SEW-CIOLOGY 1: Introduction to Sewing with Gillian (Thursdays in July & August)

Taught by Gillian McDonnell

An introduction into the world of sewing, this small group class setting is perfect to learn the basics of how to operate a sewing machine safely. Practicing eye-hand coordination, operating a sewing machine & patience.  

• Small class sizes: 6 students 
• Class length: 8 x 1.5hr 
• Duo tang will be provided for students to create their own personal resource reference.  

 This class is for Ages 18+

 SCHEDULE

This course runs every Thursday 7-8:30pm July 11th - August 29th

COURSE OUTLINE

• Sewing Machine Basics: Safety, Function & Parts 
• Practice Using Machine (without Thread) 

• Foot Control, eye-hand coordination, stirring, patience 

• Review Quiz Oral & Worksheets 

• Sewing (on machine) without Thread 

• Worksheet Shapes & Mazes Learning to Pivot 

• Learning to Thread Machine & inserting bobbin 
• Dot-to-Dot worksheets (with different colour threads to practice & reinforce threading the machine 

• Practice Scissor Skills & Scissor Safety 
• Sewing Shapes with Multiple layers (Paper Bag & Batting) 

• Practice Sewing multiple layers 

• Ironing Safety & how to use 
• Learning sewing curves 
• Learning Pinning & tracing Techniques (patterns & shapes) 
• Seam allowance 

• Introduction to different types of fabrics & Uses 

   Project: Apron 

• Learning how to follow directions (written & oral) 
• Learning how to cut out pattern pieces 
• Learning the importance of Pre-washing fabrics  
• Laying out pattern pieces on fabrics 
• Learning hemming 
• Learning to sew a garment  

• Importance of Directional Sewing 

• Introduction to hand sewing 

• Threading needle 
• Tying Knots 
• Different Stitching Techniques (Running, Ladder, Cross, Blanket & Whip Stitch) 

• Hand sewing project (Pin-cushion: for future use) 
• Making button holes on machine 
• Hand sewing on different styles of buttons 

• Zippers (dress zipper, invisible zipper, jacket zipper) 

          Project: Zipper Pencil Case 

   Project: PJ Pant Pattern 

• Learning to read a commercial pattern 
• Learning to take body measurements (to determine sizing) 
• Learning the importance of Pre-washing fabrics  
• Laying out pattern pieces on fabrics 
• Cutting out pattern 
• Learning to sew a garment  

• Importance of Directional Sewing 

Course with all supplies provided $275.00 plus tax