{"product_id":"basics-of-garment-construction-beginner-ii-iii-the-cielo-top-september-30th-november-18th-2026","title":"Basics of Garment Construction (Beginner II \u0026 III) - September 30th - November 18th, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0ab36556-7fff-212a-43cf-142203e62793\"\u003eThis is an 8-week in-person introductory class into garment construction. The class will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm-8:15pm, from September 30th - November 19th, 2026 in our sewing area at Community with a maximum class size of 6 students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0ab36556-7fff-212a-43cf-142203e62793\"\u003eThe first week’s class will run from 6:15 - 7:15 pm (only 1 hour) to review the pattern, take measurements, choose sizes, and talk about fabric selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe price of the class includes the cost of the digital pattern, students will be expected to print out the pattern at home (or at Beljean). You will receive instructions for how to do that by the teacher. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic sewing skills are required for this course. Students need to have an understanding of their machine and its settings.\u003cstrong\u003e If you have never used a sewing machine, please take our Beginners Sewing Course before signing up for this class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-09ffdcae-7fff-7a24-5b9e-344f82ac4234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasics of Garment Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e will teach you how to...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003euse a commercial sewing pattern, including choosing a size, making alterations to the pattern, and learning what all the pattern markings mean,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003echoose the right fabric for your garment, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eassemble a garment with darts, add pockets (on some versions), complete different seam finishes like French seams, and learn how to use bias tape or facings to finish necklines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-88c3fa60-7fff-adb3-6a81-0f386b26b28e\"\u003eIn this class, students will make the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/closetcorepatterns.com\/collections\/sewing-patterns-all\/products\/cielo-top-dress-pattern?variant=39419154989190\"\u003eCielo Dress or Top\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (or both if you finish early!) from \u003cstrong\u003eCloset Core Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e. This easy take on a boxy tee and shift dress is highly customizable with different sleeve options like a dramatic lantern or a short, cuffed sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0ab36556-7fff-212a-43cf-142203e62793\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies are not included. **You are responsible for bringing your own sewing machine and supplies.** You will receive a supply list from the instructor at least five days before the course begins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe instructor, Nissa McKinney, began her sewing journey more than ten years ago at a beginner’s class at Community. That class gave her the foundation she needed to start sewing more advanced projects. Today, a large percentage of her wardrobe is handmade - from jeans and t-shirts to coats and dresses. Sewing has become her superpower! When not sewing, she works s a writer for a kids' science journal, provides shuttle service for her two kids, and squeezes in a dance class or two at Dancefx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an eight week course and includes the following dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, September 30th, 6:15pm-7:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, October 7th, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, October 14th, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, October 21st, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, October 28th, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, November 4th, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, November 11th, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, November 18th, 6:15pm-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Ages 18+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease provide an email AND phone number at checkout.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cancellations, you will receive a 75% refund until seven days before the beginning of the course. Cancellation seven days or less before the course results in a refund of 25% of the workshop cost.  No refunds will be issued on the day the course begins or after the course has begun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Community Classes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55584938590513,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2738\/8384\/files\/Cielo_Top_Dress_Pattern_Closet_Case_Patterns-27_540x_4c348fbf-4114-454a-bc3f-db32ddb7f709.jpg?v=1785981698","url":"https:\/\/shopcommunityathens.com\/products\/basics-of-garment-construction-beginner-ii-iii-the-cielo-top-september-30th-november-18th-2026","provider":"COMMUNITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}