Creative Sewing Skills for Youth: Mondays
Mondays 3:30-5:30 pm
4 weeks - 2hrs per session
April 21, 28 May 5, 12
$125
Minimum enrollment: 3
Learn the basics of sewing to bring your imagination to life!
This class serves as an introduction to sewing a strong project. The curriculum is structured to facilitate progression from machine introduction and beginner competency to sewing with confidence.
Beginning projects include:
- Drawstring Bag
- Circle Pillow
- Pillow Case
Intermediate and independent projects:
- Once a student has acquired the necessary skills and confidence to work semi-independently, the instructor will work in cooperation with each student to create projects tailored to their interest and increasing ability
Skills taught
- Threading and operating a sewing machine safely and independently
- Understanding sewing terms
- How to follow instructions and create a project
- How to identify and correctly use tools
- Measuring, marking, and cutting increasing varieties of fabrics
- How to progress from straight line-only sewing to navigating curves, turning corners, and building dimensional projects from flat patterns
- How to identify problems and find solutions
- How to deconstruct and recreate projects
Discover our commitment to sustainable creation with our curated selection of fabrics, perfect for students eager to explore their creativity. While our designs and fabric types are limited, we prioritize eco-friendly sourcing by utilizing donated materials, dead stock, and project scraps. (We gladly accept donations to cover the cost of preparing these fabrics for class use.) Students wishing to bring their own fabrics are welcome to do so. Machines, threads, tools provided. A supply list will be provided as needed.
No sewing experience required.
Class transfer and cancellation policy:
Since our classes are small (6 or less students) and tend to fill up quickly, we have established the following policy in order to keep things fair for our independent teachers.
All cancellations or transfer requests can be emailed to [email protected] and can only be refunded in full if made before 72 hours prior to the scheduled class. Transfers can only be made if there is room available.
A 75% refund will be made if notified between 72 and 48 hours prior to class.
A 50% refund will be made if you notify us less than 48 hours in advance. If you can find someone to fill your space, we’ll gladly accept them and they can pay you (acting as your refund).
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
