Start date: Monday, April 28 2025.

Schedule:

 Monday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,

 April 28, 2025 ,

 Crafty Classroom ,

 Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,

 April 30, 2025 ,

 Crafty Classroom ,

Location: Crafty Classroom | 444 SE 9th Street, Bend, OR, 97702

Description:

Come learn how to sew your own clothes! In this comprehensive 2-day sewing series you will learn all the ins and outs of how to successfully sew your own clothing. You will gain sewing knowledge and skills and by the end of the series you will have a fun fleece pullover and you can say “I Made It”!

Session Highlights

  • Understanding how a sewing machine works and what all the knobs do.
  • Learn how to read and understand sewing patterns.
  • Garments construction 101 from how to properly cut your fabric on the fold to sewing straight and curved seams.
  • Learn all your sewing basics and a ton of tips on how to sew like a pro.
  • You will leave this series with your custom-made fleece pullover top and all the newly gained knowledge to tackle your next sewing project with confidence. 
  • Hand tools including Fabric Scissors, Rotary Cutters, cutting Mats, Pins, Fabric pens,Thread, and Needles will be provided for you to use in the class.

Materials NOT Included:

  • Sewing Machine. This is a BYO sewing machine class - if you don’t own a machine (yet) you can rent one of ours for an additional $25. You can request this during the sign up process.
  • Pattern. You will need you to purchase the PDF pattern we'll be using in class:Paper Theory - LB Pullover ($15) Since this pattern is made by an independent artist we require that students purchase the pattern to support their art and small business - we will print the materials for you in the shop with a proof of purchase.
  • Fabric. You will need to bring 1.5 yards of 58” wide anti-pill fleece to class with you. Anti-pill Fleece is often on sale at Joann Fabrics,  and total cost for fleece is between $10 to $15 for 1.5 yards.

20% discount for DIYcave Members  

If this class is Full sign up for our waitlist to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class.

Available spots: 3

Price: $284.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 14 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Materials NOT Included: Sewing Machine. This is a BYO sewing machine class - if you don’t own a machine (yet) you can rent one of ours for an additional $25. You can request this during the sign up process.  Pattern. You will need you to purchase the PDF pattern we'll be using in class:Paper Theory - LB Pullover ($15) Since this pattern is made by an independent artist we require that students purchase the pattern to support their art and small business - we will print the materials for you in the shop with a proof of purchase.  Fabric. You will need to bring 1.5 yards of 58” wide anti-pill fleece to class with you. Anti-pill Fleece is often on sale at Joann Fabrics,  and total cost for fleece is between $10 to $15 for 1.5 yards. Your registration and attendance of this event constitutes your agreement to the terms and conditions. www.diycave.com/liabilitywaiver

Prerequisites: No Experience Required Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Tags: Sewing

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