Sewing with Knits


This class will cover layout, cutting and construction of a knit t-shirt.  You can choose either the Closet Case Ebony T-Shirt pattern or the Grainline Studio Lark Tee pattern to be sewn on either your sewing machine or your serger/overlocker machine.

       

The requirements for the class are:
  1. Sewing machine (in working order) that can sew a zig-zag stitch and/or other stretch stitches -OR- Serger/Overlocker (in working order)
  2. Needles: Stretch, Jersey or Ballpoint needles in size 70/10 or 80/12 depending on the thickness of the knit fabric you choose
  3. Good quality cotton or poly-cotton thread - my favorite is Aurifil thread
  4. Knit fabric, preferable a Jersey knit with a good amount of stretch
  5. Sharp sewing scissors
  6. Tape measure
  7. Sharp Pins
  8. Notebook and pen/pencil
  9. Fabric marking pen or chalk marking device
  10. One of the following t-shirt patterns
    1. Ebony Knit Dress & T-shirt pattern by Closet Case
    2. Lark Tee pattern by Grainline Studio
       
All supplies can be purchased at Quilter's Haven.  Please plan to arrive early to set up your machine.
Cost: $ 25.00
Date(s):
Instructor Name:Jean Graham