{"product_id":"garment-fabric-101","title":"Garment Fabric 101","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver felt overwhelmed standing in front of a wall of fabric, unsure of how it will actually look, feel, and behave once it’s sewn into a garment? Choosing the right fabric is one of the most personal—and critical—steps of any sewing project.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 2-hour class, we explore the four essential pillars of textiles: weave, fiber composition, weight, and drape. You will learn how to understand the characteristics of different fabrics so you can confidently pick the perfect match for your next garment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll spend the final portion of the class applying our new knowledge right here in the shop! You’ll practice selecting a fabric that suits a real pattern, testing its weight between your fingers, and evaluating how it moves against your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKILL LEVEL: Beginner (ages 12 and up)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this class, we recommend that you already know how to use a sewing machine and how to use a sewing pattern (see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marengosew.com\/products\/how-to-sew-for-beginners-fall26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHow to Sew for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e class and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marengosew.com\/products\/how-to-use-a-sewing-pattern-1\"\u003eHow to Use a Sewing Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of recommended skills).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES\/TIMES: Saturday October 17, 1 PM - 3 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your skills even further—make it a full day of sewing by pairing this class with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marengosew.com\/products\/how-to-use-a-sewing-pattern-1\"\u003eHow to Use a Sewing Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e on from 10AM - 12PM the same day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven fabric vs. knit fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave and fiber breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical advice on which fabric is easiest to sew and which is not well-suited to garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to pick fabric intentionally, considering your lifestyle, care routines, and design goals\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO BRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo materials are required for this class. However, if you have a specific garment sewing pattern you are interested in making, please bring it along as a reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-class access to fabric and comparison samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore walkthrough and a guided project-matching activity using indie patterns sold in the studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friendly, supportive environment to ask all of your burning fabric questions!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLASS SIZE: 8-10 People\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTEACHER: Kristen K\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to cancel, please contact the studio as soon as possible. Cancellations more than 3 days before the class starts will receive credit towards a future class. Cancellations less than 3 days are non-refundable. Each class must have at least three participants in order to run. Marengo Studio reserves the right to cancel this class if we do not have enough participants (you will be notified of a cancellation at least 48 hours ahead of the class start and may choose a full refund or credit towards a future class). Thank you for your understanding!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marengo Sewing Studio","offers":[{"title":"October 17 \/ 1 PM - 3 PM","offer_id":53955062988911,"sku":"FABRIC101","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1430\/6415\/files\/DSC_0632-keep.jpg?v=1787236892","url":"https:\/\/www.marengosew.com\/products\/garment-fabric-101","provider":"Marengo Sewing Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}