ADVENTURES IN SEWING for Home Schoolers: Fridays

ADVENTURES IN SEWING for Home Schoolers

Fridays 10am-Noon

September 6, 13, 21, 27

4 weekly sessions pr month @ 2hr ea

$125 (min 3 students)

Teacher: OLETHA DeVAULT

Students will learn:

• Basic machine operation and troubleshooting
• What tools are essential for sewing
• About using the basics of pressing temperatures on different fabrics and how to iron safely
• Machine stitch settings and what they’re typically used for (straight, zigzag, reverse, lock stitch, and more)
• How to sew regular and French seams; how to sew, straight and curved lines
• How to insert zippers, elastic waistbands, and use interfacing

September:

Projects:

• Make a cheerful pillowcase to rest your head on
• Sew a practical zipper pouch for your supplies
• Sew a fun bucket hat to keep your hair out of your eyes while reading a book under a tree

October

DIY costumes are the best! They let bring your ideas to life and lead to magical adventures. Creating your own DIY costumes leads to wonderful childhood memories that you can be proud of as you get older. Come learn with us in this guided DIY Costume class and let us help you create amazing memories.

Projects to choose from:

• Dragon Wings
• Mushroom Top
• Octopus Tentacles

November: TBA

Other projects may be added according to student skills and time allowed.