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Pattern Reading and Layout Class, Rosewood Art Center
February 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pattern reading and layout is Tracy’s favorite. Students learn the history of pattern sizing, how to take measurements, how to read a sewing pattern, popular symbols, tips on buying patterns and much more. As a special bonus there is an extra half hour for this class to draft a simple A line skirt pattern. Students should bring a note pad, pen or pencil and a tape measure. No prerequisites sewing experience needed.
04-41344-A Wednesday Feb. 28th, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $45/resident; $57/non-resident
Location: Rosewood Arts Centre
Instructor: Tracy McElfresh
Call Rosewood to sign up 937-296-0294
Owner at Tracy's Sewing Studio
Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.
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