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Intermediate 101 Course
Advance your skills with commercial patterns and precision sewing
Class Details
- Duration: 6 classes × 3 hours each (18 total hours)
- Perfect For: Students who have completed beginner class or know basic machine use, seam types, and have made 1–2 projects
- Class Size: Up to 4–5 students for personalized attention
- Goal: Confidently follow commercial patterns, improve precision, master zipper insertion and waistband attachment
- Complete: Two comprehensive projects - A-line skirt and pajama set
Advanced Tools & Pattern Reading
Duration: 3 hours
Focus: Moving from beginner to precision sewing
• Refresher on accurate measuring, fabric grain line • Intro to interfacing, notches, darts • Reading commercial sewing patterns, overview of skirt structure • Cut fabric pieces (front, back, waistband, interfacing) • Mark darts, zipper placement, seam allowances
Homework: Pre-wash fabric and pin pattern pieces if needed
• Refresher on accurate measuring, fabric grain line • Intro to interfacing, notches, darts • Reading commercial sewing patterns, overview of skirt structure • Cut fabric pieces (front, back, waistband, interfacing) • Mark darts, zipper placement, seam allowances
Homework: Pre-wash fabric and pin pattern pieces if needed
Garment Construction Begins – Skirt Sewing
Duration: 3 hours
Focus: Assembling pattern pieces for Long A-line skirt
• Pin and sew front and back pieces at side seams • Learn invisible zipper technique insertion • Interface waistband piece, sew waistband to skirt • Hand stitch inside waistband for clean finish • First skirt fitting and necessary adjustments
Homework: Zipper placement practice
• Pin and sew front and back pieces at side seams • Learn invisible zipper technique insertion • Interface waistband piece, sew waistband to skirt • Hand stitch inside waistband for clean finish • First skirt fitting and necessary adjustments
Homework: Zipper placement practice
Skirt Completion
Duration: 3 hours
Goal: Complete the A-line skirt project
• Adjust waistband if needed • Check overall fit and length, pin hem for final length • Sew hem evenly around bottom edge • Blind stitching hemming technique • Final press for polished look • Discuss fabric choice and design for pajama set
Homework: Hemline adjustment practice
• Adjust waistband if needed • Check overall fit and length, pin hem for final length • Sew hem evenly around bottom edge • Blind stitching hemming technique • Final press for polished look • Discuss fabric choice and design for pajama set
Homework: Hemline adjustment practice
Pajama Set - Pattern Prep & Start Bottoms
Duration: 3 hours
Focus: Begin pajama set construction
• Commercial pajama pattern overview & sizing • Choose correct size & make minor adjustments • Fabric layout and cutting tips • Lay out fabric & cut all pieces, transfer markings • Sew front and back, crotch and inseams • Try on for rough fitting
Homework: Commercial pattern reading
• Commercial pajama pattern overview & sizing • Choose correct size & make minor adjustments • Fabric layout and cutting tips • Lay out fabric & cut all pieces, transfer markings • Sew front and back, crotch and inseams • Try on for rough fitting
Homework: Commercial pattern reading
Finish Bottoms & Start Top
Duration: 3 hours
Goal: Complete bottoms and begin top construction
• Make elastic waistband casing, insert elastic • Hem legs, complete bottoms • Start pajama top: sew shoulder seams and side seams • Finish neckline with facing or bias tape • Start sleeves preparation and armholes
Homework: Curved seam stitching practice
• Make elastic waistband casing, insert elastic • Hem legs, complete bottoms • Start pajama top: sew shoulder seams and side seams • Finish neckline with facing or bias tape • Start sleeves preparation and armholes
Homework: Curved seam stitching practice
Pajama Set Completion
Duration: 3 hours
Goal: Complete pajama set with professional finishing
• Attach sleeves and finish armholes • Hem bottom edge and sleeve edges • Add buttons for button-up style • Try on and adjust for perfect fit • Press all seams, add decorative touches (piping, labels, pockets)
Final Result: Complete pajama set ready to wear!
• Attach sleeves and finish armholes • Hem bottom edge and sleeve edges • Add buttons for button-up style • Try on and adjust for perfect fit • Press all seams, add decorative touches (piping, labels, pockets)
Final Result: Complete pajama set ready to wear!
Skills You'll Master
Pattern Layout & Fabric Cutting
Zipper Insertion & Hemline Adjustment
Neckline/Armhole/Sleeves Finishing
Straight & Curved Seam Sewing
Elastic Waistband Construction
Fabric Marking & Seam Techniques
Professional Projects
Create beautiful, wearable pieces with commercial patterns
Long A-line Skirt
Complete with invisible zipper insertion and professional waistband attachment
Pajama Set
Top and bottom set with elastic waistband, finished seams, and functional pockets
Pajama Set with Pockets
Top and bottom set with elastic waistband, finished seams, and functional pockets
What's Included
- All sewing machines & advanced tools
- Commercial pattern printouts
- Buttons, thread & all supplies
- Take home all completed garments!
Ready to Advance Your Sewing Skills?
Perfect for sewists ready to tackle commercial patterns and create professional-quality garments!
This intermediate course bridges the gap between basic sewing and advanced garment construction. You'll gain confidence working with commercial patterns while mastering essential techniques like zipper insertion, waistband construction, and precision fitting. By the end, you'll have two beautiful, wearable pieces and the skills to tackle more complex projects.
- QuestionWhat is the Course Name?AnswerIntermediate 101
- QuestionHow Long is the Course?Answer18 hours total
- QuestionHow Often are the Classes?AnswerTwice a week; 3 hours each class
- QuestionWhat is the Price?Answer$ 504 ( $28 for the hour )
- QuestionIs there any Lab Hours?Answer8 hours – free lab hours
- QuestionIs the Course Available Online?AnswerNo
- QuestionHow big is each Group?Answer4-5 students per group
- QuestionWhat is the Cancellation Policy?Answer72 - hour notice required
- QuestionStart DateAnswerAugust 25, 2025
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$ 504 ( $28 for the hour )
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Intermediate 101
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Session 1: Advanced Tools & Pattern Reading
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!
Skills Covered
1. Pattern Layout. Sewing Seams
2. Fabric cutting &marking
3. Zipper insertion ; hemline adjustment
4. Neckline/ armhole /sleeves finishing
5. Straight and curved seam sewing
6. Elastic waistband construction
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!
Skills Covered
1. Pattern Layout. Sewing Seams
2. Fabric cutting &marking
3. Zipper insertion ; hemline adjustment
4. Neckline/ armhole /sleeves finishing
5. Straight and curved seam sewing
6. Elastic waistband construction
How to Enroll
info@tailorstouchdenver.com
1642 S Parker Rd, unit 303, Denver, 80231
720 421 2646 ; 303 306 8403
