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Introductory Gear Sewing

Learn introductory gear sewing skills in a collaborative, hands-on group setting. This course covers the fundamentals of gear sewing, material selection, and construction while creating a finished piece of gear together.

Basic sewing knowledge is required, but students do not need to be experts. All materials are provided.

Class 1: Material Selection

• Discuss fabric properties and how to select the right material
• Explore hardware options and applications of narrow goods

Class 2: Cut and Prepare Fabrics

• Cut fabric for the project and compare it to other sewing projects
• Begin assembling the project

Class 3: Assemble Project

• Continue working on project construction

Class 4: Finishing Steps and Pattern Adjustments

• Complete the project and perform a quality check
• Assess construction and learn how to document progress for future iterations

Amelia Zilles was raised in South Central Kentucky and now calls Cache Valley home. She earned a degree in Outdoor Product Design & Development from Utah State University in 2023.

Her professional experience includes working in cut-and-sew shops and design studios in Logan, where she developed strong skills in soft goods design and construction. Amelia values thoughtful design, slow craftsmanship, and enjoys helping others experience the satisfaction of making things by hand.

Outside the studio, Amelia enjoys skiing at Beaver Mountain, spending time on the river, and working on knitting projects.