Sew a Billie Sweatshirt or Sweater Dress (Live Online)

Join us to make a Tilly and the Buttons Billie, an ultra-comfy sweatshirt or sweater dress with a relaxed shape, crew neckline and classic trim details. Keep it effortless with cuffed, straight sleeves, or add some drama with on-trend balloon sleeves and deep cuffs.In this two-part workshop, you'll learn how to sew a sweatshirt or sweater dress, including how to:Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fitWork from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and moreUnderstand garment sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing and troubleshootingSew heavier weight stretchy knit fabrics on a standard home sewing machine (not a serger)Sew sleeve cuffs and a crew neck Sew balloon slevesSkill Requirements:Suitable for confident beginners. Please note this is not a learn-to-sew class. Students must have basic machine sewing knowledge and be comfortable using a sewing machine. Required Materials:Materials needed for class are available to be purchased at our shop in person or online as a local pick up order at a 10% student discount. Please note, within 24 hrs of registering for the workshop, you will receive the discount code for the materials needed. The pattern and materials are not included in registration fee. For the pants you will need: Billie Sweater/ Sweater Dress Pattern2-4.5 yards (depending on size, fabric width, and length) of sweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte de roma, double knit, interlock or sweater knit with at least 10% stretch.A spool of matching all-purpose sewing threadOptional: Ribbing (at least 70cm / 27 1/2in wide) for cuffs etc. if main fabric has less than 20% stretch