Beyond the Basic T: Necklines with Marla Kazell (online)

Take your T-shirt pattern beyond basic and learn four different neckline techniques to add to your T-shirt repertoire.

About this Class

Join Portland-area sewing expert Marla Kazell by Zoom to learn four options for changing the neckline on a basic T-shirt pattern. Marla will share how to make pattern adjustments for a binding finish, a V-neck, a cowl neck, or a turtleneck. After this workshop, you’ll be inspired to make your T-shirt pattern over and over, with a different look every time. Practice making samples on your machine during the Zoom session or just sit back and take notes.

You can join the workshop two different ways:

• Come to the Fiber Studio to join the Zoom with others
  
• Join the Zoom from home on your own

Details

• Skill Level: Beginning, but this workshop is open to everyone. Participants in Sewing with Knits  are encouraged to join, and anyone interested in knits can benefit! 
• Students will be sent a Zoom link via email. 

Materials

Students need to provide:

• A notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes
• Any completed T-shirts you’d like to show off or ask about
• Optional: A T-shirt pattern you’d like to modify
• Optional: Pattern paper, paper scissors, and tape in case you’d like to draft pattern changes during the Zoom (or use BARN’s)
• Optional: Extra knit fabric, your sewing machine with polyester thread, 70/10 needle for knit, 70/10 twin needle for knits, and sewing tools to make samples.

Prerequisite

None for the class, but if you're reserving a BARN sewing machine, you must have completed any session of Learn How to Use the Fiber Studio Sewing Machines or Orientation to Fiber Sewing Machines.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome. 

• View BARN’s current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.

• For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about our Companion Program.

Instructor

Marla Kazell has been sewing professionally for 36 years and creates beautiful couture clothing for special clients in her custom clothing business in Tigard, Ore. Marla learned to sew in 7th grade home economics class and began her career in the sewing industry as a sample seamstress at Stretch and Sew in Eugene. As she developed her custom clothing business, Marla continued to learn all she could about fitting, fashion, and sewing with many well-known teachers, including 12 years of study with couture expert Bobbie Carr. Marla shares her expertise in classes and workshops across the country.