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Sewing Jackets & Coats: The Swing Coat
June 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Monday evenings 20 & 27 June, 4, 11 & 18 July 6-8.30 (this is a five-session class)
Cost: $160 (includes the pattern)
To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Leimomi with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Please note that Leimomi will be out of the country travelling between 20 May & 17 June, and may take a few days to respond to emails.
Learn the basics of sewing coats as you make a late 1940s inspired swing coat.
This class will cover simple tailoring, understanding interfacing, how to sew welt pockets & buttonholes, and how to set a lining in a coat.
The pattern we’ll be using features a loose, room swing silhouette, set-in sleeves with angled armscyes, welt pockets & buttonholes, a wide collar, and hip or knee length options.
Please note some design features on the pattern may differ slightly from the version shown.
This class is suitable for high-intermediate and up sewers.
Materials: Students must supply their own fabric, thread, buttons and interfacing: fabric guidelines will be sent upon registration
Cost: $160 (includes the pattern)
To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Leimomi with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Please note that Leimomi will be out of the country travelling between 20 May & 17 June, and may take a few days to respond to emails.