Welcome to our Fall 2023 Beginner Homeschool Sewing classes! Our studio has a long history of success with our beginner classes and we’re happy to have you join the fun. The Beginner Homeschool Series is a set of classes that we've designed for kids who want to learn how to sew and who have little or no previous sewing experience. In attending all of these lessons, kids will learn how to operate a sewing machine safely and acquire the necessary skills to sew a wide range of projects. Each class is project-based, meaning that kids will learn a new skill in every class and then make a project during the same lesson. By the end of this series, the student should be able to navigate independently through any beginner/advanced beginner series that we offer here at Sew Sew Studio or be able to take off on their own with a good foundation.  We will offer one make up day for any classes missed on Nov 28.  

Structure Of Classes

September 5

Theme: Welcome to Sewing - Machine basics

Skills: Pinning fabric, sew straight seams, and learn how to take out mistakes.

Project: Book Bag Tote. 

September 19

Theme: All about Fabric: Make a fabric sandwich

Skills: Sew a turning hole and use an iron. 

Project: Journal Cover

October 3

Theme: Understanding Patterns

Skills: Sew curved seams, pattern construction, and cutting using fabric scissors.

Project: Door Knob Basket

October 17

Theme: Adding Elastic

Skills: Learn how to make a casing and add elastic to a project. 

Project:  Plastic Bag Dispenser 

October 31

Theme: Making Clothes

Skills: Apply skills of cutting, pinning, and sewing to make a garment. Explore the world of decorative stitches.  

Project: Apron

November 14

Theme: Machine Quilting Basics

Skills: Machine quilt a design and topstitch to finish.  

Project: Hot Pad

November 28

If a child missed any of the principal classes, a student can attend this class to catch up on their project.

Materials

All materials are included in this series.

Experience Level

This series is ONLY suitable for kids who have little or no previous sewing experience.