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Sewing Knits Boot Camp

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  • 720 Monroe St, Hoboken, NJ
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

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Learn all the basics of sewing with jersey & knit fabrics in just a few (super fun) weeks!

Students will focus on learning basic sewing skills using stretch knits. Everybody loves to wear knits because of the comfort they bring. Did you know that sewing knits really isn’t as hard as everyone seems to think. We’ve designed a 15 hour sewing class.

This is a sewing course is designed for the sewing student who’s had some basic experience. The course is 15 hours in total divided up between 6 weekly classes.

Each class is project oriented and each student will leave classes with their finished wearable projects.


Part 1:

  • Introduction to sewing with knit fabrics.
  • Which needle? Which Stitch? Seam Allowances for knits?
  • Review of threading & operating the sewing machine.
  • Learn basic clothing construction.
  • Project: Leggings/Workout Pants

Part 2:

  • Review of sewing with jersey & knits.
  • Introduction to reading sewing patterns
  • Project: Knit Skirt

Part 3:

  • Fabric School: Learning different types of knits, Which fabrics work best for which projects? Determining which knit is which?
  • Introduction to reverse applique with knits.
  • Project: Knit Top

Part 4:

  • Introduction to sewing with knit fabrics.
  • Which needle? Which Stitch? Seam Allowances for knits?
  • Review of threading & operating the sewing machine.
  • Project: Wrap Dress

Important things to note:

  • This includes free Sew Club classes during AND one month past your classes. Sew Club is a great time to catch up on anything you fall behind on or just sew whatever you'd like. There are no makeup classes if you miss a session. Cost of Sew Club is normally $20/class.

Required Materials:

Materials you will need to bring to class:

Fabric is NOT included. Woven Fabrics are available for purchase at the M Avery Designs Studio for $12 per yard. Stretch Knit Fabrics are available for purchase at the M Avery Designs Studio for $16 per yard. We have a variety of types, colors & prints, but keep in mind we are not a fabric store. Students also have the option of purchasing fabrics elsewhere before the class. Details & amounts are below.


Supplies Needed:

  • Skirt: Fabric that is 45″ wide – Approx. 2 yards. Fabric that is 60″ wide 1.5 yards.
  • Top: Fabric that is 45″ wide – Approx. 2 yards. Fabric that is 60″ wide 1.5 yards.
  • Leggings: Fabric that is 45″ wide – Approx. 2.5 yards. Fabric that is 60″ wide 2.5 yards.
  • Dress: Fabric that is 45″ wide – Approx. 4 yards. Fabric that is 60″ wide 3.5 yards.

If you are buying fabric from somewhere besides M Avery Designs Sewing Studio, be sure to purchase, good quality knit jersey fabric made of cotton or polyester. Make sure it isn't very thin knit fabric. Make sure the stretch is at least 50%.

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)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews

  • Sewing Knits Boot Camp

    I loved the class. Ellen, the instructor, was patient and kind. She was able to adapt her teaching to each of us individually as we all had different levels of experience with sewing. I look forward to another class with MAvery Studios again.
  • Sewing Knits Boot Camp

    Teachers great She gives you a great understanding for a beginner read a pattern how sewing better great classes from aracelisdemarine
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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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