Intermediate Sewing Course
Recommended for graduates of Learn to Sew or confident beginners.
Build on your sewing skills in our 8-week Intermediate Sewing Course at Chenko Studios! We'll kick things off by making a zippered bag, introducing new techniques and building confidence with more detailed construction.
From there, you'll choose your next project from our curated intermediate project catalogue. Along the way, you'll develop intermediate skills like sewing zippers, pockets, bias tape, facings, waistbands, buttonholes, and professional finishes while working with more complex patterns and garment construction.
Perfect for sewists with basic sewing experience, this course offers plenty of guidance and support to help you tackle more ambitious projects with confidence.
Time: 5-8pm
Dates: Every Monday Evening for 8 weeks
September 14th
September 21st
September 28th
October 5th
October 12th
October 19th
October 26th
November 2nd
Can’t make a class? One make up class is included
What to Bring to Your First Class:
0.5 metres of woven fabric for your zippered pouch. Cotton, cotton blends, linen, canvas, or light denim are great choices. Mid-weight woven fabrics are recommended.
Thread to match your fabric. Any general-purpose polyester thread will work well.
One 9–12" Closed End zipper to match your fabric. (We will have emergency back up zippers just in case)
Please note: All sewing machines, sergers, tools, and zipper supplies are provided.
Look for a welcome email within two weeks of the course start date with additional project and fabric recommendations.
This Course does Not Cover:
Beginner machine instruction or threading, however their will be a refresh specific to our machines
Pattern drafting or major garment alterations
Size Grading or custom fitting, this course is focused on construction
Advanced, Tailoring or couture construction.
Pant fly or Traditional jean making
Class schedule is subject to change. Class sales are final.
Intermediate Sewing Course
Recommended for graduates of Learn to Sew or confident beginners.
Build on your sewing skills in our 8-week Intermediate Sewing Course at Chenko Studios! We'll kick things off by making a zippered bag, introducing new techniques and building confidence with more detailed construction.
From there, you'll choose your next project from our curated intermediate project catalogue. Along the way, you'll develop intermediate skills like sewing zippers, pockets, bias tape, facings, waistbands, buttonholes, and professional finishes while working with more complex patterns and garment construction.
Perfect for sewists with basic sewing experience, this course offers plenty of guidance and support to help you tackle more ambitious projects with confidence.
Time: 5-8pm
Dates: Every Monday Evening for 8 weeks
September 14th
September 21st
September 28th
October 5th
October 12th
October 19th
October 26th
November 2nd
Can’t make a class? One make up class is included
What to Bring to Your First Class:
0.5 metres of woven fabric for your zippered pouch. Cotton, cotton blends, linen, canvas, or light denim are great choices. Mid-weight woven fabrics are recommended.
Thread to match your fabric. Any general-purpose polyester thread will work well.
One 9–12" Closed End zipper to match your fabric. (We will have emergency back up zippers just in case)
Please note: All sewing machines, sergers, tools, and zipper supplies are provided.
Look for a welcome email within two weeks of the course start date with additional project and fabric recommendations.
This Course does Not Cover:
Beginner machine instruction or threading, however their will be a refresh specific to our machines
Pattern drafting or major garment alterations
Size Grading or custom fitting, this course is focused on construction
Advanced, Tailoring or couture construction.
Pant fly or Traditional jean making
Class schedule is subject to change. Class sales are final.
Projects to Choose From
Pants, shorts, tops, totes, and basic outerwear.
Men’s, Women’s and Youth sizes available.
Notes
Fabric and trims are purchased separately.
This class is best suited for woven fabrics (or fabric without any stretch).
We will provide the pattern collection during the first class.
