Sew the Tendril Tank - Coming Soon!
Instructor: Tasa Gleason
Interested in sewing our Tendril Dress but want a more casual garment? We've modified the pattern to create a cropped version of the Tendril Dress into an breezy tank! 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.
This pattern is simple but classic, and its bias drape is flattering and versatile so it makes a great go-to summer piece or year round layering piece. Once you are comfortable sewing it you can easily sew the Tendril Dress for even more options, or try it in different fabrics to experiment with different looks! The Tendril Tank is also a perfect canvas for shibori, embroidery, or other embellishment techniques - for example, it was featured in The Modern Natural Dyer project The Fishbone Dress.
Class will be held in 2 sessions:
Note: there will be homework between class sessions.
Session 1:
+ discuss sewing with linen and other difficult fabrics
+ take measurements and determine your size
+ trace your pattern
+ see a demo of cutting fabric "on-the-bias"
+ student homework: cutting fabric for your Tendril Tank, bring to Session 2.
+ student homework: cutting fabric for your Tendril Tank, bring to Session 2.
Session 2:
- sew tank body with french seams
- cut and sew bias facing strips
- turn and finish facing strips
- learn technique for hemming garment
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 (all available at Verb):
+ Sewing machine*
+ Tendril Dress pattern
+ Paper scissors
+ Pencil
+ Measuring tape
+ Fabric scissors
+ Fabric chalk or pen
+ Glass head pins
+ Hand sewing needle
+ Seam ripper
+ Clear 2"x18" ruler
+ 1.5 yards of washed 100% linen, we highly recommend Robert Kaufman Antwerp or Waterford, or Merchant & Mills European Laundered Linen
+ Matching thread
* 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.
If you have purchased The Modern Natural Dyer Work-Along: Phase Two Kit, you get 15% off this class. Enter TendrilTankPhase2Kit at checkout to receive your discount.
2 class sessions / 3 hours each
Class Size: 6 students max.
Date: Coming Soon!
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $75.00
Tasa holds 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.
$75.00
