Virtual Workshop: Sew a Toaster Sweater

Learn to sew a warm and stylish sweater in this virtual workshop led by Christine Haynes! Great for advanced beginners or sewers of any level who are eager to try their hand at sewing knits!

In this three-evening workshop, you'll make a Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater #1, a semi-cropped sweatshirt/sweater. It features raglan sleeves, a wide waistband, loose turtleneck, long cuffs, and falls between the high and low hip. Super cozy and cute!

You'll learn how to:

• Print and assemble a PDF pattern at home (you're welcome to use the paper copy of the pattern instead, if you'd like!)
• Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fit
• Work from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and more
• Sew thicker stretchy knit fabrics 
• Sew a turtleneck, cuffs and a waistband
• Please note-- we will only be covering Toaster Sweater #1 in this workshop

Skill Requirements

Please note this is not a learn-to-sew class. This workshop is suitable for advanced beginners who are comfortable using their sewing machine and have completed a few projects.  

Materials + Tools Required

• Toaster Sweater pattern -- Purchase printed pattern or the PDF here!
• 1.75-2.5 yards (depending on size and fabric width. See size chart above!) mid to heavy weight knit fabric with some body and at least 20% stretch like sweatshirt fleece, ponte, heavy wool jersey or knit boiled wool. 
• 1 spool of all-purpose sewing thread
• Straight pins
• Fabric scissors
• Tailor's chalk or other marking tool
• Ballpoint sewing machine needle
• Optional: Stretch twin needle for topstitching
• Sewing machine -- please make sure your machine is in good working order before registering for this workshop. You can also use a serger for this workshop if preferred. 
• Iron and ironing board or mat