CSP-HMK8757 - Sewing I

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