Intro to Garment Making - Before you Sew
So... you want to make your own clothes but have no idea where to start?
This is the class for you! We won’t be touching a sewing machine, but we will deep dive into everything you need to know before you even think about threading one. We’ll cover how to read patterns, choose fabric, understand tools, and decode all the weird sewing lingo.
Think of this as your crash course in garment sewing. No experience required, but bring your brain! This isn’t a casual craft night. It’s a focused, lecture-style class designed to set you up for success. Come ready to take notes, ask questions, and get seriously inspired to sew your own wardrobe.
In this course we'll go over:
- Paper vs PDF patterns
- Printing PDF patterns and assembling them
- Measuring yourself to determine size
- How much fabric to buy and what types are suited for which projects
- Grading between sizes
- Best practices for prepping and cutting fabric
- How to transfer markings
- What different markings and symbols mean
- Terminology overview of pattern instructions like edge stitching, matching notches, attaching facings etc.
- Different options for seam finishes.
Class Duration: 2 hours
Students Bring: Students are encouraged to bring their own notebook and pen for taking notes.
Materials included with Registration: We will have a class hand out for everyone that includes terminology definitions and bullet points of what we'll go over.
You will leave with: While we won't do any sewing in this class, you will leave class with the knowledge needed to start your garment project at home. This is an information heavy class, please come ready to listen and ask lots of questions!
Skill Level: Beginner - No sewing experience required
Age Range: Adults 18+ Teens 15 and up may attend with an adult who is also registered
Location: 822 South Third Street Renton, Wa 98057
Our classes are priced on a sliding scale.
Use your annual household income as a guide to choose your adjusted price. The income levels provided are just a guideline. Ultimately you know your budget best, please pay what is affordable for you.
Income Per Year
0-60K $60
60K-90K $75
90K-125K $90
125K+ $105
- By registering for this class you agree to all terms.
- This class is designed for adults.
- Cancellation Notice: Makers are kindly requested to provide a minimum of 72 hours' notice in the event of needing to cancel or reschedule a class. This advance notice allows us to accommodate other makers and make any necessary adjustments to our schedule.
- Refunds: Any class cancellations made more than 72 hours in advance will receive either a full refund on a gift card, or a full refund minus a $5 card processing fee to the card used for registration. This fee accounts for the costs associated with the transaction.
- Late Cancellations: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the class start time and no shows will forfeit the registration fee.
Contact Information: To request a cancellation or reschedule, please email classes@wyldwoodcreative.com or call us at 425-291-7452
- By registering for this class you agree to all terms.
- This class is designed for adults.
- Cancellation Notice: Makers are kindly requested to provide a minimum of 72 hours' notice in the event of needing to cancel or reschedule a class. This advance notice allows us to accommodate other makers and make any necessary adjustments to our schedule.
- Refunds: Any class cancellations made more than 72 hours in advance will receive either a full refund on a gift card, or a full refund minus a $5 card processing fee to the card used for registration. This fee accounts for the costs associated with the transaction.
- Late Cancellations: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the class start time and no shows will forfeit the registration fee.
Contact Information: To request a cancellation or reschedule, please email classes@wyldwoodcreative.com or call us at 425-291-7452
Class FAQs
Maybe! Repeat sessions are based on availability and the popularity of the class. If there is a class you would like to take, please let us know at classes@wyldwoodcreative.com.
Our sewing classes, like Sewing 101, Intro to Garment Making, and Intro to Quilting, will be continually repeated.
We add new classes to our calendar on the first Saturday of each month. Subscribe to our newsletter to see what's coming!
Maybe! Repeat sessions are based on availability and the popularity of the class. If there is a class you would like to take, please let us know at classes@wyldwoodcreative.com.
Our sewing classes, like Sewing 101, Intro to Garment Making, and Intro to Quilting, will be continually repeated.
We add new classes to our calendar on the first Saturday of each month. Subscribe to our newsletter to see what's coming!
We are not currently offering private lessons.
We are not currently offering private lessons.
Our classes are designed for adults. We welcome students 16 and up to join our classes with an adult who is also registered.
If you're looking for classes for younger kids, check out our neighbor, Tomato Tomato Creative, for a large offering of kids' classes!
Our classes are designed for adults. We welcome students 16 and up to join our classes with an adult who is also registered.
If you're looking for classes for younger kids, check out our neighbor, Tomato Tomato Creative, for a large offering of kids' classes!
Yes! We want to make sewing and creating accessible to everyone. We offer 3 scholarship seats for our beginner level 1 class each month. Use code SCHOLARSHIP to take this class for free. After the 3 spots have been used, the code will no longer work. We appreciate the honest use of this code as it allows us to continue to offer these seats.
Yes! We want to make sewing and creating accessible to everyone. We offer 3 scholarship seats for our beginner level 1 class each month. Use code SCHOLARSHIP to take this class for free. After the 3 spots have been used, the code will no longer work. We appreciate the honest use of this code as it allows us to continue to offer these seats.
