Sewing from a Pattern

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Increase your sewing knowledge and understanding of using a commercial pattern as you design and make a fun and easy button front shirt. Misses' and Men's button front shirts have convertible collar, back yoke and optional front patch pockets. Men's style has short sleeves and side slits. Misses' fitted style has shirttail hem and can be worn tucked in or tied in front. This class features an informational packet covering all aspects of working with 3 types of sewing patterns, created by Mary Ann Racheau, Las Vegas costume and fashion designer and Master Sewing Educator.

Prerequisite: Skill Level: Beginner This student is unfamiliar with sewing terms, supplies and notions and basic sewing techniques. The student has very little or no experience in using a sewing machine. Basic machine knowledge: winding a bobbin, threading the machine; changing feet, tension settings and stitch settings. The student also has little or no knowledge about fabric, grain or selvage, pattern direction, thread, scissors, needles, pins and taking proper measurements.

This course has discount registration fees! UNLV Staff and Alumni, visit http://ced.unlv.edu/registration-policies#discounts for more information. Otherwise, email us at continuing.education@unlv.edu to see if you qualify for a discount.

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