Class, Suzie Dress, Mar 2027
Style Arc Suzie Knit Dress
Date: March 31 & April 7
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Looking for an easy-to-sew, easy-to-wear dress with a little extra style? The Style Arc Suzie Knit Dress could become your next wardrobe favourite. Featuring a flattering faux-wrap front and a choice of sleeve lengths, this versatile dress is perfect for everyday wear, special occasions, or travel. Comfortable, stylish, and adaptable to a variety of knit fabrics, it's a pattern you'll want to sew more than once.
Join Irene for this two-session class and create a dress tailored to your fit and style preferences. As always, you'll receive guidance every step of the way, from selecting the right size and fabric to troubleshooting fit and construction questions. Whether you're new to sewing with knits or looking to improve your garment-making skills, you'll finish with a dress you'll be proud to wear.
What You'll Learn
- Reading and understanding a commercial garment pattern
- Selecting the correct size and making simple fit adjustments
- Working successfully with knit fabrics
- Cutting and preparing knit garments accurately
- Constructing a faux-wrap bodice
- Attaching sleeves and choosing the best sleeve option for your style
- Creating smooth necklines and professional knit finishes
- Using a sewing machine or serger for knit garment construction
- Tips for achieving a comfortable fit and polished final garment
Skill Level
Confident Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor
Irene
Class Requirements
- Style Arc Suzie Knit Dress pattern - included in class fee
- Fabric and notions as listed on the pattern envelope
- A sewing machine (and serger, if you own one) in good working order
- Good quality pins (longer ones with glass heads are the easiest to handle) in a container that allows for easy access or in a pincushion
- Sharp cutting shears
- Small scissors or snips for thread
- Measuring tape
- Sewing gauge or small ruler
- Hand-sewing needles
- Marking pencils or chalk that will work with the fabric you are using for your class project
- Seam ripper
- Any specialty items needed for a particular class
- For garment classes please preshrink your fabric. Washable fabrics need to be washed and dried. Dry cleanable fabrics should be thoroughly steamed and pressed.
About This Class
The Style Arc Suzie Knit Dress combines comfort and style in a versatile design that can easily transition from casual daytime wear to an elegant evening look depending on your fabric choice. The faux-wrap styling creates a flattering silhouette, while the knit fabric makes the dress comfortable to wear and easy to pack for travel. Throughout the class, you'll learn techniques for sewing with knits and fitting garments to your body, giving you the confidence to tackle future knit sewing projects. Leave with a beautiful custom-made dress and the skills to create many more.
Please refrain from wearing perfume on the day of class.
Class Policies
Please read and understand the following before registering for a class - thanks!
General:
- Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Space is reserved on first-come first-serve basis.
- Supply lists are available online for the classes. Go to shop.amongbrendasquilts.com and search for your class under ‘classes’. Most classes also have sample quilts, bags or garments displayed in the shop.
- Class fees are for instruction only and do not include materials for class, unless otherwise stated.
- Most classes have a pattern, book, or specialized tool requirement. These will be noted on the supply list. Each student must have a LEGAL copy of the pattern or book.
- Some courses are all inclusive (e.g., class materials are bundled in the price). If you already possess some or all of the required materials, a store credit/gift certificate will be issued.
- Students are required to bring; 1) a sewing machine in good working order, 2) machine accessories, & 3) basic sewing supplies to each class; unless otherwise stated. You should be familiar with the operation of your machine before class, please bring your manual if in doubt.
- We are more than happy to help you in your selection of class materials, but please do so prior to class.
- Some classes require a small amount of homework prior to the class. Please arrive prepared so that you can start on the fun part right away!
- Class will start on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be set up and ready to go.
- If you bring your cell phone to class please be considerate of others and put it on vibrate/silent prior to class. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, as some people have allergic reactions to scents. Also, if you bring a drink, please use a container with a lid.
- If there is nothing scheduled in our classroom after your class ends, please feel free to stay and use the space to continue working on your project until the shop closes.
- Please refrain from using perfumed products the day of class.
Cancellations:
- Most classes have a minimum enrolment (usually 3 students). If the class is cancelled due to low enrolment, you will be notified and all course fees will be returned in full (your choice of a refund or store credit).
- If you can't attend a course, please cancel at least one week in advance. A store credit will be issued ONLY if you cancel at least seven (7) days before the course. Cancellations within a week of the course will NOT receive a store credit, though you may send a friend in your place.
- Workshops and other classes may be partially or fully non-refundable and/or require much more notice of cancellation before a credit is issued.
Please verify that any class you wish to enroll in meets your schedule and that you're OK with the cancellation policy before enrolling.
Thanks!
