Beginner Sewing - The Envelope Dress
Description: In our beginner garment making class we will walk you through the process of making your own Envelope dress! This pattern by Cris Wood Sews is size inclusive and leaves almost zero waste! We’ll go over reading patterns, how to finish seams without a serger, and a few tips for getting a great fit.
Class Duration: 4 hours
Students Bring: Fabric and coordinating thread for your dress, scrap fabric, and your pattern. Students will need to purchase the PDF pattern directly from Cris Woods here.
Fabric Required: You will need 1.75 yds for sizes up to 14. For larger sizes to determine your needed yardage take your hip measurement and add 16” this equals the total length of fabric that you need. Lightweight to midweight wovens like linen and cotton work best for this pattern. Fabric needs to be a woven and ideally not see through as the dress does not have any lining. You'll also need coordinating thread.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner Garment Sewist/Intermediate Sewist
Skill Details: Students should have some sewing experience and have completed 5 or so independent sewing projects. Students should be able to maintain a consistent seam allowance, understand the right side vs wrong side of fabric, and overall feel comfortable operating a sewing machine. It's okay if this is your first garment!
You will leave with: After this class you’ll leave with a new dress and the confidence to dive into more complicated patterns!
In this course we'll go over:
- Reading the pattern
- How to finish the seams without a serger *students will have the option to use a serger if they wish
- Tips for getting a great fit
Age Range: Adults 18+
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 $125
60K-90K $140
90K-125K $155
125K+ $170
- 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.
