Pattie’s Classes and Events
Atlanta-Duluth, GA
March 6, 7 & 8, 2025
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Lakeland, FL
March 13, 14 & 15, 2025
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Cleveland, OH
April 3, 4 & 5, 2025
Classes at Sew Vac
8480 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043 Phone410-465-6366
Beginning Sewing
Saturday, January 25th 2025 OR
Saturday, April 26th
Are you new to sewing or looking for a refresher? Sewing Basics will introduce you to the inspiring world of sewing while you create this versatile Ten Pocket Tote. Class will begin by familiarizing you with the basics of your sewing machine as you learn the mechanics, practice threading, how to wind a bobbin and use seam guides to sew simple seams.
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Pants Class
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Pants can be so easy to sew. Let Pattie Otto show you how along with some expert fitting advice. Knit or woven fabric? The choice is yours. Great Copy Maui Pants is a full leg pant or capri designed for lightweight fabrics such as cottons, batiks, rayon challis, etc. The Long Island Pant is a slim leg pant for light to mid weight stable knits such as cotton jersey. Both patterns have pull-on elastic waists and slit pocket options. Pattie will have try-ons of all sizes to aid in obtaining a great fit. After pattern adjustments, layout and cutting, Pattie will help with construction including pockets, hemming and elastic waistband techniques.
Manchester Jacket
Sat, Mar 22, 2025 and
Sat, Mar 29, 2025
A good jacket is the pillar of any wardrobe and constructing one is easier than you think. The Manchester jacket from Great Copy Patterns is a classic with hood and collar variations, in-seam pockets and turn-back or straight cuffs.
Conducted in two sessions, class will begin with measurements to help determine the correct size. Try-ons will be available to aid in selecting the correct size and style as well as any pattern alterations that are needed. Basic jacket construction includes layout, cutting, stabilizng, seaming, facings and binding. All patterns are sized for petite, average and tall figures. Manchester all includes plus sizes!
Knit Pullover
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Enjoy the satisfaction of serging the perfect knit top customized for your figure and style with this hands-on class with Pattie Otto from Great Copy Patterns. With her 40+ years of sewing knits, you’ll pick up invaluable techniques for creating a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple and leave you wanting to create more.
Choose from Great Copy patterns #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic or #2840 Charlotte Dress. All patterns are sized XX-Small to XXX-Larger (waist 20-42 and hips 30-53).
Classes at Stitch ‘n Time
Greencastle PA
(717) 597-0051
Intro to Garment Sewing
Sonoma Tee
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025
Try your hand at garment sewing while creating this wardrobe staple. The Sonoma tee can be sewn in a few hours with plenty of options. Class will begin with try-on samples to help you select the correct size and make any needed alterations. Pattie will aid you in layout and cutting, seaming, and edge finishing. The top can be constructed using your sewing machine or serger. Skill Level: Confident Beginner and above. Click Here for Class Info
Camp Shirt with Style
Friday Apr 11, 2025
A relaxed fit camp shirt is a must-have for every wardrobe. Pattie’s hand-on class offers two options for a casual drop shoulder shirt. Both patterns feature two sleeve lengths, optional side vents and three lengths. The fabric options are also limitless; from pretty cotton prints to luscious batiks to light and airy rayons, you will want to make more than one. Class begins with accurate measurements and try-on samples to help you determine your pattern size. Pattie will assist with any fitting issues you might have and show you how to alter the pattern. Class also includes cutting and construction assistance as well as interfacing tips while you create your shirt. Both shirts are sized Ex –Small to 3X. Click here for Class Info.
Private lessons for garment sewing, fitting and how to use your machine are available. Contact Pattie at info@greatcopy.com.