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 ...

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...

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...

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 is that in this beginners guide you'll find everything you need to take you from where you are now to successfully completing your first leather project. Your first project you...

Learn how to make the perfect Tee Shirt. Session 1 Understanding body types and how RTW Tee Shirt are designed. You will learn how to draft a tee shirt to your model’s measurements and shape If you have favorite tee shirt, bring in and instructor will teach you how to copy You will learn how to modify your tee shirt to different measurements...

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...

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...

Leather Making 102: Make Your Own Leather Bag or Laptop Sleeve You can choose to learn new techniques in stitching, bag design, using different closures You will learn how to punch holes, set a zipper, grommets, rivets and making a gusset This intermediate and advanced level class is designed to will use the classic techniques using industrial...

Have you ever had a favorite dress or that vintage sample that you wish you could copy or replicate? Here's a diverse course designed to teach you how to make patterns of your existing garments. Should be a simple tee shirt, blouse, shirt, sweatshirt, skirt or a dress. No pants or constructed Jackets. We will make a pattern on 1st workshop. If you...

How many of you have problem finding good fitting pants? Bring Pants you made and bring pattern, corresponding to your pants. If pants is made for you, you will need to try the pants on in front of the class. If pants is made for your customer, bring good pictures of the pants on your model. Instructor will indicate problems and make corrections to...

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...