MASTERY LEVELS
Lessons designed to grow your skills at a manageable pace
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Key info
- Center City: 448 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
- Saturdays, 2pm-5pm
- Combine your sewing knowledge with your love of ready to wear garments. This class will focus on teaching the finishes used in the industry to make a bomber jacket. We'll be utilizing industrial machinery and production patterns to complete masterful designer finishes. Skills covered include industrial single needle straight stitch and inserting a lining and ribbing to complete a bomber jacket.
Projects + Activities
- Advancing industrial sewing machine skills
- Single Needle Straight Stitch
- Using production patterns
- Waste conscious lay-plans
- Cutting heavy weight fabrics
- Topstitching like a professional
- Mock flat felled seams
- Industry terminology
- Working with printed fabric
BONUS VIDEO DEMOS
Access the lessons from home while you practice!
CENTER CITY
Enjoy our professional studio while learning new skills
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Tyler Tranguch
Designer
Upon graduation from Made Institute's Designer Development Program, Tyler ignited the fusion of fashion and motorcycles, birthing Peacepunk Motors, a marriage of Americana's timeless charm and punk's daring attitude. Tyler hand makes every piece in his Philadelphia studio, and now gives back to his community at Made by sharing his wealth of knowledge in highly constructed utility.
SUPPLIES
Recommended:
● 5 yards of woven fabric for bombers. Examples include: nylon, heavy weight
cotton, wool, and jacquard.
● 5 yards of lining for the bomber. Examples include: polyester, satin, cotton.
● Rib knit for bomber as needed; will instruct on ordering
● Snaps for bomber as needed; will instruct on ordering
● Sewing pins
● Seam ripper
● Thread to match
● Fabric shears (8" Ginghers highly recommended)
● Pencil & notebook or binder
● Marking pencils
● Clear flexible ruler 2 x 18"
TESTIMONIAL
“
Sewing 1 was such an informative and fun class! I have been sewing for a long time, but I learned something new in each class. It was also a great way to refine skills that were self taught. Also, my instructor provided plenty of industry insights that you can't find in a textbook!”
- Stephanie R.
FAQs
Who is this course for?
Anyone looking to learn a new skill! Our courses are designed for beginners as well as experienced designers. You should already have basic sewing skills or take our Sewing 1 course!
What is the difference between West Philly and Center City courses?
Sewing 1 and Beginner sewing courses are both great for those new to sewing! The big difference is the West Philly courses are taught on Singer Heavy Duty 4411 home machines and Center City is taught on Juki industrial machines.
What supplies do I have to buy?
You will need a machine at home for homework. We recommend the Singer Heavy Duty 4411.
I haven’t taken class with you, but am I an experienced sewist. Can I start with an advanced class?
If you know your seams, hems, etc., we recommend becoming a Member and enrolling in a level 2 course. You can work on your personal projects and work in the studio throughout the week to re-familiarize yourself with the machine.
Will there be homework?
Yes, you will have assignments to work on at home throughout the courses. You can expect to have 1-2 hours of homework each week.
Do I have access to the studio outside of class time?
No, only Studio Members and Designer Development Program students have open studio access. Click to become a Member
What is the Refund Policy?
100% refund will be given if you need to cancel your order up until the original registration deadline. 50% refund will be given if you need to after the original registration deadline has passed, but before the first day of class. 0% refund will be given if you cancel on or after the first day of class.
I started taking classes, but now want to join the program. Is that possible?
Not for Beginner Sewing, only courses completed at our Center City location with passing grades will be counted as academic and financial credit towards the program and you will not have to retake them.