Come learn and develop intermediate garment sewing skills with Jessica Miller as you make a vest using the Belvedere Waistcoat or Vintage Vests pattern for an adult, or the Art Museum Vest pattern for a child.

First class covers selecting a size and fit adjustments. Second class on Sunday, June 12th from 1-4pm, will encompass construction and finishing. Many students will leave with completed vest.

Beginners can likely be accommodated with pattern modifications — please ask us if you are interested!

Skills Needed:

Interest in working with fabric and sewing garments

What you’ll learn:

• How to work with a commercial sewing pattern

• Proper material handling and tool use

• Basic machine sewing techniques

Preparation:

• Purchase one of the following vest patterns: Vintage Vests (by Folkwear), Belvedere Waistcoat (by Thread Theory), Art Museum Vest (by oliver & s), fabric, thread, and other indicated notions — available at Make It Sew with 10% class discount.

• Fabric should be washed and ironed before class. Recommended materials: Medium weight cotton, linen or wool. Lining fabric should be traditional lining or lightweight cotton, silk or rayon.
  

Instructor Bio:

Jessica has been creating, designing and sewing for as long as she can remember. It began with a deep fascination with historical clothing and costumes. Mostly self-taught, she loved the local thrift shops and the possibilities created with cheap outdated clothes. She was the costumer in the Washington & Lee Theater and Dance department for 17 years and now works from her home studio and at Make it Sew.

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