Duration: 8 h (30 min break) intensive class ♦  Max. participants: 4  ♦  Sewing machine, tools, pattern & fabrics included  ♦  Cost: 175€

Understand how the body shape is translated into a sewing pattern, together with a basic set of skills for cutting, handling and sewing stretchy fabrics. You can create a dress or a T-shirt, using a pattern customized for your own measurements and adapted in different ways - that you get to keep after the class. Sustainable fabrics, tools, home sewing machines and snack will be provided.

This project is recommended if you already worked on some clothing sewing projects before or you already took the Kimono or Pants Class.

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Duration: 8 h (30 min break) intensive class | Max. participants: 4
Sewing machine, tools, pattern & fabrics included | Cost: 175€

Understand how the body shape is translated into a sewing pattern, together with a basic set of skills for cutting, handling and sewing stretchy fabrics. You can create a dress or a T-shirt, using a pattern customized for your own measurements and adapted in different ways - that you get to keep after the class. Sustainable fabrics, tools, home sewing machines and snack will be provided.

This project is recommended if you already worked on some clothing sewing projects before or you already took the Kimono or Pants Class.

You can choose between

You will learn

♥ how to understand and work with commercial patterns;

♥ how to plan and cut your fabric for minimum waste;

♥ techniques for easy handling fiddly, stretch fabric;

♥ how to attach sleeves/facing to a piece;

♥ how to sew construction elements for a better fit, called "darts" (for dress and turtleneck versions only);

♥ how to create a neckline finishing;

♥ how to easily finish clothes’ bottom on stretch (hemming);

♥ many other things you will understand in the process.

You will take home 

♦ a dress or a T-Shirt adapted to your style, created with your chosen fabric (provided by us);

♦ a paper pattern customized to your measurements;

♦ a PDF with sewing instructions to help you easily recreate your piece at home with different design variations;

♦ notions about fabric cutting, sewing and manipulation that prepare you for more advanced stretch projects;

♦ techniques that you can apply also on sportswear and swimwear;

♦ a professional picture with you wearing your project.

When & Where

The classes take place in our shared upcycling atelier on Friedrichstrasse 23A, 10969 (close to Checkpoint Charlie).

Each class consists of 1 session of 7 h + a 30 minutes break.

Here you can check the class schedule and find 1 day that is convenient for you.

How much

Here you can see all the prices and packages.

Regular group classes consist of a maximum of 4 participants per class, to offer everyone individual learning time and a complete understanding of the sewing process.

Home sewing machines, all the sustainable fabrics & trims needed, a paper pattern, all tools, and snacks plus sewing instructions for home are included. 

Book your class

E-mail us your desired date for this class at hello [at] wiederundwider.com. Here is the complete schedule.

In order to officially reserve your spot, the class/package needs to be paid in advance, through Bank Transfer. 

When we have more requests for a date than the number of spots available, the first person to make the payment would have priority.