HEMS, ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS WORKSHOP

Clothing Alterations & Repairs Workshop Saturday, January 24th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Vecina, 544 Biden Street, Downtown Scranton Learn the essential skills to confidently hem, alter, and repair your own clothing in this hands-on workshop.Class size is limited to 6 students, ages 16 and up. Sewing Machines A JUKI HZL-353Z home machine will be provided for each student.Because personal machines can be finicky, the only personal machine permitted is a newly purchased JUKI HZL-353Z.If you'd like to learn on your own machine, private lessons are available. What You’ll Learn Hemming & Pressing Hem pants, skirts, and sleeves, with or without lining Learn effective pressing methods using professional pressing tools Alterations Take in waistbands Take in side seams on tops, jackets, dresses, and skirts Learn both the quick method and the proper method for alterations Repairs Repair tears in the middle of garments Sew up ripped seams Learn techniques for basic z