17 Dec 2012 11 Comments
3 Sewing Classes I am Taking in 2013
A few weeks ago Craftsy contacted me asking if I’d be interested to watch and review their new class: Sandra Betzina’s Pant Fitting Techniques. I was thrilled. I was fighting with pant patterns for some time now and I wanted to learn how to make a great fitting basic trouser. I’ve made lots of shorts in the past, but never tried a classic trouser before. I felt like I didn’t know what to do with it in case it didn’t fit perfectly as it was.
And wow – I loved the class. I am only half way through, but I couldn’t help it and I made a muslin already. Eeerm, it turned out huge and weird. So I will get back to watching the rest of the class and then come back here with a review.
I was surprised by the quality of the videos and the amount of useful info the course teacher is giving away. There is a preview of some of the material in this class so you can take a look if you don’t want to wait for my review.
One of my plans this winter is to learn how to sew classic shirts. I already got the pattern, but I when I saw this other Craftsy class that tackled the whole how-to I just went on and bought it.
The third class I am planning to get is this 101 Serging class. I’ve bought a serger a few month ago (love it:D) but I never got past the basic hem stitch. Oops.
So, what are you learning next?
Ps: I am a Craftsy affiliate, and that’s because I think they rule. Photo from here.
Dec 17, 2012 @ 20:40:51
Let me know how you like that pants fitting class because I’d love to take it myself! Craftsy classes are amazing aren’t they?
Dec 18, 2012 @ 16:30:50
Yes, I am planning a review soon!
Dec 21, 2012 @ 13:40:11
Lingerie is still on my sewing plate but the Serger class seams really interesting. To be honest, I’ve never serged anything 100%. The seam allowances always roll inside the stitch and the tension is always off. It baffles me how manufactured garments has such beautiful and flat merrow/overlock stitches! I’d love it if you could share some insider information from the class with me! I promise I won’t tell :)
Dec 27, 2012 @ 12:30:24
I must be lucky, my apparatus does the flat overlock hem beautifully, out of the box. I shamefully admit I have only touched the tension wheel once in 6 months. I can’t wait what else it can do :>
Dec 22, 2012 @ 22:05:55
All the classes sound amazing!I’m looking forward to your first pair of pants!I would love to make a classic shirt!To be honest,I get really intimidated by shirts!Let me know how the class was for you!
Dec 27, 2012 @ 12:28:12
yeah, me too, they seem so… strict, you know? I will update all my failures :>
Jan 05, 2013 @ 03:41:54
Good luck with the sewing classes. One of these years I’m going to hire someone to do a one-on-one on drafting. I am terrible at drawing; that’s the one thing keeping me from designing my own clothes.
Jan 06, 2013 @ 14:59:05
Hi Tamara,
What about starting from a basic already made block and working from there? What would you like to sew if you were an expert pattern drafter?
Jan 14, 2013 @ 11:47:00
I took the Pants fitting class. It was interesting but I thought it lacked info on taking pants in. I signed up for the shirt making class but I am yet to take it. I love Craftsy classes too. Just realised you’re based in Barcelona…I wish I had found your blog a few months ago when I was over for a short visit..
Jan 14, 2013 @ 11:53:32
Ohh, what a shame, maybe you’ll come back to visit soon. Where are you from?
Re: the pants fitting class: my first muslin turned out huge, but that’s because I wasn’t patient to finish the class. I am a bit demotivated, but plan on finishing it maybe this month.
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