A Verb for Keeping Warm — Garment Construction: Tendril Dress: Coming Soon!

Garment Construction: Tendril Dress: Coming Soon!

Instructor: Tasa Gleason

Interested in sewing our Tendril Dress but don't feel like taking it on by yourself? Join us for a fun class that walks you through the process of sewing on the bias and sewing with linen! You will learn to sew french seams and apply a bias facing to finish the arm and neck openings -- resulting in a clean, sophisticated look.

The Tendril Dress is simple but classic, and its bias drape is flattering and versatile so it makes a great summer dress or slip. Once you are comfortable sewing it you can easily lengthen or shorten it for even more options, or try it in different fabrics to experiment with different looks! The Tendril Dress is also a perfect canvas for shibori, embroidery, or other embellishment techniques.

Class will be held in 2 sessions:

Session 1:

+ discuss sewing with linen and other difficult fabrics

+ take measurements and determine your size

+ trace your pattern

+ start cutting fabric for your Tendril Dress!

Session 2:

+ sew dress body with french seams

+ cut and sew bias facing strips

+ turn and finish facing strips

+ learn technique for hemming dress

Prerequisites: This class is for the advanced intermediate sewist. You should be very confident in basic sewing, including sewing curves and sewing with accurate and consistent seam allowance. This should not be your first garment, but can be your first time sewing with linen or on the bias.

Materials required:

+ Sewing machine*
+ Tendril Dress pattern
+ Pencil
+ Paper scissors
+ Pattern paper
+ Fabric scissors
+ 2.25 yards of washed 100% linen, we highly recommend Robert Kaufman Antwerp or Waterford, or Merchant & Mills European Laundered Linen (please check-in with Tasa for other options)
+ Thread to match fabric
+ Glass head pins
+ Hand sewing needle
+ Seam ripper
+ Clear 2"x18" ruler

* If you need to rent a sewing machine for use during class, please add Sewing Machine Rental to your cart along with your class. Call the shop with any questions at 510-595-8372.

Students receive 15% off any class materials.

2 sessions / 3 hours each

Class Size: 6 students max.

Date: Coming Soon!

Time: 5:30-8:30 pm

Cost: $75.00

Tasa holds a BFA in Dance and a certificate in Apparel Design and Merchandising and has been working as a professional costume and apparel designer for over 15 years. She is the technical designer and pattern drafter for Verb’s line of sewing patterns and teaches sewing classes at Verb. Tasa makes over 50% of her own, and her family’s, wardrobe and hopes that her classes inspire others to create and work with textiles in whatever way fits their lifestyle. Currently Tasa works in the costume shop at Cal Shakes and designs costumes for several local dance companies.

Garment Construction: Tendril Dress: Coming Soon!

$75.00

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