Beginning Sewing with Knits Classic DVF Wrap Dress

The iconic wrap dress - Dianne von Furstenberg invented and perfected it! It’s made of stretch knit  with a flattering neckline, a tie waist, and a skirt that hits just below the knee, DVF's wrap dress is comfortable, lightweight, and universally flattering—a stark contrast to the restrictive clothing and masculine suiting often expected of women in the workforce. There’s a reason why every person wants it in their closet: it’s easy to wear, fits well and fun to make! We have the DVF wrap dress patterns in eight different designs and sizes 6-22.  In this class you will learn how to cut out & construct with knits, basic sizing/pattern alteration considerations, sewing with knit techniques, as well as using your serger or conventional sewing machine! Continue our journey with knits and getting the most out of your sewing machine or serger by making this figure flattering dress!!



Please bring your own:

• Sewing Machine or Serger (we have one for rent if you need it)
• Good quality and new serger or sewing machine thread.  We recommend using a poly thread and Maxi-Lock serger thread.  80/12 Jersey Ball Point needles.   
• Pins & Wonder Clips. 
• Walking & overcast feet (for conventional sewing machine owners)

Class fee includes a kit, which includes your choice of DVF wrap dress pattern from Vogue and student's choice of our knits, including our newest Bamboo knits!  Students must have a good working knowledge of their machine/serger or have taken the New User/Get to Know Your Sewing Machine/Mastering Your Serger class.  

Please bring a machine to class that has been recently serviced or is in good working order.  Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to trouble-shoot or repair sergers during class.  If we determine your machine is not working or cannot be used in class, we will either excuse you or offer you one of our machine rentals.  

Minimum Class Size:  We reserve the right to cancel class if there is less than two students signed up for the class.  We will let you know 24 hours in advance if we do not have enough students and will give you an opportunity to sign up for an alternative class. This class is for intended for 18 years or older; please contact the shop if you'd like an exception.    

You may cancel class up to 24 hrs in advance of your class start time; after which you will forfeit your class fee unless we can fill your spot from the waiting list, or you can send a friend.  We appreciate your understanding on this - as a small business, we are fortunate enough to have only the best instructors and they need to be paid  All cancellations must be received in writing, info@santacruzvacnsew.com.  Sorry, no exceptions.