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Course Description

With the growing popularity of the Maker's Movement, the field of sewing is experiencing a surge of interest. Whether you desire to learn to make or repair your own clothes, create custom home décor items, or enter the field of custom alterations, our sewing classes will equip you with the needed skills.

Course Outline

Week 1   

  • Learning how to use a sewing machine
  • The sewing machine manual
  •  Learning to sew basic stitches
  •  Notion basics

Week 2  

  • Additional instruction in learning to use the sewing machine, accessories, stitches  
  • Basics of fabric, thread, needles, and all items related to successful  sewing
  • Sewing on fabric  

Week 3    

  • Field trip to fabric store

Week 4    

  • Sewing projects and patterns

Week  5   

  • Continuing sewing projects

Week 6    

  • Finalizing sewing projects

Learner Outcomes

Students will:

  • Be instructed in the fundamentals of machine sewing
  • Be instructed in the fundamentals of hand sewing
  • Be instructed in the use and care of a sewing machine 
  • Develop a comfort level with the fabric store environment
  • Develop a comfort level with fabrics, notions, accessories for sewing
  • Complete a simple project (such as a pillow)

Notes

  • Students use school-owned sewing machines
  • Students purchase their own supplies - a list will be provided in the first class
  • Class includes a field trip to a fabric shop
  • Students must update contact information at time of registration for pre-class contact by instructor
  • Required book - Singer New Sewing Essentials: Updated and Revised Edition-2008
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Section Title
Sewing I
FIS ID
331794
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T
Time
9:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $165.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
CEUs
1.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2025
Instructors
  • Mary Evanoff
Section Notes

This class is a prerequisite for all advanced sewing classes.
Students will purchase supplies from a list given out in the first class.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Singer: The New Sewing Essentials Quarry Books ISBN 9781589234321
Section Title
Sewing I
FIS ID
331795
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $165.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
CEUs
1.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2025
Instructors
  • Brenda Massey
Section Notes

This class is a prerequisite for all advanced sewing classes.
Students will purchase supplies from a list given out in the first class.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Singer: The New Sewing Essentials Quarry Books ISBN 9781589234321
Section Title
Sewing I
FIS ID
331888
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2025 to Mar 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $165.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
CEUs
1.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 29, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 29, 2025
Instructors
  • Mary Evanoff
Section Notes

This class is a prerequisite for all advanced sewing classes.
Students will purchase supplies from a list given out in the first class.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) The New Sewing Essentials Creative Publishing International 2008 edition ISBN 9781589234321 Walmart
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