And We’re Back!

Building upon foundational sewing skills introduced in the beginner series, we aim to explore intermediate techniques including professional-quality finishing, garment fitting, and customizing commercial or self-drafted patterns for creative expression and personalized fit.

What You’ll Learn

• How to professionally finish seams using techniques like French, flat-felled, and bias-bound finishes

• Hemming options for different garment styles (rolled, blind, faced hems)

• How to install closures: buttonholes, snaps

• Techniques for adjusting sewing patterns to better fit your body

• Dart manipulation and seamline movement for customized silhouettes

• How to creatively modify basic patterns: add pockets, change sleeves, adjust necklines

• Embellishment methods like visible mending and decorative topstitching

• How to work with linings, facings, and interfacing for structure and polish

• Final pressing, fit adjustment, and garment care essentials

What You’ll Receive

• One-on-one guidance and support throughout each workshop

• A printed handout/reference packet with diagrams, finishing samples, and pattern mod tips

• Access to shared pressing tools and specialty sewing notions

• PDF worksheets for taking body measurements and planning design adjustments

• A pattern modification checklist + “fit notes” tracker for personal garments

• Space to share progress, ask questions, and receive feedback from a creative community

• The opportunity to finish a one-of-a-kind, custom-fit garment that reflects your personal style

• Confidence to continue sewing independently with refined techniques and greater creativity

[Disclaimer: One OAK and the CRC want to make workshops that are inclusive and diverse! We are offering a 10hr sewing workshop series created and facilitated by One OAK Artwear team, Jourdan Christopher & Rosalie Fry, at a range of $35-$500. There are up to two slots at the $500 level and we are inviting individuals with access to financial means to pay the full cost of what the workshop is worth and in doing so we can compensate the facilitator for their time as well as the CRC for providing access to the space paying it forward for others to join. There are up to 3 spots at a $250 rate which is half the cost of the whole workshop series. This is meant for folks who cannot afford the full rate but have access to means to pay for at least half of what the workshop is worth. Finally we have up to 5 slots available that range between $35-$50. This is the core of our programming as Jourdan and the CRC want to ensure these skill building workshops are accessible to folks who often cannot access them due to systemic financial barriers!]