{"product_id":"ilford-jacket-beginner-intermediate-garment-making-class","title":"Chore Coat Jacket -- Beginner\/Intermediate Garment Making Class","description":"\u003cp\u003eA chore coat is one of those handmade wardrobe pieces you’ll reach for again and again. Practical, comfortable, and effortlessly stylish, it can be thrown over jeans, layered over a sweater, or worn over a dress. With its relaxed, slightly boxy fit and—most importantly—lots of pockets, it’s the perfect three-season jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, you’ll learn the techniques you need to sew your own chore coat while working from the pattern of your choice. Rather than following one specific pattern step-by-step as a group, we’ll focus on the garment-making skills that are common to most chore coat patterns. This gives you the freedom to choose the style and details you love while building skills you can use on future jacket projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSkills You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the pattern you choose, we'll work on techniques including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructing patch pockets and other chore-coat detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing collars and cuffs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating sleeve plackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling buttons or snaps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing buttonholes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with interfacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for achieving a clean, professional-looking finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause jackets involve quite a bit of sewing, \u003cstrong\u003eyou may not completely finish your chore coat during class—and that's okay!\u003c\/strong\u003e Our goal is to give you hands-on experience with the more challenging parts of construction while an instructor is available to demonstrate techniques, troubleshoot, and answer questions. You'll leave with the skills and confidence you need to complete your jacket at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePattern Choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents may choose from one of the following chore coat patterns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlford Jacket by Friday Pattern Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainter Jacket by Wardrobe by Me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ottoline by Merchant \u0026amp; Mills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready have another chore jacket pattern you'd love to make? Contact us before registering to see if it will work for the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSkill Level: Advanced Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is best for students who already have some sewing experience and are ready to tackle a more involved garment project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis is not a Learn to Sew class.\u003c\/em\u003e Students should be able to independently thread and operate their sewing machine, wind a bobbin, sew an accurate seam allowance, and have some previous experience reading a sewing pattern or making garments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSupplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted or PDF pattern of their choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2.5–3.5 yards of woven fabric, depending on pattern, size, and style. Please check your pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinating thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtons or snaps as required by your pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusible interfacing as required by your pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic sewing supplies such as scissors, pins, and marking pens\/chalk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric requirements vary by pattern and size, so please refer to your specific pattern before purchasing fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-weight woven fabrics such as denim, canvas, twill, corduroy, linen blends, or other bottom-weight fabrics. Lighter woven fabrics can also be used for a more shirt-like jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend washing and drying your fabric before class using the same method you plan to use for the finished garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Students should come to class with their fabric cut out and ready to sew. Should you have questions about sizing and\/or how to cut your fabric, please contact us prior to class.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Three Little Birds Sewing Co","offers":[{"title":"October 17th + 31st: 9am-1pm","offer_id":32761456525417,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/8378\/products\/FPCFall20196063-edit_720x_d7dba92d-6240-44dd-983f-32d491e2a896.jpg?v=1583518732","url":"https:\/\/www.threelittlebirdssewingco.com\/products\/ilford-jacket-beginner-intermediate-garment-making-class","provider":"Three Little Birds Sewing Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}