{"product_id":"alteration-series","title":"Alterations: 4 Week Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePants never fit? That jacket is too boxy? Your favorite skirt is too long? Let’s fix that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this 4-week workshop, you’ll learn how to alter and repair your clothing so it fits your body, and your style, the way you want. Each session begins with a focused lesson on a specific technique, followed by hands-on time to apply what you’ve learned to your own garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring 4–8 pieces that need attention. In Week 1, we’ll assess everything together, prioritize what’s most achievable, and map out a plan for the weeks ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e * Basic machine sewing skills required  ** Teens welcome (age 13 and up)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn Each Week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Fitting \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to see what’s not working, and how to fix it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon fitting issues and how to address them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding darts to shape jackets, dresses, and tops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjusting length on pants, tops, and sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFitting on your own body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tight is too tight?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasting to test your fit before committing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePreparing your alteration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferring markings from pins to stitch lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding seam allowance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeam ripping, pressing, and trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Hems (Pants, Tops \u0026amp; Skirts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster clean, professional finishes across fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques from baby hems to blind hems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with a range of materials, from lightweight silk to heavy denim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Denim Alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake your jeans actually fit (finally).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Genuine” hem on denim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking in the back waistband (no more gaps)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding side panels to increase size or create a new look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4: Repairs \u0026amp; Hand Sewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtend the life of your clothes, and make them uniquely yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepairing rips across different fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative ways to cover stains or holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing buttons, hooks \u0026amp; eyes, and essential hand techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjusting buttonholes for different button sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHi, I’m Kelsea 👋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m a Los Angeles–based fashion designer and seamstress, and the founder of Unndresssed, a creative practice devoted to helping people get dressed from the inside out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI started sewing at nine years old and never stopped. What began as a love of fabric and design grew into a career in fashion, and now, one of my favorite things is helping others discover that same sense of possibility and joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe getting dressed can be an act of self-expression, creativity, and confidence. Sewing is a powerful way to connect more deeply with your personal style, and my only real fashion rule is simple: wear what makes you feel amazing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn my workshops, I create a welcoming, low-pressure space where you can experiment, make mistakes, and try something new. My goal is to help you quiet the inner critic, trust your instincts, and make pieces that feel truly like you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see our  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/movingthreadla.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e page for general studio Q\u0026amp;A’s. By signing up for this workshop, you are agreeing to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/movingthreadla.com\/pages\/booking-and-cancellation-policy\"\u003eBooking and Cancellation Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moving Thread - Sewing Classes Los Angeles","offers":[{"title":"Tuesdays 6\/9 6\/16 6\/23 6\/30 6pm - 9pm","offer_id":47067464958105,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturdays 6\/6 6\/13 6\/20 6\/27 10am - 1pm","offer_id":47073705328793,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturdays 7\/11 7\/18 7\/25 8\/1 10am - 1pm","offer_id":47854454374553,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesdays 8\/4 8\/11 8\/18 8\/25 6pm - 9pm","offer_id":47429691211929,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/0604\/4205\/files\/FEACACA3-F419-42D5-AC49-6B7D3FD74FDD.jpg?v=1777922050","url":"https:\/\/movingthreadla.com\/products\/alteration-series","provider":"Moving Thread - Sewing Classes Los Angeles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}