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Hi, my name is Sue Simoncini. I am the Sewing Instructor for Columbus State University Continuing Education. I teach over 20 adult classes ranging from beginning to advanced techniques. I also teach many children's classes. I am also the Alterations Specialist at Daphne's Bridal and Designs here in Columbus. For over 25 years I utilized my formal background in Fashion Design to own and run a Bridal business in Florida, where I designed and made custom bridal gowns and costumes. I am also responsible for the design and sewing of over 250 costumes for the Columbus Ballet Nutcracker Performances. About ten years ago I rededicated my life to the art of teaching sewing. Feel free to contact my through this blog or through my email-sewingwithsue@yahoo.com. You can Register for any of my classes by going to: http://continuinged.columbusstate.edu/programs.php

Monday, May 27, 2013

Sewing With Stretch Knit Fabrics


Tuesday, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19   from 10 till 1

 
 
This is an Intermediate level class.
 
Knit fabrics are easy to sew and comfortable to wear. However, you do have to utilize different, but easy sewing techniques to do so.
 
Some of the skills you will be learning in this class will be:
  • How to purchase fabric and patterns for knit fabrics
  • Choosing the right notions to use
  • How to seam many different type seams
  • How to sew knits on the serger
  • How to finish necklines and hems
  • and much more
During this class you will be making a basic T-shirt with ribbed neckline and pants or shorts.
Then we will take the basics a few steps further and learn how to use knits creatively.
 
Bring to the first class:
     your sewing machine and basic notions
     a ball point sewing machine needle-size 10 or 11
 
Requirements for the classes following will be discussed during the first class.
    
 
 
 



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