For: Students who have completed beginner class orknow basic machine use, seam types, and have made 1–2 projects Total Hours: 18 hours Course Format: 6 classes × 3 hours Class Size: Up to 4–5 students Goal: Confidently follow a commercial pattern;improve precision, zipper insertion, waistband attachment. Complete two projects. Project 1 –Long A-line skirt with zipper and waistband Project 2 - Pajama set with pockets
About Intermediate Class
This hands-on class will boost your confidence and creativity, preparing you for more advanced sewing projects. Join us and start designing with skill!
Hours: 3 Focus: Moving from beginner to precision sewing
• Refresher on accurate measuring, fabric grain line • Intro to interfacing, notches, darts. Grainlinesexplanation. • Reading a commercial sewing pattern , overview of skirt structure • Cut fabric pieces (front , back , waistband , interfacing) • Mark darts , multiple zipper placement , seam allowance .
Homework: Pre-wash fabric and pin pattern pieces if needed
Session 2: Garment Construction Begins – Skirt Sewing
Hours: 3 Focus: Assembling pattern pieces for Long A-line skirt, Skirt Fitting.
• Pin and sew on the back. Join front and back pieces at side seams. Press seams. • Learn invisible zipper technique insertion. Pin zipper in place. Sew zipper in the skirt. Test zipper functionality. • Interface the waistband piece. Sew waistband to skirt. Fold and press waistband. Hand stitch machine stitch inside of waistband for clean finish. • Skirt trying on. Make any necessary adjustment. • Measure desired skirt length. Fold, press hem.
Homework: Zipper placement practice.
Session 3: Sewing Plan: Skirt Sewing
Hours: 3 Goal : Skirt completion ✓ Adjust waistband if needed ✓ Check overall fit and length , pin hem for final length ✓ Sew hem evenly around bottom edge ✓ Skirt hemming ( blind stitching ) ✓ Skirt - Final press for polished look ✓ Discuss fabric choice , design of pajama style Homework: Hemline adjustment practice
Session 4: Sewing Plan: Pajama Set
Hours : 3 Project: Pajama Set (Top + Bottom) Goal: Pattern Prep + Cut + Start Bottoms Fabrics: Cotton, flannel, lightweight knit (optional) Pattern Overview & Sizing ✓ Go over commercial pajama pattern ✓ Choose correct size & make minor adjustments ✓ Discuss fabric layout and cutting tips ✓ Cutting & Marking Fabric ✓ Lay out fabric & pin/cut all pieces ✓ Transfer markings (notches, darts, grainlines) Begin Bottoms ✓ Sew pant/short front and back ✓ Sew crotch and inseams ✓ Press seams open ✓ Sew side seams ✓ Try on for rough fitting Homework: Commercial pattern reading
Session 5: Sewing Plan: Pajama Set
Hours : 3 Goal - Finish Bottoms + Start Top Finish Bottoms Make elastic waistband casing ✓ Insert elastic & adjust for comfort ✓ Hem legs Bottoms complete Start Pajama Top ✓ Sew shoulder seams ✓ Sew side seams ✓ Finish neckline with facing or bias tape ✓ Start sleeves / prep armholes Homework: Curved seam stitching
Session 6: Sewing Plan: Pajama Set Completion Hours:3 Goal - Complete Top + Final Touches Finish Top Construction Attach sleeves and finish armholes ✓ Hem bottom edge and sleeve edges ✓ Add buttons for button-up style ✓ Try on and adjust for fit Finishing Details ✓ Press all seams ✓ Add decorative touches (piping, labels, pockets) ✓ Final presentation & photo time Pajama Set Complete!
