Master knit sewing techniques in this online sewing class featuring the Greer Dress pattern. Learn essential skills for working with stretch fabrics while creating a figure-hugging mock neck dress. This course teaches you professional methods for constructing trumpet skirts, flared sleeves, and stable necklines. Perfect for sewists ready to work with knits. Create a comfortable, stylish dress that celebrates your curves and showcases your sewing expertise.
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This lesson covers all the basic things you need to know to get started with this sewalong. If you’re a beginner, this will be really helpful to watch!
If you feel like you already know how to get your pattern and fabric ready for sewing, go ahead and skip to the next lesson and you’ll learn to do some helpful fitting adjustments for the Greer dress.
You’re going to learn how to:
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Here’s what you’ll need for this project:
Here are some additional resources to help you make the most of this sewalong:
Introducing the Greer Dress: Fabric, fitting, and styling tips to help you sew this pattern.
Projector Sewing: There’s a group of makers who no longer have to print, tape, and cut paper patterns.
Understanding Ease: Learn everything you need to know about ease in a sewing pattern.
Find the Grainline: Tips for making sure you cut your fabric on the grainline.
Fit Journal: Download our free fitting journal.
How to blend between sizes: Watch this video to learn how to blend between sizes.
Seamwork Help Site: Get answers to your most frequently asked questions about Seamwork.
Learn to Sew Clothing: For Absolute Beginners: In this course, we teach you how to sew, from the very beginning. By the end you’ll have made a jacket and a dress!
The Ultimate Guide to Fitting Techniques from Seamwork: A list of our most helpful fitting resources.
How to Fit With Confidence: Learn how to fit your clothes to your body. This class is free for Seamwork members!
How to Raise, Lower, or Change the Neckline on a Pattern: Learn how to adjust and hack the neckline on a pattern. This class is free for Seamwork members!
Helpful Downloads:Use these worksheets, downloads, and planners to take your sewing to the next level.
Seamwork Member Fabric Discounts:Get exclusive discounts from fabric shops worldwide. With the money you’ll save with these discounts, it’s like getting your Seamwork membership for free!
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