Class - Introduction to Garment Making

Date(s) & Times(s):

Friday, October 24, 2025   Noon   – 4 p.m.

Do you want to learn more about garment making?
OR
Are you a quilter who is intimidated by garments?
OR
Have you made some garments and have been unhappy with fit or how fabrics look?
  
This class is for you!
There will be no sewing during this class; it is mostly informational; along with discussions, hands on measuring and presentations / demos.

In this class you will cover may areas related to garment sewing

You will leave this class with handout with some of the information presented during class, an understanding of how to take your measurements & chart.  Plus we will cover how fit can be affected by measurement, fabrics and pattern them.  Throw in some best practice techniques for fabrics, patterns, tools and equipment.  Hopefully you will leave with a desire to venture further down the garment making path.

In our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co.

You will be able to enjoy the use of our:

• workstation tables; sit / stand, raise & lower mechanical
• chairs    NOTE: for added comfort, bring a seat cushion

Complimentary

Coffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette.  Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage.  Tap water in our classroom is drinkable.

Break

There will be a 15 minute break.   Bring your own snacks to eat at your workstation.   NOTE: our fridge space is limited, so we suggest you make use of a thermal lunch bag.

Allergy alerts

Customers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions.  To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:

• Seafood
• Peanut
• Perfumes / scented products

Arrival:

You may enter via the main door of the store or if someone is in the classroom they can open its door to make it easier to bring your things.   If you start time is prior to store opening, please wait to be let in by your instructor as staff may be busy completing their pre-opening duties.

Parking:

Limited parking spots are available in the parking lot at store level.   Please refer to signage to ensure you are NOT parked in a designated residential parking spot.  Free long term town parking is available on the river side of our building (to the left).  There is NO parking allowed on Water Street.  E-chargers are available within the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot.  NOTE: there is a time limit for parking at Shoppers Drug Mart. 

Cancellation of Class/Retreat?

Please refer to our "Refund" Policy Refund policy – Watergirl Quilt Co.