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Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (2 Parts)

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  • 18 and older
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  • 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 hours

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Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Learn to sew garments from a pattern in this advanced-beginner workshop!

If you want to learn to sew from a pattern, gain an understanding of garment construction, and begin sewing your own clothes, this is the workshop for you!

In this two-evening workshop, you'll gain an understanding of sewing from a purchased pattern, AND you'll sew a super-cute dress or top, custom made to fit your body. You'll leave this class with the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing on your own.

You'll learn how to:

  • Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fit
  • Work from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from tissue paper pattern pieces, and more
  • Understand garment sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing and troubleshooting
  • Become familiar with sewing jargon commonly found in commercial patterns
  • Cut fabric and assemble a garment the right way
  • Sew a hem, create a faced neckline, and more.

The dress pattern will be provided in class and is yours to keep! We'll be working with the Wiksten Shift Dress in this class. This pattern also includes instructions for a top, which you will be capable of making on your own after completing your class.

Skill requirements:

This is a beginner garment sewing workshop; you do not need to have any experience sewing clothing, but you must have basic machine-sewing skills.

Our Sewing 101 class (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for this class.

Please note:

  • Students must be available to attend both sessions.
  • Class price includes dress pattern, 6+ hours of instruction, and use of our BERNINA sewing machines.
  • Does NOT include fabric or notions
  • All required materials will be available for purchase during class at a 10% discount.
  • In accordance with current NYC requirements, all students attending in-person workshops at Brooklyn Craft Company will be required to show proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine upon arrival.

Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

  • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
  • Workshop credits are not redeemable for cash and cannot be applied to merchandise purchases
  • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.
  • Credits cannot be given for any registrations for workshops hosted by visiting/ out of town instructors. Due to the nature of these one-time-only workshops, all events hosted by special guests are subject to this policy. Thank you for understanding!
  • In the event a class is cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, or other Act of God, you will receive a credit to take another class at a later date (in-person or virtual).

Our workshops require a great deal of pre-planning, including ordering supplies and tools, booking staff, and making commitments to pay our instructors -- all based on the number of students who register. When students ask to cancel or reschedule at the last minute, we lose money. As a small business, we are unable to absorb these costs and still keep our class prices low.  

In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

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Reviews of Classes at Brooklyn Craft Company (605)

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This class: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

  • Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (2 Parts)

    Love the teacher - she is patient and gives you all the help you need.
  • Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (2 Parts)

  • Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (2 Parts)

  • Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (2 Parts)

    So much fun and the teacher made it easy. She has the patience of a saint.
  • Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (2 Parts)

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Brooklyn Craft Company

Brooklyn Craft Company is a modern craft and DIY space located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Founded by DIY expert Brett Bara, it offers a wide range of classes and events, including sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, and other creative activities.

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