Fun With Fleece
Open your sewing horizons and discover the versatility of fleece. Learn about its unique characteristics, how it is manufactured, and a brief history of the industry.
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Open your sewing horizons and discover the versatility of fleece. Learn about its unique characteristics, how it is manufactured, and a brief history of the industry.
Introduction
In this session ZJ will discuss the versatility of fleece and provide an overview of everything she will review in this class to get you ready for your next project working with fleece.
What Is Fleece?
Open your sewing horizons and discover the versatility of fleece. You’ll learn about the unique characteristics that have made fleece so popular in the garment industry and gain insight into how it is manufactured. A brief history will show you that fleece is ever-evolving thanks to changes in technology and manufacturing research and development.
Shopping Tips
You can’t take your instructor, ZJ Humbach, shopping with you, but you can certainly learn what she looks for when she’s in the fabric store! You’ll become savvy on how to select the best quality fleece, what to look for when searching for the perfect pattern, and which closures will give your garments a professional finish.
Tricks of the Trade
Fleece is fun, but it can be finicky. This extensive segment shows you the best ways to work with fleece. From pattern layout to sewing, from seam finishes to garment care, you will quickly learn the simple tricks that make it easy to create beautiful items with fleece, saving you time and frustration.
Fleece Reference Guides
A reference library is a must-have for all sewers. ZJ shares her favorite “go-to” fleece books with you. Selections include basic techniques, embellishments, and even children’s toys.
Bonus Project: Fastest Ever Pajama Pants
You’ll have great fun making the bonus project, a comfortable pair of pajama pants. This is the perfect project for fleece—super simple and only one pattern piece! You’ll also learn how to make a casing and a sweet trick for keeping elastic from rolling.
Meet your Instructor
Meet your Instructor, Z.J. Humbach.
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