Description - Welcome to Garment school! We will be working with Merchant and Mills beginner patterns. The focus is on technique and construction in this four part class series while creating garments you will be proud to wear! Students will make a drawstring trouser with a false fly and real pockets. This classic pant sits at the natural waist. Next, we will move on to a classic tee shirt constructed with a woven fabric body and knit neckband, pocket, and optional roll up sleeve.
If you want to take this class but these patterns are not in your size range or style, please send an email to and we will do our best to accommodate you with alternatives
Skill Level - Beginner, You must be able to independently thread your bobbin and sewing machine and know the basics of your machine’s operation.
Supplies (not included) Students receive 15% off supplies purchased for class at Sew to Speak
Staff at the shop can help you select the right fabrics for your garments
Merchant and Mills patterns: and
Sewing Machine (we have classroom machines available to use during class at no extra charge, please email the shop if you will need to use one)
Fabrics
- for the trousers: linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray, very fine wool or corduroy. Check the pattern and your measurements for the exact amount you will need
- for the tee shirt: linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray as well as a small amount of stretch knit fabric or ribbing for the neckband. Check the pattern and your measurements for the exact amount you will need
Cotton drawstring for the pants
Matching thread
Tracing Paper
General sewing notions - pins, extra machine needles, scissors, marking pen, seam ripper
Skills learned: basics of garment construction and fit, working with stretch fabric, creating pockets, buttonholes, a drawstring waist, hemming, and a false fly
Age 18
Teacher - Tina Hughes
Instructor will send an email a few weeks before class with information on fabric and some helpful hints to help you prepare for the first class.
