SEW-CIOLOGY 1: Intro to Sewing Lvl 1 (Multi. Start Dates)

Taught by Gillian McDonnell / Maggie 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  

This class is for adults (17+).

On Saturday's children (9 & up) are welcome if they register along with their parent or guardian.

This course runs on 8 week intervals.

COURSE OUTLINE

Class #1: 

• Sewing Machine Basics: Safety, Function & Parts 
• Practice Using Machine (without Thread)
• Foot Control, eye-hand coordination, stirring, patience
• Worksheets 

Class #2: 

• Sewing (on machine) without Thread
• Worksheet Shapes & Mazes Learning to Pivot
• Learning to Thread Machine & inserting bobbin
• Worksheets (with different colour threads to practice & reinforce threading the machine 

Class #3 & #4: 

• Introduction to different types of fabrics & Uses 

   Project: Apron 

• Practice Scissor Skills & Scissor Safety
• Practice Sewing multiple layers
• Ironing Safety & how to use
• Learning Pinning & tracing Techniques
• Seam allowance 

• Learning how to follow directions (written & oral) 
• Learning how to cut out pattern pieces  
• Laying out pattern pieces on fabrics 
• Learning hemming 
• Learning to sew a garment 
• Importance of Directional Sewing 

Class #5:  

• Introduction to hand sewing 
• Threading needle 
• Tying Knots 
• Different Stitching Techniques (Running, Ladder, Cross, Blanket & Whip Stitch) 
• Making button holes on machine 
• Hand sewing on different styles of buttons 

Class #6: 

• Zippers (dress zipper, invisible zipper, jacket zipper)
• Project: Zipper Pencil Case 

Class #7 & 8 

   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 

Date & Time: Call to schedule

Class Size: 6 people

Cost: Course with all supplies provided $275.00 plus tax