• Glass head pins with pin magnet or cushion,

• Set of hand sewing needles,

• Seam ripper,

• Thread snips, fabric shears,

• Craft scissors (any size), medium weight muslin (4 meters),

• Soft tape measure, 2”x18”

• Clear grid ruler, French or vary form curve,

• 1 coil zipper (non-separating, 7” or less),

• Set of tailors chalk (1 white, 1 blue) 

  [Thread, fabric and notions for final project – will depend on final project]  

  *all measuring tools should be in imperial! 

• Set of coloured pencils, 2 graphite pencils – 1 soft, 1 hard (4B, 6B or 8B and HB, 2H or 4H),
• A good eraser, a 11x14 mixed media sketchpad, a black Sharpie, a red Sharpie, set of 3 black micron pens, white Posca paint pen (1M or 3M), 1.5”-2” binder, clear plastic sleeves, lined paper for note taking 

Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Know the parts of the sewing machine and their functions
• Wind a bobbin and thread the sewing machine
• Be familiar with foundational sewing techniques including seams, darts, hems, pockets, waistbands and zippers
• Create a sample book of sewing techniques
• Understand and apply pattern drafting terminology and techniques
• Accurately measure for and draft basic pattern blocks
• Label and add seam allowances to patterns
• Execute blending, truing, and equalizing techniques to ensure accurate and professional pattern drafting
• Understand basic pattern manipulation techniques to allow for the design and drafting of custom garments
• Understand the basic elements and principles of design (balance, line, shape, form, texture etc)
• Understand foundational colour theory

Upcoming classes for 2026:

• TBC