Ilford Jacket Class (Intermediate - Sewing)
The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style that’s modular design makes for a pattern that is simple, yet impactful. It can be customized a million different ways and really is a “choose your own adventure” type of pattern that incorporates your design sense into the project!
It features drop shoulders and comes with two sleeve options: a placketed sleeve with cuff, and an easy to sew boxy sleeve for a more relaxed vibe. It also includes two lengths as well as a bunch of pocket templates that you can mix and match! The possibilities are endless! You can wear the Ilford as a jacket or shirt depending on the fabric you use. This is a fun, skill building pattern that you will want to make/wear again and again!
This is a four session class. Please make sure you can attend all sessions.
You can see the Ilford Jacket pattern here. (You do not need to purchase the pattern as it is included in the class fee)
Prerequisites:
- experience successfully completing several sewing projects; this class will not cover basic sewing machine operation such as threading a needle, switching needles, how to adjust stitch length, locking stitches, reverse stitching, pivoting corners, winding bobbins etc.
- familiarity with using a sewing pattern, measuring oneself and picking a size
You will learn how to:
- take your measurements and pick the correct pattern size
- follow a pattern
- sew on a collar
- sew a sleeve placket
- sew a button placket and make button holes
- sew patch pockets
You will need:
- tracing paper
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lightweight canvas, linen, denim, or corduroy. It also looks amazing in a drapey woven. When sewn up in a flannel, it is the perfect fall layering piece! (you can find what we have available here)
- 45" w - 2.1m to 4.2m depending on size and view
- 56" w - 1.75m to 3m depending on size and view
- 1 yard fusible interfacing (weight depends on the fabric you are using but probably light to mid weight)
- Matching thread
- 5-10 buttons (any size is fine, but we recommend 1-1.5” buttons)
We will provide:
- a copy of the pattern
- any sewing tools needed
- a sewing machine to use in class
This class is perfect for someone who has sewn several garments but is looking to make a more challenging garment.
A list of our class policies can be found here.
Minimum registration is 3. Maximum is 5.
This class is being taught by Michelle.