Butterick bugging you? Simplicity not so simple? Ever find that your garments made from store bought patterns don’t fit? Come learn the essential body measurements needed for good fit, as well as tips and tricks for translating and understanding store bought clothing patterns. *Note that we will be working with paper patterns, but not sewing.
Cut + Sew: How to Measure the Body + Use Commercial Patterns
Date & Time
June 1
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Class Description
Meet the Instructor
Valerie St.Pierre Smith
Valerie St.Pierre Smith has been captivated with making and creating since a young age, and has been designing and teaching costumes and fashion for over 25 years. Mom of three teens (including twins!), they inspire her to upcycle and find lasting ways to ensure that our next generations inherit a still beautiful world. Valerie is excited to share her love of creating with cloth, along with tips and tricks she’s learned along her own creative journey. Find her on FB & IG @Valerie St.Pierre Smith, or valeriestpierresmith.com