Brian K’s Practical Skills Workshops Series: Unlocking the Secrets of Sewing Denim II (Workshop 2)

Workshop Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST Location: CUI 312Format: LabParticipant # (max): 10 - 15 ppl Objective(s): Understanding the Workwear Pocket: Learn the key elements of a classic Workwear pocket, including its shape, stitching details, and placement on denim garments. Creating Pressing Templates: Understand the importance of pressing in denim sewing and how to create and use pressing templates to ensure crisp, accurate folds and seams. Designing and Using Topstitching Templates: Learn how to design and use topstitching templates to create consistent, professional-looking stitches that enhance the overall finish of your denim projects. Applying the Pocket to the Bib: Learn the steps to carefully attach the Workwear pocket to the Bib of your denim shop apron, combining all your skills for a professional result. We will wrap things up with a discussion of where we want to be at the beginning of workshop 3. By the end of this session, you will have successfully sewn a Workwear pocket, and honed essential skills like pressing, topstitching, and pocket placement, bringing you one step closer to completing your denim shop apron. We will provide: Denim fabric Thread Equipment If you are a TMU student who requires workshop hours, these workshops can be used to fulfill those requirements. Your workshop sheet will be signed at the fourth and final workshop. Please note that you must attend all four workshops to receive credit. Please contact the event organizers at [email protected] if you have any questions!