Sewing & Textile Classes in Denver

This seminar is the first in a series of how to sew from the ground up. It is not project based, but knowledge based.  Session One Includes: How to thread and wind a bobbin for your machine  Thread tension and adjustments  How to choose the proper thread and needle for your project  Trouble shooting and maintenance ...

So, you’ve taken a few sewing or pattern making classes and are all excited about your next project, but feeling a little overwhelmed.  Bring your own machine and set up, or use the industrial machines available at DDI. If you are not experienced with an industrial machine, and have wanted some tutoring on one, this is your opportunity. Not...

This seminar is second in a series of how to sew from the ground up. It is not project based, but knowledge based. This session is concentrated on more fabric basics, understanding different stitches and more of their uses, sewing sample seams and finishes, hand stitching and different uses.  How to prepare your fabric for your project ...

This class is intended for those with creative ideas with no experience to little expert on how to get started making body adornment. We will learn how to cut and manipulate leather to shape and form it. How to punch hole and assemble into a necklace, bracelet or even make a bow tie!  If you want to sew it you can do that too! Leather is supplied....

Learn the basics of sewing leather on an industrial sewing machine. This class covers several different styles and techniques for different leather and thread combinations. If you're wanting to start leather working but you're not sure where to begin, the good news is that leather working is one of the easiest trades to get into. The better news...

If you want to start creating with leather, however, are unsure of where to begin, this is the place to learn with a starter project. We have the industrial sewing machines to sew leather.  In this class, you will make 2 leather credit card cases. One will be sewn on an industrial sewing machine. The other will be hand stitched to show the difference...

If you’ve never sewn – or the last time you did was 4-H in middle school, this is a great introductory class for you to learn the basics of sewing. The goal of this class is to familiarize one with the use of a sewing machine, understand the proper way to lay out a pattern on fabric, and to construct a usable item. Materials to bring: Fabric and...

Every fitting process begins with evaluating how the body fills a garment. Understanding how to fit your garment involves understanding that there are three possible fit-problem scenarios: an area is too large, an area is too small, or an area isn’t shaped right. Recommend to take this class if: You bought a garment because of great fabric or...

Students will make their perfect pants SESSION 1: You will learn how to draft a pants sloper to your desired measurements and shape. We will pick volunteer student as a model and we will make pants for him or her. You will learn how to modify your pants sloper to different measurements and styles. SESSION2: We will cut and sew pants with the...

This session deals with fasteners – Buttonholes, zippers, snaps, hooks  Students will be making samples of each technique taught to add to their sewing basics notebooks. Just like any industry, there is vocabulary specific to the sewing industry and patterns. Learning proper vocabulary is a must and will be included. Each seminar in this...

This seminar is a series of how to sew from the ground up. It is not project based, but knowledge based. This session covers various types of waistbands Session will cover-  How to ? apply a straight - fitted waistband  A couple of techniques of how to sew in an elastic waistband  How to make a drawstring waistband  How...

Learn how to create beautiful designs through the art of draping!  Students will learn what is draping and its origin; what is a dress form and dress form parts, terminology and classification.  During the first class, all the material will be explained so the students can learn how to choose the right material in order to create the desired...

Session one: You will learn how to draft a legging pattern of your size. You will learn stitching and machines needed for the legging. You can cut legging at DDI under Instructor’s supervision.   Sessions two: It will provide more in depth learning of legging. You can sew legging at DDI, Try on and make pattern correction to establish...

Learn: Cut and Sew DDI Sloper and fit on dress form or volunteer model. Learn how to conduct the fitting and make pattern corrections. Modify sloper to different body types and styling. Create a sleeveless tank top pattern from sloper. Materials needed but not essential during 1st session: Pin Cushion; Pins; Measure Tape; Tracing Wheel; Clear...

Hemming pants, skirts, dresses, trousers, whether for someone else or yourself, is the concentration of this class. If you are tired of rolling up the bottom of your jeans and putting a few hand stitches in to hold that roll; or have been using iron on tape to hold your hems in place; puckers in the bottom of your trousers where the new hem you...