Hello Stitch @ Ace: Make a Simple Shirt with Nancy Williams
April 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
If you have always wanted to make your own garments, this is a great place to start. We provide everything you need to make to make this great shirt. This is a versatile, simple, loose-fitting top with short sleeves that is easy to wear and makes a great layering piece. Class is at Ace Makerspace
Time & Location
Apr 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
About the Event
IN PERSON: Saturday, April 19, 10AM – 3PM
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St, Oakland
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If you have always wanted to make your own garments, this is a great place to start.
Learn how to make the Shirt No. 1 by 100 Acts of Sewing. This is a versatile, simple, loose fitting top with short sleeves that is easy to wear and makes a great layering piece. It is the perfect pattern for learning how to construct a shirt with a bias tape facing for the neckline and we like that it works for all genders. Made with a lovely Essex linen blend, it has a clean, casual look and works beautifully as a layering piece.
In this class you will learn how to:
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Use a sewing machine
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Read a sewing pattern
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Mark and pin the fabric
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Sew and press your garment including the bias tape facing
Skill level: 
This class is open to every skill level.
Supplies: We will be making the shirt length version of 100 Acts of Sewing: Shirt No. 1. We are providing everything you need to make your shirt including a copy of the pattern so you can make more. You will receive pre-cut fabric that is sized for the chest measurement you give us when you sign up. This is a very relaxed fit shirt so sizing isn’t exact. The fabric will be a solid color Essex linen blend.
This video walks you through how to measure your chest (you don’t need to measure your waist or hips). Don’t have a measuring tape? Just use a piece of string and then measure the string.
Sewing Machines: If you would like to use one of the sewing machines at Ace Makerspace (we highly recommend this for begging sewists) please select the Use Ace Machine ticket. If you are comfortable and would like to use your own sewing machine, please select the Use My Machine ticket. DO NOT purchase a Use My Machine ticket if you don’t have a machine, it isn’t working properly or you aren’t comfortable operating it. In deciding whether to bring your own sewing machine, keep in mind that the textile studio is located on the 2nd floor. We don’t have extra machines you can use. If we have sold out of Use My Machine tickets, and you want to use your own machine, you may purchase a Use Ace Machine ticket.
About the instructor:
Nancy Williams has been sewing for longer than she cares to say – clothing for the kids and grands; a few wedding dresses; some tailoring. and, of course, quilts. She teaches quilt, garment and sewing classes through guilds, Hello Stitch Studio and Berkeley Arts Studio with an emphasis on providing skills/techniques in a low stress and fun environment with the goal of making the craft accessible to all.
Location:
This class is being held at the Ace Makerspace located at 6050 Lowell St, #206, Oakland CA 94608. Located where Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville come together and just a short hop from Ashby BART. Ace Makerspace is a nonprofit whose mission is bringing people together to create, learn and solve life’s challenges with an amazing array of tools, technology, and project-based education. All in inclusive spaces, serving everybody in Oakland and beyond. You are required to open a free guest account prior to class.
Cancellation Policy:
Class fees are non-refundable. However, you may transfer the class to a friend if you let us know in advance (please ask them to set up a guest account at Ace Makerspace). Please be aware that we may not be able to change the size of pre-cut fabrics if you transfer within a week of class.
Organizer
- Hello Stitch Studios
- hello@hellostitchstudio.com
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Registration
Guest Accounts and Liability Waivers
If this is your first visit to Ace Makerspace please make sure to sign up for your FREE guest account and sign your liability waiver. You only need to complete this paperwork once. All attendees must have completed and signed liability paperwork. If you are purchasing a ticket for someone else, please send them this link to finish the sign up process.
Age Guidelines and Youth Forms
Youth guests taking classes must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and have completed youth guest forms filled out by a parent or guardian. See class descriptions for age guidelines. Youth guests may take our certification classes but cannot use tools without an adult also certified to use the tool. If you have any questions about bringing your kids to Ace Classes please email education@acemakerspace.org.
Class Materials
Unless specified in the class description, your registration fee covers all the materials you need for the class which will be provided by Ace.
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Class Scholarships
Our pricing structure supports a limited number of scholarships reserved for students in need of financial assistance. We grant scholarships on a first-come first serve basis with priority given to Ace Makerspace Members.
To apply for a scholarship please fill out this form.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Ace Makerspace reserves the right to cancel class for any reason including low enrollment or instructor illness. If class is canceled we will contact you via email and issue a full refund. Depending on course availability, you may also have the option to transfer your ticket to a future class.
We do not offer credits, transfers, or refunds for student cancellations. You can offer your ticket for sale to others in the comments or on slack. You are solely responsible for those transactions & letting us know who is taking your spot.
Late Arrival Policy
Arriving on time to class is very important.
For certification classes we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the start time you will be unable to attend that day and your class fee is forfeit. For non-certification classes, your ability to participate will be based on instructor discretion.
Member Access to Space During Class
Ace Makerspace workshops where classes are taking place are closed for member use for the duration of that class. Exceptions will be made either directly in the event description or on a case by case basis at the discretion of the instructor. If you have a question about whether or not you can access the space during class time please message the instructor or post on slack.
Quiet Dibs
Loud tools like the planer and tools that require use of the cyclone dust collection system can disrupt classes in other workspaces. When an instructor requests “quiet dibs” for their class it means that some tool use will be limited during that time. Check slack when planning your time to see if an instructor has requested “quiet dibs.”