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Advanced Sewing 1

This course extends sewing skills gained in Beginning Sewing 1–3, with a focus on clothing construction, fit, and design considerations. Students will work with industrial machines and learn the importance of accurate measurements.

Projects are aimed toward—but not limited to—outdoor gear style. Students are required to provide fabric and supplies for all class sewing projects.

• Demonstrate use of an industrial single-needle machine and industrial serger
• Take accurate body measurements and select appropriate pattern sizes
• Apply intermediate-level construction techniques to complete one functional garment

Advanced Sewing 2

Building on skills from Advanced Sewing 1, this course focuses on clothing construction, fit, and design while introducing basic pattern alterations. Students will alter and sew a pair of pants customized to their needs.

The focus is aimed toward—but not limited to—outdoor gear style. Students must provide fabric and supplies for all projects.

• Create basic pattern alterations for improved fit
• Apply intermediate construction techniques to complete one functional garment

Advanced Sewing 3

This course extends skills gained in Advanced Sewing 1 and 2. Students will apply advanced techniques while constructing a fully lined garment, emphasizing precision and professional finishing.

The focus is aimed toward—but not limited to—outdoor gear style. Students must provide fabric and supplies for all projects.

• Demonstrate advanced sewing skills through professional finishing techniques
• Understand the importance of garment lining and how to apply it
• Complete one functional garment using intermediate construction techniques

Maren Lyman is an award-winning costume designer and artisan with a BFA in Costume Design from Utah State University and an MFA in Costume Design from San Diego State University.

Her professional experience includes work at BYU, The La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, Lamb’s Players, and PCPA Theatrefest. Locally, she has designed for Lyric Rep, USU Theatre, Music Theater West, and numerous schools and dance companies.

Favorite designs include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Big River, Shear Madness, and Lysistrata. In her free time, Maren enjoys costume history, sewing, dancing, fishing, and Disneyland. She is excited to be part of the BTECH family.