sewing 101

this 6 week course is for beginners who want to learn how to sew, improve their skills or need help on a specific project.
*materials list:
regular scissors // ruler // tape // pen+pencil // notebook
 
Each topic will take 2 lessons to cover but you are encouraged to suggest other skills you'd like to learn!
1. orientation and how to use a sewing machine and fix common problems
you are encouraged to bring your machine to practice on, especially if you are having trouble with it
there will be take home exercises and assignments to encourage you to practice
2. how to read a commercial pattern and make your own
*bring an item of clothing you'd like to make a pattern out of such as a swimsuit bottom or tank top
OR bring in a pattern you bought but need help with
3. basic alterations: hemming pants and skirts, tapering pant legs, patching holes
bring in something you want to learn to fix/alter
 
*we will need pattern paper. if students like they can bring their own large sheets or chip in $2 for a large roll to share. Depending on what we all decide to work on (focusing more on either pattern or sewing projects) we will have various types of projects done at the end of the 6 weeks. This can include swimsuits/undergarments, taking in and altering clothes, making slopers (and learning what they are).