Sewing 104: Alterations

We never had an alteration that we couldn't conquer!

In this 3-hour class students will learn basic alteration techniques like seam ripping, marking, pinning, how to attach buttons and hooks, fix ripped clothes, shorten and lengthen hems, fix holes, and sweater pulls.

Students will apply these new skills by altering one clothing item they bring from home.

Students will become comfortable using simple measuring, including body measuring for alterations.

An additional tool kit is available for purchase at $40, including all nessecary tools for the class:

• Good fabric shears
• Paper scissors
• Thread snippers
• Pins and clips
• Pin holder
• Safety pins
• Seam ripper
• Tape measure
• Clear plastic ruler
• FriXion Pen or other heat erasable pen
• Tweezers
• Pencil, paper pad, eraser
• Tailors Chalk
• Thimble
• Hand needles
• Needle threader
• Wrist pin cushion

• Learn and get comfortable with basic alteration techniques and use them when fixing clothing or accessories.

Students with limited sewing experience and access to tools (see $40 tool kit above). Students must be 16 years or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

• Access to A2's Fiber Arts Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a stitcher, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener.