Student Materials for all classes: Notepad & Pen, Simplicity pattern #2314 (NO SUBSTITUTIONS!), Washed & Pressed Fabric according to pattern requirements, interfacing, zipper, thread

There's a wealth of information on just the pattern envelope, let alone the instruction sheet! If it's all greek to you, then you need this class! Learn how to properly buy correct fabric yardage, how to figure out what notions you need, how to read the instructions for right/wrong fabric side, basting, selvedge, and how to transfer marks from your pattern for maximum accuracy in pattern assembly. Then in part 2, learn how to properly pin, cut, and mark your fabric from a pattern. Sounds easy, right? It is, but avoid the pitfalls of mismatched fabric pieces, crooked or warped pieces, missing pieces and more with this tutorial.

Student Materials: Bring your skirt pattern, washed & pressed fabric to class!

Bring your Machine or use one of ours!

Learn the basics about zippers, 2 different ways to insert zippers into a garment, proper care, and how to shorten a zipper in this toothy tutorial.

Do you bungle your buttonholes? Never made a buttonhole, and are scared to ruin a project? This class will guide you through the buttonhole process to give you store-bought results.

We've received quite a few inquiries and requests for classes and skills based on making a basic zippered skirt. In response, we are be offering this 2 hour course on how to assemble a basic zippered skirt. We'll address some neat tricks, including demystifying zipper insertion, how to get the right hem from the start and more. This course is offered via 2 classes in succession.

You will receive confirmation emails for each class 24-48 hours after you have purchased the 5 class package. These confirmations will sign you up for reminder emails for each class, and also allow you to add each class to your calendar on your computer or smart-thingy, which we recommend. So watch for these in your email!

Because this is a special offer and is a group package with a discount, THERE ARE NO SUBSTITUTIONS for classes or dates. If you have an emergency and must miss a class, you MUST CONTACT HISS STUDIO 24 hours in advance so we can reschedule you for the following month.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Just send an email using this form, click on contact the organizer in the upper right of this page!

When you sign up for the series, we'll email you the video links to watch before the in-person class. Be sure to have watched ALL the videos and purchased your materials before the zipper/buttonhole and cutting classes. The videos will guide you on how to purchase your fabric, measure yourself, and prepare for the in-person classes.

No, you can also flash your receipt on your smart-thingy when you arrive.

Classes are non-refundable. We will do our best to accommodate last minute emergencies, but please be respectful of the instructors and fellow students and only reschedule when absolutely necessary. No-shows WITHOUT PRIOR CONTACT BEFORE CLASS for rescheduling will NOT BE RESCHEDULED and your ticket will not be repurposed.

In order to be respectful and have a full class session for all, PLEASE arrive 5 minutes early for class. This allows time for setup and settling in so we can start promptly. The building is secured, so your late arrival means disrupting class for others to admit your entry. If you are later than 10 minutes to class, you will be considered a no-show, we will not pause class to unlock the building, and you will need to reschedule your class at your own expense. We have recently had many, many students showing up late to class, and it not only disrupts the class in session, but throws off the entire schedule the rest of the day.

Please be respectful and be on time.

Yes, if you can't make a class or want to buy a class for a friend, that's ok. If you can let us know in advance, that'd be great, if not, make sure you or your friend can reference who bought the ticket so we know it wasn't stolen or hacked.