JUNIOR SEW-CIOLOGY Level 1 or Level 2 Ages 9-17 years (Thursdays in July & August)

Taught by Gillian McDonnell

An introduction into the world of sewing, this course is ideal for kids 9 & up who show an interest in the art form. This small group class setting will allow kids to learn the basics of how to operate a sewing machine safely. They will have the opportunity to let their creativity take on new forms. Practicing eye-hand coordination, operating a sewing machine & patience. 

• Level 1: Requirement: None (Beginner)  
• Small class sizes: 6 students 
• Class length: 6 x 1.5hr 

SCHEDULE

This course runs every Thursday 5-6:30pm July 11th - August 15th

COURSE OUTLINE

Class #1: 

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

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

• Review Quiz Oral & Worksheets 

Class #2: 

• 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 

Class #3: 

• 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 

Class #4: 

    Project: Pillow Case 

• Learning to follow directions (written & oral) 
• Scissor skills (cutting out pieces for project) 
• Pinning Practice 
• Learning different Techniques (French Seams, etc.) 
• Iron safety review & Practice 

Class #5: 

   Project: Tote Bag 

• Learning use of Notions (Straps) 
• Hemming (Measuring) 
• Learning importance of reinforcement stitches 
• Learning difference stitch types (Zig-Zag Stitch) 

Class #6: Final Class 

• Finishing up current projects 
• Bonus small projects 

• Quiz 

   

  OR Level 2

  • Requirement: completed Junior Sew-ciology 1 or Must have previous Sewing Skills
  • Small class sizes: 6 students 
  • Class length: 6 x 1.5hr 
  • Duo tang will be provided for students to create their own personal resource reference.  

     

    Course Outline: 

    Class #1: 

    • Review (test knowledge) 
    • Introduction to hand sewing 
    • Threading needle 
    • Tying knots 
    • Different Stitching Techniques (Running, Ladder, Cross, Blanket & Whip Stitch) 
    • Review Quiz Oral & Worksheets 

    Class #2: 

    • Introduction to different types of fabrics & Uses 
    • Hand sewing project (Pin-cushion: for future use) 

    Class #3 & 4 

       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 
    • Using all skills developed from Junior Sew-ciology 1 & 2 

    Class #5 

    • Zippers & Buttons 

          Project: Zipper Pencil Case 

    • Making Button holes on Machine 
    • Hand sewing on different styles of buttons 

    Class #6 

         Final Project: Plushy 

    • Putting into practice all skills developed. 
    • Machine sewing 
    • Hand sewing 
    • Button eyes 
    • Etc. 

   

Course with all supplies provided totals $200.00 plus tax