Pogonip Pullover -- Intermediate Garment Making Class

The Pogonip Pullover is the perfect layer for all your outdoor adventures! This unlined pullover jacket features welt pockets, a sport collar, and a snap or button half-front placket. Designed for woven or stable knit fabrics, it offers plenty of opportunities to get creative with your fabric choices. From quilted fabrics and cozy fleece to lightweight linen, the Pogonip Pullover is a versatile addition to your handmade wardrobe.

In this class, you'll learn the techniques needed to sew your own Pogonip Pullover while building your garment-making skills. We'll guide you through the more challenging construction details, helping you create a functional, stylish jacket you'll reach for again and again.

Skills You'll Learn

Throughout the class, we'll work on techniques including:

• Constructing welt pockets

• Sewing a sport collar

• Creating a half-front placket

• Installing buttons or snaps

• Working with elastic

• Sewing with woven or stable knit fabrics

• Tips for achieving a clean, professional-looking finish

Because jackets involve quite a bit of sewing, you may not completely finish your Pogonip Pullover during class—and that's okay! 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.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This class is best for students who already have some sewing experience and are ready to tackle a more involved garment project.

This is not a Learn to Sew class. 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.

What you'll need:

Students receive 10% off your purchase on supplies for class

• Pogonip Pullover pattern by Friday Pattern Company

• Fabric according to the size you're making (refer to the pattern's fabric requirements)

• 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide elastic

• 3 – 5/8" (1.6 cm) snaps or buttons

• 1 – 5/8" (1.6 cm) button for packable pocket (optional)

• 2" (5 cm) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) wide scrap elastic for packable pocket button loop (optional)

• Coordinating thread

• Basic sewing supplies such as scissors, pins, and marking pens/chalk

Recommended fabrics: Woven or stable knit fabrics such as quilted cotton, fleece, canvas, twill, denim, linen, or other fabrics with enough structure for a pullover jacket.

Fabric requirements vary by size, so please refer to the pattern before purchasing your fabric.

We recommend washing and drying your fabric before class using the same method you plan to use for the finished garment.

Prep Work

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.