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Whether you' re working with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6.7px 0;\"\u003ehandmade, ready-to-wear, vintage, or thrifted clothing, this class will\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6.7px 0;\"\u003eteach you how to view garment flaws as opportunities for improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6.7px 0;\"\u003eWhat you' ll learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• Effective seam ripping techniques for a variety of stitches, including\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003estraight stitches, serged finishes, and chain stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• How to assess a garment' s fit and style, and how to determine what\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003echanges need to be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• How to pin fit a garment and transfer the adjustments in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003epreparation for sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• How to take apart a garment, look inside, and determine the best\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003emethod for executing whatever adjustment needs to be made based\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003eon the construction of the original garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• Basic garment repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• How to determine whether a garment can successfully be altered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003eor repaired, best practices for using trial-and-error to approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003efor alterations on existing garments, and how to troubleshoot any\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003eproblems that may arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003eThe exact techniques covered in class will depend on the garments you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003ebring in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003eClass details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003e• Prerequisites: This class can accommodate most skill levels, from\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='font-family:\"Times New Roman\", serif;margin:6.7px 0;'\u003ebeginner to professional. 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