the action adventure begins!! Pick out something that you’d like to make a pattern for and we’ll get to work. I’ll be there to help you from prepping your garment to finalizing your pattern pieces!
The Great Rub Off – Action Adventure Edition
Formally a Stitches Boutique Class
August 3 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
If you’ve already registered for this class with Stitches Events, I got you! Please email me at jsterndesigns37@gmail.com and I’ll send you the zoom link for this class.
Do you have something hanging in your closet that you wish you had more than one of? Or, maybe you got a stain on your favorite tee. Join me for this fun class and I’ll show you how to clone your ready-to-wear! We will be using Rub Off techniques in class to create pattern pieces without the need to cut about the garment. There are two ways to Rub Off a garment. For simple things like sleeveless tees and straight skirts, I’ll show you how to use the Paper Rub Off Method. This involves pinning your garment to paper and tracing around the edges. For more complicated garments with sleeves and style lines, I’ll show you how to use the Pattern Ease (or Muslin) Rub Off Method. Not all garments are easily copied. I’ll show you how to make pattern pieces that are ready to sew. Plus discover which garments and fabrics are easier to work with and result in more accurate pattern pieces. This class is taught in two sessions.
During the first session, I will share the step-by-step process for rubbing off garments both ways.During the second session the action adventure begins!! Pick out something that you’d like to make a pattern for and we’ll get to work. I’ll be there to help you from prepping your garment to finalizing your pattern pieces!
The Whole Scoop Multi-Method Pants Fitting
Formally a Stitches Boutique Class
August 4 – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
If you’ve already registered for this class with Stitches Events, I got you! Email me at jsterndesigns37@gmail.com and I will send you the zoom link for this class
In The Whole Scoop ~ Multi-Method Pants Fitting Class, we start with
the basic framework of Top Down, Center Out (described by R. Collins in
Threads magazine #218) by creating a fitted non-stretch waistband that
is used to fit a single-leg muslin. I’ll show you how to work with “sticky
pins” to help manage the fabric around your waistline & make drape
fitting a snap. After smoothing the wrinkles we’ll finish with some traditional
pants fitting techniques to achieve the fit you’re looking for.
One of the things that may need to be adjusted is the position of the
crotch curve, I’ll show you how to get it in the right spot using a fit adjustment
that does not affect other vertical dimensions of the pattern like
pulling it up at the waist or pleating out excess vertical length. Did you
know that some of the “fitting” is hidden in the center front/center back
seams? I’ll share how to take advantage of these edges to create pattern
pieces that agree with your curves and allow the fabric to hang properly.
You can also play with the ease along the leg, by adjusting both the side
and inseams. Then I’ll show you how to transfer these adjustments to
your pattern pieces before cutting out the second leg and sewing a whole
pair of pants. The best part is, you’ll leave class with a pattern that’s
ready to sew pants with & the skills to solo pants fit yourself!
Pattern Grading for the Home Sewer
Formally a Stitches Boutique Class
August 5 – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
If you’ve already registered for this class with Stitches Events, I got you! Please email me at jsterndesigns37@gmail.com and I’ll send you the zoom invite for this class.
Join me to learn an easy method for sizing a clothing pattern to fit you. We’ll start the class with a discussion about pattern sizing and grading as it relates to fitting a pattern. Then we’ll work together step-by-step to grade a basic pattern up a size and down a size. We’ll discuss how you can use this easy method to size and fit patterns to your unique shape. You’ll leave class with step-by-step instructions and a set of grading rules to use to grade your patterns at home along with samples of graded patterns that you worked on in class.
How to Adjust a Non-Stretch Pattern for Stretch Fabric
Formally a Stitches Boutique Class
August 6 – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
If you’ve already registered for this class with Stitches Events, I got you! Please email me at jsterndesigns37@gmail.com and I will send you the zoom invite for this class.
If you have a pattern in your stash that you want to make out of knit, but it was designed for non-stretch fabric, this is the class for you. I’ve made a set of samples to show you how a top and pant pattern fits in non-stretch fabric. Then I used adjusted pattern pieces to make them out of knit or stretch fabric. The key to adjusting the pattern correctly is to determine how much wearable stretch your fabric has. Just because a fabric can stretch 30% doesn’t mean you want it to. I’ll show you the difference between maximum stretch and wearable stretch. Then learn how to adjust your pattern pieces for a perfect fit. Discover what kinds of non-stretch patterns are easier to adjust for stretch fabric. I’ll also talk about how to use your adjusted pattern pieces to create new styles.