Description
Sewing Machine 201 Spring Break Camp for Teens – Garment Focused – Drawstring Pouch, Boxy Shirt No. 1 + Free Range Pants – Monday to Friday, March 25th to 29th, 2:45pm – 5:45pm
Befriending a sewing machine has never been easier! Our Sewing 201 classes will help your Teen expand their sewing knowledge with an extra focus on garment sewing! Perfect for students who have some sewing experience, this class will start at the beginning and cover good practices for threading, stitching and cutting fabric. Once they’ve become acquainted with the ins and outs of sewing, we will apply these skills to construct a Drawstring Pouch, Boxy Shirt No 1. and a pair for Free Range Pants with pockets.
At the end of this class, the students will have created some beautiful, wearable projects! Not only will they impress you with their handmade projects, they will have the skills to make many more!
Age: Teen, ages 12 and older
Time: 15 hours, 5 sessions
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Prerequisites: Sewing Machine 101 Teen Camp or equivalent sewing experience. Students are somewhat comfortable using a sewing machine with an understanding of some basic sewing terms.
Skills Learned:
- Sewing machine basics (threading, winding a bobbin, backstitching, etc.)
- Basic construction + terminology
- Good practices for sewing
- How to find your size for a sewing pattern
- Tips and tricks for working with a commercial pattern
- Finishing a neckline with bias binding
- Hemming
- Elastic Waistbands
To join one of our classes, please call us at 604-879-3031 to place your deposit and reserve your spot! Our classes sell out quickly and we accept registration over the phone with a credit card, or stop by our shop to pay in person.
COVID + FLU POLICY – Prior to attending the class, please assess how you are feeling and those closest to you. If you or anyone close to you are feeling unwell, have a fever, sore throat or congestion, please contact us at 604-879-3031 to make alternative plans for your class.
Wearing a mask is encouraged during a class. If you do not currently have a mask, or forget one, free disposable masks are available at Spool of Thread.
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