In Depth Sewing Intro - Sept 29 [Tuesdays - 6 week program]
LEARN TO SEW Suitable for beginners. This class goes over the basics of operating a sewing machine, cutting and sewing garments, and basic pattern alterations. The main project for this class is an apron custom fit to YOU. A typical first project is a tote bag,but we’ve chosen to have our students make an apron as it covers the same skills while also teaching basic tailoring and fitting. The goal of this class is to provide students with the basic skills associated with sewing, understanding patterns, and textiles, while promoting confidence and shifting the mindset of your everyday clothing as things that suit your needs and body, rather than things to simply wear. This class will also explore clothing repairs and minor alterations like hemming, altering necklines, adding pockets, etc. Students are encouraged to bring in items they wish to alter or repair. Materials and equipment for all projects are provided with the course. Schedule 6 weeks, Tuesdays 6pm to 9pm Outcomes At the end of the course you will have achieved the following goals: Proficiency with operating a sewing machine safely Understanding of fabric types, their uses, how to prep them for sewing, and how to cut fabric Comfort with taking measurements of the body and how to apply them to a pattern Knowledge of basic pattern alterations and how to adjust existing garments to fit you better Understanding of how to transfer patterns to fabric so that space is used as efficiently as possible Understanding of pinning and ironing techniques Familiarity with basic sewing techniques including seams, hemming, hand stitching, applying pockets, fasteners including buttons, zippers, snaps, and ties, as well as different stitch uses for different techniques and materials Basic repairs like fixing holes, torn seams, holes in pockets, adding patches Basic alterations like adjusting hems, changing necklines, switching out buttons or other fasteners