Course Detail: AEXP-071 - BASIC PATTERNS AND SEWING

Design and sew your own simple garments. Learn how to draft a pattern using your measurements, properly cut fabric, and finish your creations on a sewing machine. Bring your own sewing machine to class. Students should have some machine sewing experience.

Students must come prepared to start sewing on the first day of class.  

Sewing machine and notions. 

3 yards of muslin fabric

Choose ONE of these patterns which are the basic block pattern.

• McCalls 7279
• Butterick 5627 or 6849
• Vogue 1003 or 1004

With the closing of Joann Fabrics these patterns will have to be ordered online

www.Amazon.com

www.Sewingpatterns.com

Or Specifically. the McCalls, Butterick or Vogue websites.

Saturday,  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

May 17 - June 28. (No Class May 24) 

Six sessions

$285

Students provide their own sewing machine, fabric and notions. 

 Session Information: 25SU-AEXP-071-A1A (4 seats (33%) remaining)

Schedule:	Every week on Saturday, starting on 05/17/25 and ending on 06/28/25 (excluding 05/24/25)
	Only 15 days left to register!
Times:	09:00am-01:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Saturday, May 17, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 14, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Saturday, May 17, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 14, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:00am 01:00pm
Price:	Price : $285.00

Instructors

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Robin Burton Robin Burton Biography: I am a Fashion Design Professional with 30 + years in the industry including 20 + years in management. Expertise in custom designs, manufacturing and operations, consulting, education and mentorship. As a business owner, I opened my custom corset business in 2005 and am fortunate that my passion is my profession as a corsetiere. I believe my passion and approach is positive and inclusive to all levels of learning. I love what I do!

Facility Detail

Taubman Center for Design Education T*614 460 West Baltimore Detroit, MI 48202