Intermediate Sewing Class - The Lantern Sleeve Dress/Top: March 11-April 15, 2025

This is a 6-week in person machine sewing course that meets once a week. It guides the students through the process of making a lantern sleeve dress or top (student's choice) from one of Community Service's own sewing pattern. The dress can be made in a mini or midi length. 

The class meets on Tuesday evenings and will be held in our sewing area at Community with a maximum class size of 6 students.

Basic sewing skills are required for this course. Students need to have an understanding of their machine and its settings, and basic clothing construction and finishing techniques. If you have never used a sewing machine or made a garment before, please take our Beginners Sewing and/or Beginners II courses before signing up for this class.

This course will include learning new techniques like adding a facing, sewing in a zipper, darts, and creating gathered sleeves with elastic.

Supplies are not included. **You are responsible for bringing your own sewing machine and supplies.** You will receive a supply list at least from the instructor at least five days before the course begins.

The instructor, Lauren DeBeers, has worked at Community as a redesigner and alterations seamstress. She is receiving her masters in public relations at UGA and is a communication intern at the Fanning Institute in Athens. Lauren has enjoyed sewing and teaching sewing classes since she was in high school. 

This is a six week course and includes the following dates:

Tuesday, March 11th, 6:15pm-8:15pm

Tuesday, March 18th, 6:15pm-8:15pm

Tuesday, March 25th, 6:15pm-8:15pm

Tuesday, April 1st, 6:15pm-8:15pm

Tuesday, April 8th, 6:15pm-8:15pm

Tuesday, April 15th, 6:15pm-8:15pm

For Ages 18+

Please provide an email AND phone number at checkout.

For 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.