Sew a Collage Gathered Top (Advanced Beginner)

Matchy Matchy Sewing Club’s Collage Gather Top is a perfect introduction to the world of garment sewing, or a great way to practice and refine your skills. Choose your own adventure: opt for long or short sleeves each constructed differently, and mix and match prints and colours to make up the blouse’s panels. There are tons of ways to create a top that is totally unique to you. 

This is a three-session class. Please ensure you can attend all three sessions

As prerequisites to taking this class, you should know the basic operations of a sewing machine, like how to thread a machine, wind a bobbing and back stitching (locking stitch.) Essentially, if you have completed a couple small projects, are looking to ease back into sewing, or have taken a “Learn to Sew” class at Fabrications, this class is for you!

You will learn how to:

• plan a garment sewing project, take your measurements, and choose pattern size

• read and follow a sewing pattern

• create gathers with a sewing machine

• bias bind a neck

• ease in sleeves (view A) OR gather sleeves and attach a band (view B)

You will need: 

• tracing paper

• washed light to midweight woven fabric – consider cotton shirting, lightweight twill, or linen or ramie for a more structured look. For a more flowy look, consider washed linen, double gauze, or lightweight cotton, 

• For 44” wide fabric, 1.4m to 2.5m depending on size and view

• For 54” wide fabric, 1.4 to 2.8m depending on size and view

• Exact fabric requirements can be found here (Note: the pattern itself is included in the class fee, you do not have to purchase it)

• Matching thread

We will provide: 

• a copy of the pattern

• a sewing machine for in-class use

• all the necessary tools for a successful project

A list of our class policies can be found here.
Minimum enrollment is 3, maximum is 5. This class is taught by Amanda.