This is 6 week "learn to sew" class where students will focus on learning basic sewing skills, in addition to basic pattern reading skills used in creating fashionable accessories and basic clothing.
Each class will be project oriented and each student will leave with their many finished wearable projects which could include a clutch purse, messenger bag, chef apron & A-line skirt.
Supplies:
- Fabric is NOT included for either of our beginner sewing boot camp classes.
- You may bring fabric with you or you may purchase it in our studio at your class for $12/Yard.
Please note: There are no makeup classes if you miss a class.
However - when you enroll in this boot camp class you get free Sew Club classes during AND one month past the end of your session. Sew Club is a great opportunity to "make up" anything you might have missed in a class, catch up on anything you fall behind on, or just sew whatever you'd like.
WEARABLES SPECIFIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:
week 1:
- introduction to the sewing machine & basic sewing.
- learning to thread & operate the sewing machine properly.
- basic accessory construction.
- right side vs. wrong side of fabric.
- working with interfacing.
- properly sewing a button.
- topstitching techniques.
project: heather clutch bag
week 2:
- review of machine & sewing.
- mastery of threading & filling the bobbin on the sewing machine.
- mastery of basic accessory design & construction.
- constructing & turning straps right side out.
- advanced bag construction skills.
- introduction to bag gussets.
- working with lining to eliminating raw edges.
project: heather clutch bag/mia messenger bag
week 3:
- review of skill from week previous.
- introduction to sewing patterns.
- construction of pockets. making ties.
- making something reversible.
project: mia messenger bag/rebecca reversible chef apron
week 4:
- following sewing tutorial instructions for project construction.
- introduction to garment fit.
- hemming basics.
- making a buttonhole.
project: rebecca reversible chef apron
week 5:
- following sewing tutorial instructions for project construction.
- introduction to garment fit.
- hemming basics.
- making a buttonhole.
project: rebecca reversible chef apron/a-line skirt
week 6:
- following sewing tutorial instructions for project construction.
- introduction to garment fit.
- hemming basics.
- making a buttonhole.
project: a-line skirt
Supplies:
Envelope Clutch Bag:
- 1/2 yard cotton, denim or upholstery fabric for outside
- 1/2 yard cotton fabric for lining (not satin please)
- 1/2 yard heavy interfacing
Messenger Bag:
- 1 yard cotton, denim or upholstery fabric for outside
- 1 yard cotton fabric for lining (not satin please)
- 1/2 yard heavy interfacing
Apron:
- 1 yard of cotton or canvas fabric for outside
- 1 yard of cotton or canvas fabric for lining
Zippered A-Line Skirt
- 2 yards (45″ wide) cotton, canvas or linen fabric
- 8" zipper (or longer)