IN PERSON: Make a Simple Shirt with Nancy Williams

IN PERSON: Sunday, November 10, 10AM - 3PM

Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St, Oakland

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If you have always wanted to make your own garments, this is a great place to start.  

Learn how to make the Shirt No. 1 by 100 Acts of Sewing.  This is a versatile, simple, loose fitting top with short sleeves that is easy to wear and makes a great layering piece. It is the perfect pattern for learning how to construct a shirt with a bias tape facing for the neckline and we like that it works for all genders. Made with a lovely Essex linen blend, it has an clean, casual look and works beautifully as a layering piece. 

In this class you will learn how to:

• Use a sewing machine
• Read a sewing pattern
• Mark and pin the fabric
• Sew and press your garment including the bias tape facing

Skill level: ✂️

This class is open to every skill level. 

Supplies: We will be making the shirt length version of 100 Acts of Sewing: Shirt No. 1. We are providing everything you need to make your shirt including a copy of the pattern so you can make more. You will receive pre-cut fabric that is sized for the chest measurement you give us when you sign up. This is a very relaxed fit shirt so sizing isn't exact. The fabric will be a solid color Essex linen blend.

This video walks you through how to measure your chest (you don't need to measure your waist or hips). Don't have a measuring tape? Just use a piece of string and then measure the string.

Sewing Machines: If you would like to use one of the sewing machines at Ace Makerspace (we highly recommend this for beginng sewists) please select the Use Ace Machine ticket. If you are comfortable and would like to use your own sewing machine please select the Use My Machine ticket. DO NOT purchase a Use My Machine ticket if you don't have a machine, it isn't working properly or you aren't comfortable operating it. In deciding whether to bring your own sewing machine, keep in mind that the textile studio is located on the 2nd floor. We don't have extra machines you can use. If we have sold out of Use My Machine tickets, and you want to use your own machine, you may purchase a Use Ace Machine ticket. 

About the instructor: 

Nancy Williams has been sewing for longer than she cares to say - clothing for the kids and grands; a few wedding dresses; some tailoring.  She began piecing quilts about 30 years ago and mostly quilting them on her domestic machine.  After renting time on long arm quilting machines and liking it (a lot), she decided to purchase her own. Since then, she has been honing her art and skills on personal quilts, donation quilts and quilts of those she is honored to be trusted with.

Location:

This class is being held at the Ace Makerspace located at 6050 Lowell St, #206, Oakland CA 94608. Located where Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville come together and just a short hop from Ashby BART. Ace Makerspace is a nonprofit whose mission is bringing people together to create, learn and solve life’s challenges with an amazing array of tools, technology, and project-based education. All in inclusive spaces, serving everybody in Oakland and beyond. You are required to open a free guest account prior to class. 

Cancellation Policy:

Class fees are non-refundable. However you may transfer the class to a friend if you let us know in advance (please ask them to set up a guest account at Ace Makerspace). Please be aware that we may not be able to change the size of pre-cut fabrics if you transfer within a week of class.