Every Stitch You Take (Beginner, Ages 11-15)
'Every Stitch You take' is our 6 week after-school program for beginners ages 11-15. This program gets your pre-teen/teen started in sewing with the basics. Each week will involve review in order for them to solidify what they have learned. They get to choose fun projects to build their skills on. Then finishing the program having made a simple basic garment.
Learning Outcomes:
Week 1:
- Introduction of the sewing machine/ threading and making bobbins
- Cutting tutorial/safety (scissors and rotary cutter)
- Choosing fabrics for first project and learning fabric basics
- Design your own pillow, tote bag
Week 2:
- Review of the sewing machine/ threading etc.
- Continue/finish project from week 1.
Week 3:
- Basics review (if feeling good about basics, may continue project)
- Finish project from week 1-2.
- Start a new project to build on your skills: Zippered pouch or mini quilt.
Week 4:
- Learn how to use the walking foot to sew thick layers together (If you chose to make the mini quilt)
- Continue/ finish project from week 3.
- Design and cut out your first simple garment project: Basic pajama pant or short.
Week 5:
- Share 3 things that you remember about sewing/machine/fabric basics.
- Continue project from week 3-4
Week 6:
- Finish your final projects and review!
We provide for you:
- Equipment: sewing machine (if you need one) and all other tools.
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We keep a wide range of project samples, books (including our Ideas Book) and sewing patterns on hand to be as flexible as possible allowing kids be able to build their skills in sewing!
- Access to recirculated fabrics and notions for ALL PROJECTS. (Students may bring material or a pattern from home if they wish)
What You Bring:
- Sewing machine (optional): we highly encourage your child to bring their own sewing machine, if they have one. Don't forget to pack the manual, foot pedal & power cord!
- We encourage you to send snacks and refreshments as it’s much easier to be creative when you have fuel for the brain!
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This is a total beginner class, you do not need to know how to use a machine to take this class. |
| Materials Included: | ALL RECIRCULATED FABRIC IS INCLUDED |
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INCLUDES RECIRCULATED FABRIC AND USE OF STUDIO PATTERNS
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.