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|Hello Stitch Studio
Cape Tailoring with Beth Galvin - One Day Intensive
Capes aren't just for superheroes! A lined cape might be the perfect lightweight jacket alternative for our variable Bay Area weather. Sewing a cape eases you into sewing with wool or other coating fabrics while sidestepping most of the tricky fit issues of a jacket.
Time & Location
Time is TBD
Hello Stitch Studio, 1708 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
About the Event
*This is a "By Request" class. If you would love to take this class, let us know! Once we have at least 4 interested students, we will work with the instructor to set up the class.
Dive into outerwear the easy way by sewing a cape. A lined cape might be the perfect lightweight jacket alternative for our variable Bay Area weather. Sewing a cape eases you into sewing with wool or other coating fabrics while sidestepping most of the tricky fit issues of a jacket.
In this class we will cover:
-where to use interfacings and which ones to choose
-how pressing is so much more than ironing, and how it will make your garment look great
-how to sew in a lining
-seam grading and trimming for a crisp finish
-hemming a lined garment
There are lots of great cape patterns out there now and vintage patterns are a good option, too! You can see our Pinterest board of cape patterns to get some ideas.
*This class comes with extra lab time and you can stay and work on your garment with the help of Hello Stitch Staff until we close at 8pm.
Skill level: Intermediate - Advanced
Supply List: Will be sent upon registration
The cape in this photo was made using New Look 6396.
About the instructor:
Beth Galvin started sewing at age 7 and can sew everything from casual knit tops to tailored jackets to over the top party dresses. She has a popular sewing blog, Sunnygal Studio where she shares her tips and tricks and she also blogs for Craftsy. Beth loves to help people get the pattern they love to fit the way they want. She is brilliant at adding stylish little details that make your projects look professional and special, but what's even better is that she has figured out how to make it easier! One of her favorite things is to teach you the tips and shortcuts that will make your sewing faster and also more fun. Sign up for one of Beth's classes and let her teach you how satisfying it can be to sew great clothes that make you look great!