Youth Advanced Sewing through Upcycling (Session 3)
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30pm
November 2, 9, 16, 30
Ages 9 - 15
Do you want to:
Make patterns from existing garments?
Draft projects from scratch, manipulate a pattern, , or follow a pre printed pattern ?
This class will share how each is done, and help you decide
Skills covered:
Design process: planning, deconstructing, reconstructing, and finishing a project
Fabric combinations: what works, what doesn’t, and why
Cutting techniques: “harvesting “ fabric for projects, pattern layout
Working with buttons, buttonholes and zippers
Projects:
Session 1:
August 31 September 7, 14, 21
Skirts/shorts from pants
Upcycled t-shirts
Session 2:
October 5, 12, 19, 26
Color block sweatshirts
mini projects
Session 3:
November 2, 9, 16, 30
Patchwork fabric shirts
mini projects
Requirements: Completion of Intermediate C sewing level or equivalent (ability to demonstrate competent use of sewing machine. Please note under Sewing Experience.)