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Sewing Dresses Boot Camp

  • All levels
  • 16 and older
  • $329
  • 720 Monroe St, Hoboken, NJ
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $329
  • M Avery Designs @ 720 Monroe St Ste E306, 3rd Fl, Hoboken, NJ 07030
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this dressmaking class:

Learn to sew wearable dresses like a pro in just a few weeks! This class will focus on learning intermediate sewing skills, in addition to basic fashion design techniques and pattern reading skills used in creating adorable dresses that actually fit you. 

This course is designed for the slightly advanced beginner stitcher. No need for pro level, but best suited for those who have taken a lesson or two, the Beginner Sewing Boot Camp or have some sewing experience already. The classes are project oriented and each student will leave classes with their finished wearable dresses. How many dresses you finish will depend on your skill level and the pace of your work.

Supplies for this class are not included.

Supply List:

Shift Dress: 

  • 2.5 yards of 60" wide or 3 yards of 44" wide medium weight fabrics such as poplin, denim, corduroy, velveteen, twill, flannel, wool crêpe, gabardine.
  • All-purpose polyester thread
  • 22-inch zipper
  • One hook and eye
  • Hand sewing needle

Fitted Dress: 

  • Main Fabric: 2.5 yards of 60" wide or 3 yards of 44" wide lightweight fabrics such as silk or rayon crepe, shirt- ings, lawn, silk twill, light wool gabardine, wool crepe. 
  • Lining Fabric: 1.5 yards of 44" or 60" wide  cotton lawn, cotton batiste, silk or rayon crepe, silk/cotton blends, specialty lining fabrics.
  • All-purpose polyester thread
  • 22"  zipper
  • One hook and eye
  • hand-sewing needle

Gathered Waist Dress:

  • 3 yards of 60" wide or 3.5 yards of 44" wide knit fabrics such as medium- or lightweight jersey knit, baby rib knit, French terry, double knit, ITY.  Lightweight woven fabrics can be used, as well.
  • All-purpose thread
  • 1.5 yards of 1-inch elastic
  • *Please note: Using a ballpoint needle is helpful  if using a very stretchy knit fabric

Refund Policy

There are no monetary refunds for canceling registration or not showing up to any classes.

  • If you need to reschedule a class, this needs to be done at least 6 business days before the class starts.
  • No shows and last minute cancellations (within 6 business days of the class) cannot reschedule.

We reserve the right to cancel a class without sufficient enrollment. If this happens to you, you'll be notified at least 2 full days before the class starts. You can choose to have the cost of the class fee fully refunded or you can apply the balance of the class to your account to be used for a future class or lesson.

We are not able to pro-rate any weeklong classes for non-attendance one session.

Reviews of Classes at M Avery Designs (55)

(4.7-star rating across 55 reviews)
  • Sewing Dresses Boot Camp

    Anonymous review on 12/14/2016
    It's a good class and the teacher is a good teacher I recommend the class
  • Sewing Dresses Boot Camp

    Reviewed by Tarek K. on 2/10/2019
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Question from Sara H.
I am not a beginner sewer, however, I have to this point only sewn projects by hand. Do I need to take a machine class before taking this class, or will machine skills be covered?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Sara! You are fine for taking this class.
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Question from Anonymous
Is this class exclusive for women?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! This is not exclusive for women, this is open for everyone. Thanks!
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Question from LenaKR
Hello, would like to attend Sewing Dresses Boot camp class. I'd like to know why on M Avery Designs Studio page one of dresses is = Gathered waist draped collar sleeveless dress instead of (by your information) Sleeve-less Mondrian Inspired A-Line Shift?
Answer from Jenn C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi! Sorry for any confusion! The projects listed on M Avery Designs Studio page is more updated. We've made changes to the CourseHorse class page to make sure it's the same. Dress 2 is the Gathered waist draped collar sleeveless dress.
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M Avery Designs

Welcome to M Avery Designs. If you’re looking to learn how to Sew, Craft or just plain learn how to make cool stuff, you’re SEW in the right place!

We offer classes for Adults and Kids at all skill levels taught in our spacious and comfortable studio in the Monroe Center in Hoboken, NJ.

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Getting into the building:
There are two entrances.

Entrance 1 (closest to studio) is on Monroe St. about halfway between 7th & 8th Street. Door is to the right of "Shaka Bowl" & to the left of "School of Rock. Walk to elevator, come to 3rd floor, make left and you can't miss the antique sewing machine in the hall. Suite E306.

Entrance 2 is on 8th street, just past the corner store. Elevator is a quick right after you come in door, come to 3rd floor, make left, make another left and walk to the end of the long hallway. You can't miss the antique sewing machine in the hall outside our door. Suite E306

Getting up to our studio taking stairs: If you'd like to avoid the elevators, enter the building using the door to the right of the Shaka Bowl Entrance on Monroe Street, about halfway between 7th & 8th streets. Walk in and you'll see a stair case. These will go up to second floor. Once on second floor head to the right and make your way to the south east corner of the building (closes to 7th street). You'll see another set of stairs. Take these up to the third floor, make a left out of the stair well and you'll see our studio at the end of the hall.

Parking:

Sadly, there is no longer free parking any more. You must find street parking on the streets provided for visitor parking. Most of the streets require you to use the Park Mobile App. to pay for your parking.

There is a paid parking garage behind our building. Follow Jackson St. until you get to 7th, make a left and you'll see the parking garage entrance. We encourage our students to take public transportation, uber/lyft or walk to the studio.

When parking on street make sure sign on the street is white with green writing and says "Resident parking only. All others 4 Hour Limit."

ALSO make sure there isn't street cleaning happening during the time you'll be parking there.

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If you are walking or coming from the light rail, come in the entrance on 8th street between Monroe & Jackson (but closer to Monroe).

-Make an immediate left a for elevator
-Come up to the third floor.
-Make a left off the elevator, make another quick left and keep walking to other side of the building. You'll see our vintage sewing machines in the hall. Suite E306

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