Pattern Free Garments
Nicki LaFoille
Class Preview
1:41
- In-depth Instruction; over 141 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction & Supplies
5:41
In this session, you will learn all about the features of the two garments you will be learning to make in this class. Nicki will discuss the tools and supplies needed and go over fabric recommendations.
Shirt Pattern- Simple Boxy Top
22:12
Nicki discusses what measurements to take to draft the boxy top and demonstrates how to plot out the points to create the pattern shape.
Sewing the Shirt
45:32
Get full step-by-step instructions for sewing the boxy top. Plus, Nicki discusses tips, tricks, and techniques for sewing knit fabrics.
Skirt Pattern- Ruffle Wrap Skirt Pattern
10:34
Learn what measurements and calculations are necessary for achieving the rectangle dimensions needed to create the wrap skirt. At the end of this session, you will be prepared with all the necessary pieces for sewing the ruffle wrap skirt.
Sewing the Skirt
41:48
Follow along with Nicki as she sews the ruffle wrap skirt from start to finish. Learn how to attach a waistband, hook and eye, plus a useful hack for turning narrow tubes.
Tracing Garment Patterns
14:14
In this session, you will learn how to take a readymade t-shirt that you already own and trace it onto paper to achieve the blueprint to create that garment. Alter the pattern as desired or create more garments in the same style and shape using different fabrics.
Description
In this class, you will learn how to skip the traditional pattern and create two garments using simple measurements from your body. You will learn how to make a knit t-shirt with a bound neckline and cute ruffle sleeves. You will also learn how to make a wrap skirt with a flouncy ruffle hem featuring a tie and hook and eye closure. Plus, you will learn how to trace a pattern from a garment that you already own so you have the blueprint to make more garments in the same style and shape. Making garments doesn’t have to be a long, arduous process. Using simple measurements and shapes, you can create a quick and easy garment you can wear out the same day. Join Nicki LaFoille and learn how to make two pattern free garments step-by-step.
Nicki LaFoille
Nicki LaFoille has been sewing for over 20 years. After her grandmother taught her to hand sew at the tender age of 11, Nicki fell in love with the craft and went on to receive a degree in Apparel Design from Central Michigan University. She worked as Associate Editor, then freelance contributor for Sew News, Sew It All and Creative Machine Embroidery magazines and appeared as a guest on Sew It All TV. She lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with her husband, daughter and red worm colony. In addition to seamstress, she is an author of several novels and enjoys gardening and canning the bounty.
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