Do you have clothing that doesn't fit quite right? Want to learn how professional clothing alterations are done?

Introduction to Clothing Alterations gives you an inside look at the techniques used to improve the fit and function of clothing.

Taught by an experienced professional alteration specialist, this hands-on class introduces students to the fundamentals of garment alterations, including where and how garments can be adjusted, understanding seams and seam allowances, basic taking-in techniques, and determining when a garment can—or cannot—be altered.

This is an excellent class for sewists who want to move beyond basic sewing and begin developing professional alteration skills.

You'll learn:

• How to evaluate garment fit

• Where garments can be altered

• Taking in seams

• Understanding seam allowances

• Basic garment construction

• Basic hemming concepts

• Alteration terminology

• When an alteration is appropriate

Who is this for?

Recommended for students with basic sewing machine experience.

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