{"product_id":"how-to-use-a-sewing-pattern","title":"How to Use a Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you want to sew your own clothing but don't know where to start? This class is our \"Garment Sewing 101.\" We will cover everything from the different types of sewing patterns to choosing a size, reading pattern markings, and how to cut out the pieces so you are ready to sew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehow to read a sewing pattern\u003cbr\u003ehow to use PDF sewing patterns\u003cbr\u003ehow to choose your size\u003cbr\u003ehow to trace your pattern\u003cbr\u003ehow to cut out a sewing pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote that this class will focus on indie sewing patterns since we carry those here at the shop and not standard tissue patterns (eg Big 4: Simplicity, McCalls, Butterick, and Vogue); however, much of the information is applicable to standard tissue patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILL LEVEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 understand seam allowance (see our \"How to Sew\" class for a full list of recommended skills). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE\/TIME: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(this class is offered multiple sessions; pick one)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, July 3, 5-7 PM (2 hours)\u003cbr\u003eFriday, July 31, 11 AM - 1 PM (2 hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO BRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGarment Sewing Pattern (optional)\u003cbr\u003eTracing Paper (optional)\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; if time allows, you may be able to get started with choosing your size and start getting ready to cut out your pieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio sewing machines and basic sewing kit (scissors, pins, seam ripper, snips, chalk) are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEACHERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rae Hoekstra \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marengo Sewing Studio","offers":[{"title":"July 3 \/ 5-7 PM","offer_id":53210079133807,"sku":"CLASSPATTERN1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"July 31 \/ 11 AM - 1 PM","offer_id":53210079166575,"sku":"CLASSPATTERN2","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1430\/6415\/files\/PXL_20260612_192149072_2.jpg?v=1781442067","url":"https:\/\/www.marengosew.com\/products\/how-to-use-a-sewing-pattern","provider":"Marengo Sewing Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}