Sewing Techniques: Below the Belt

In this course, students learn how to assemble garments covering the female form's lower half. Instruction will focus on developing skills to create flies, hems, and waistbands. While learning industry standard techniques and tips, students sew pants and a lined skirt. Students will leave with the ability to transfer their skills to commercial patterns or their designs. Previous sewing experience is required. The SAIC ACE course Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals would provide you with an introductory experience.

Continuing Studies fashion classes use domestic sewing machines, Janome HD1000, which are maintained in-house and available for in-class use only. Home machines are not required, though having access to one outside of class is helpful for practice and completing projects.

No class on March 16th.

This class is taught by Jonnie Rettele.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2027.