Class Description: The Toaster Sweater by Sew House Seven is just what you want to snuggle into for winter! We’ll be making version #1 in class – a raglan sleeve with a high neck and bands to finish the wrists and hems. It’s a simple shape for those who would like to explore sewing knit garments on their sewing machine – no serger needed. In the first class, we’ll look at the fit then pin & cut our fabric. And then it is all about construction – learn which stitches on your machine work best for your fabric. We’ll also go over single fold hems if you choose not to add bands to your sweater, and time allowing we will discuss version #2.

Please come to class with your fabric washed, dried and pressed if needed. Machines are also needed in the first class as we will be experimenting with stitches on scraps.

- Two 3 hour sessions, plus homework.

Equipment Needed: sewing machine with zig-zag options, iron, ironing board, pressing ham, press cloth. For lengthening/shortening pattern: extra paper and clear tape.

Supply List

Toaster Sweater paper pattern or assembled PDF, by Sew House Seven

Paper scissors

Medium weight knit fabric - natural fibers preferred - in the yardage for your size and view. French terry and lighter sweatshirt fleece are ideal!

Matching 100% polyester thread

80/12 or 90/14 ball point or jersey machine needle – a new one for this class

Pressing Ham (optional but fabulous)

Basic Sewing Kit: sharp fabric shears, 2 x 18” clear ruler, tape measure, glass head pins, seam gauge, seam ripper.

FIRST CLASS

Pattern Envelope: fashion pic, versions, fabric suggestions, notions (sundries) & tools. Body measurements, yardage requirements, finished garment measurements.

Finding size by bust measurement – check hip (can grade between sizes) and length. Check sleeve length.

Three different fabric layouts for one project.

Pin & cut, then set up machine to practice SEAMS and HEMS on some scraps.

SECOND CLASS

Raglan seams, neck band, side seams, cuffs (or optional hems), bottom band.