Summer Sewing Camps 2023
Week 1: June 12 - 15
Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM
SOLD OUT
Ages 7 - 15 $145.00 Minimum enrollment: 3
Learn how to operate a sewing machine, understand sewing terms, follow sewing instructions to create projects.
Beginning projects: drawstring bag, circle pillow, pillow case. Intermediate: chef's apron and tote bag
General Fabric Purchase Guidelines: NO KNITS,
Pre-shrink fabric by washing and drying the same way as you would wash it once it’s finished.
Fabric for all projects: cotton/cotton blend, fleece, flannel
Drawstring Bag: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 yard of 1⁄4” wide cording
Circle Pillow: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 small bag of Stuffing
Pillowcase: 1/4 yard of fabric for trim piece; 3/4 yard of fabric for main piece
Thread: RFA will provide unless student wants specific color
Ages 7 - 15 $145.00 Minimum enrollment: 3
Learn how to operate a sewing machine, understand sewing terms, follow sewing instructions to create projects.
Beginning projects: drawstring bag, circle pillow, pillow case. Intermediate: chef's apron and tote bag
General Fabric Purchase Guidelines: NO KNITS,
Pre-shrink fabric by washing and drying the same way as you would wash it once it’s finished.
Fabric for all projects: cotton/cotton blend, fleece, flannel
Drawstring Bag: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 yard of 1⁄4” wide cording
Circle Pillow: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 small bag of Stuffing
Pillowcase: 1/4 yard of fabric for trim piece; 3/4 yard of fabric for main piece
Thread: RFA will provide unless student wants specific color
Week 2: June 19 - 22
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Morning: 9AM - 12PM
Ages 7 - 15 $145.00 Minimum enrollment: 3
Learn how to operate a sewing machine, understand sewing terms, follow sewing instructions to create projects. Beginning projects: drawstring bag, circle pillow, pillow case. Intermediate: chef's apron and tote bag General Fabric Purchase Guidelines: NO KNITS, Pre-shrink fabric by washing and drying the same way as you would wash it once it’s finished. Fabric for all projects: cotton/cotton blend, fleece, flannel Drawstring Bag: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 yard of 1⁄4” wide cording Circle Pillow: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 small bag of Stuffing Pillowcase: 1/4 yard of fabric for trim piece; 3/4 yard of fabric for main piece Thread: RFA will provide unless student wants specific color |
Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM
Ages 7 - 15 $145 Minimum enrollment: 3
Knowledge of sewing machines required Some materials provided. A supply list will be sent one week prior to session. Have fun designing and creating aprons and bags of all shapes and sizes. Skills learned: Working with binding tape; Sewing corners to create volume; Using linings; Using different fabrics for different styles |
Week 3: June 26 - 29
Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM
Ages 7 - 15 $145
Minimum enrollment: 3
Some materials provided. A supply list will be sent one week prior to session.
Learn how to make something new from something old. Instead of throwing an item of clothing away because it is worn, out of fashion or simply out of favor, turn it into something desirable and useful.
Projects: We will be making three items from a mans' dress shirt; Apron, Drawstring Bag , Pouch We will also make vegetable bags from t-shirts and more, time allowing.
Minimum enrollment: 3
Some materials provided. A supply list will be sent one week prior to session.
Learn how to make something new from something old. Instead of throwing an item of clothing away because it is worn, out of fashion or simply out of favor, turn it into something desirable and useful.
Projects: We will be making three items from a mans' dress shirt; Apron, Drawstring Bag , Pouch We will also make vegetable bags from t-shirts and more, time allowing.
Week 4: July 10-13
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Morning: 9AM - 12PM
Ages 7 - 15 $145 Minimum enrollment: 3
Knowledge of sewing machines required Some materials provided. A supply list will be sent one week prior to session. Have fun designing and creating aprons and bags of all shapes and sizes. Skills learned: Working with binding tape; Sewing corners to create volume; Using linings; Using different fabrics for different styles |
Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM
SOLD OUT
Ages 7 - 15 $145.00 Minimum enrollment: 3 Learn how to operate a sewing machine, understand sewing terms, follow sewing instructions to create projects. Beginning projects: drawstring bag, circle pillow, pillow case. Intermediate: chef's apron and tote bag General Fabric Purchase Guidelines: NO KNITS, Pre-shrink fabric by washing and drying the same way as you would wash it once it’s finished. Fabric for all projects: cotton/cotton blend, fleece, flannel Drawstring Bag: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 yard of 1⁄4” wide cording Circle Pillow: 1⁄2 yard of fabric; 1 small bag of Stuffing Pillowcase: 1/4 yard of fabric for trim piece; 3/4 yard of fabric for main piece Thread: RFA will provide unless student wants specific color |
Week 5: July 17 - 24
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Morning: 9AM - 12PM
Ages7 - 15 $145
Minimum enrollment: 3 Basic knowledge of sewing machines required. Materials provided Strengthen your sewing skills and stitch techniques while making fun fabric collages. Skills covered: “Pattern” Design: How to take a drawn image and turn it into a fabric collage ; Stitching: How to use straight and decorative stitches, including hand stitches, to “draw” on fabric ; Textures: how to use different fabrics to create different textures in an image ; Layering: Using Applique to build an image ; Embellishment: Using buttons and beads to adorn an image |
Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM
Ages 7 - 15 $145
Minimum enrollment: 3 Some materials provided. A supply list will be sent one week prior to session. Learn how to make something new from something old. Instead of throwing an item of clothing away because it is worn, out of fashion or simply out of favor, turn it into something desirable and useful. Projects: We will be making threeems from a mans' dress shirt; Apron, Drawstring Bag , Pouch We will also make vegetable bags from t-shirts and more, time allowing. |
Week 6: July 24 - 27
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Morning: 9AM - 12PM
Ages 7 - 15 $145
Minimum enrollment: 3 Knowledge of sewing machines required Materials provided Learn the basics of free-motion embroidery to design and make fun projects such as: Small wall hanging with fabric scraps; Fabric Coasters; Thread sketching |
Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM
SOLD OUT
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POLICIES
- All sales are final.
- Any change in sewing class dates must be made with Redding Fashion Alliance administration by contacting us at info@reddingfashionalliance.org 48 hours prior to first class start date.
- A liability waiver and emergency contact must be signed prior to you or your child participating in class.
- We require parents/guardians to sign their child in and out of each class.
- If your child is 16 or older they may sign themselves in and out of class with parent permission.
- Parents are allowed to accompany their child if they choose.
- We provide tools for all students.
- Please do not drop off your child more than 15 minutes early and picked up promptly at the end time of each class.
- Children registered for two sessions on the same days must be picked up during the 12:00pm - 1:00pm lunch break.
- If your child has any special needs or allergies please let us know prior to the start of class.
- If your child is dismissed from class for behavioral issues no refunds will be provided.