Level 3: Intro to Sewing Tops/Dresses

Take your sewing to the next level in this full-day workshop focused on garment construction.

This is an engaging, hands-on session that builds your skills in cutting, shaping and assembling a garment. As always, your instructor will guide you through the steps.

This class is designed for advanced beginners who have already completed at least one garment.

This is a full-day class, and while it’s fun and rewarding, it’s also a big day of sewing! Most people will finish either the peplum top or the midi dress by the end of the session. If you’d like to make the full-length maxi version, the third tier will need to be cut and completed at home.

You’ll learn how to read and follow a garment sewing pattern, as well as how to cut and prepare your fabric for sewing. You’ll discover how to sew darts for shaping, gather fabric and attach it neatly, and sew a double bodice with clean finishes on the neckline and armholes. You’ll also be guided through constructing your chosen garment—whether it’s a peplum top, midi dress, or maxi dress. Along the way, you’ll pick up helpful tips for pressing, finishing, and troubleshooting.