Georgia Pattern Hacking Boot Camp, Fall 2025
Early bird special, ends on 6/20!
10% off 2+ workshops
15% off 3+ workshops
20% off 4+ workshops
*Applied automatically at checkout.
14+ hours of live instruction via Zoom
Weekly office hours to get 1-1 help perfecting your pattern and fit
Saved recordings of all classes to rewatch anytime
Ask questions in real-time during class or online so you never get stuck
Printed copy of the pattern shipped to you (no printing and taping!)
Sizes XXS-5X with endless fit options
20% off an order of any ES fabrics
Lifetime access to our learning platform and live office hours through the end of 2025
Georgia Pattern Hacking Boot Camp
The best wardrobes are built on a foundation of perfect staples, and the true magic begins when you learn to make those staples entirely your own. The Georgia has always been our go-to base pattern for endless variations, and in this workshop we'll use it as our blank canvas.
In this live, four-week workshop we'll explore the fundamentals of pattern hacking and walk through transforming this simple, boxy silhouette into a series of unique pieces. Imagine adding a gathered tier to create a romantic dress, turning the cuffs into long balloon sleeves, adding a button-down front or yoked back, or turning the neckline from a simple scoop to a deep V. We'll use feedback and goals from the group to determine what adjustments we cover.
This class is for the creative sewist who is ready to see the hidden potential in the patterns they love, giving you the tools and confidence to become the architect of your own wardrobe.
You'll end the class with an arsenal of fresh pattern ideas to experiment with this winter, and the tools to start architecting your own wardrobe.
Schedule
- Prep Class: Brainstorm and discuss ideas | Monday, September 15, 7-8pm CT
- Class 1 | Saturday, October 4, 6-8pm CT
- Class 2 | Saturday, October 11, 6-8pm CT
- Class 3 | Saturday, October 18, 6-8pm CT
- Class 4 | Saturday, October 25, 6-8pm CT
- + Office Hours every Monday starting October 6, 6-7pm CT
What does the workshop include?
- Georgia Series digital sewing pattern in all sizes + instructions
- Full-size printed copy of the Georgia Series pattern in all sizes
- One live brainstorming class (1 hour via Zoom)
- Four weekly live classes (8 hours of instruction via Zoom)
- Four weekly live office hours sessions (4 hours of instruction via Zoom)
- Recordings of all classes and office hours to rewatch at your convenience
- One-time 20% discount on all ES fabrics
- Our in-house elastic to use for your waistband
Plus these bonuses that add value even after the workshop ends...
- Lifetime membership to our private platform for workshops that houses all recordings, extra resources and a community forum with other students
- Access to Liz any time through our workshop platform for questions, troubleshooting, and sharing finished projects both during the four-week workshop and after
- Ongoing access to live office hours sessions through the end of 2025 for any ES sewing-related questions
Who is this workshop for?
- This class is for the adventurous sewist ready to turn a beloved basic into a blueprint for their own vision.
- You've got a few garments under your belt and are looking to maximize the potential of a trusted pattern.
Required Materials & Tools
Materials we’ll provide
- Digital copy of the Georgia Series pattern in all sizes + instructions
- Printed copy of the Georgia Series pattern in all sizes
Materials you’ll provide
- Pattern/tracing paper
- ~8 yards of muslin or similar fabric for pattern testing
- 2.5-3 yards of any finished project fabric if you plan to make a completed garment
- Your workshop purchase includes a 20% discount on all ES fabrics—you’ll receive a separate email with this after your order is placed
- All-purpose polyester thread. I recommend Gutermann Mara 100 for almost all projects, and it’s the thread we’ve manufactured with for years
Essential tools you’ll need
- A sewing machine in good working order capable of a straight stitch and ideally a zig-zag stitch
- At least two new, sharp machine needles appropriate for your fabric (a Universal 80/12 is a great start)
- Fabric shears
- Pins and/or pattern weights
- Seam ripper (no shame in the frogging game!)
- Iron and sleeve board
- Chalk or other fabric marking tool
- Clear gridded ruler
Are you ready to get creative and learn how to turn one pattern into endless opportunity? Let's go!
How our workshops
actually work
All workshops are hosted live over Zoom.
You'll be invited to our private learning platform where you'll find links to all the Zoom calls, additional resources and videos, recordings of live classes as they're uploaded, and a community forum for asking questions and connecting with me and other students.
Each workshop includes a prep class where we'll review fabric and size selection in advance so you're ready before we dive in.
Regular weekly classes are 2-3 hours long. I will walk through every step, completing it with you live providing lots of context, tips, and alternative options.
You can follow along and work on your garment in real time, or just watch and ask questions during class and work through the steps over the next week.
Students are encouraged to ask questions live in real time, but if you can't make a class you can send in questions ahead of time and I'll cover them for the recording.
Office hours are Monday evening each week, hosted via zoom for one hour. This is a great time to work on fine-tuning your fit and pattern adjustments or troubleshoot anything that comes up between classes. These are casual and optional!
Recordings of all live sessions will be sent the following day in case you aren't able to join us or would like to rewatch.
Seats are limited for all workshops to ensure adequate time for questions and personal guidance.
Hi! I'm Liz.
When I started Elizabeth Suzann 11 years ago, I was limited to a straight stitch sewing machine, serger, and my self-taught sewing skills (the same tools most home-sewists have access to), which makes our styles *so* well suited for DIY.
After sewing many of our customers orders myself, creating over 1000 development and photoshoot samples, and drafting and grading all of our patterns, I have tons of tricks up my sleeve to make sewing easy and efficient. And I've made plenty of mistakes that I can help you avoid! I can't wait to sew with you.
Sewing your own clothing is truly transformational.
You will find so much connection with your body and personal style, and you will feel immense pride when you can wear something you made with your own two hands. And trust me, you are so capable! My approach to sewing is relaxed and open-minded. There is no mistake we can't fix, and there many ways to create a wonderful garment. We'll find what works for you and make it FUN!
We'll-figure-it-out-together-guarantee
My goal with our live workshops is to make sure you leave with the skills and confidence to keep sewing with joy. If there is a technique, pattern or fit issue that's challenging you, we'll figure it out together even if it takes some extra time. I've got you!