Saturday Stitches is our sewing program for total beginners ages 8-12, that runs for 6 weeks. Each week will involve review in order for your child to solidify what they have learned. They get to choose fun projects to build their skills on.
Prerequisite:
No previous experience or machine required.
If your child has already taken this program they can choose new projects to keep challenging yourself or transfer into Make Club on Tuesday afternoons.
**We recommend taking this course at least twice before transferring into Make Club.
Learning Outcomes:
Week 1:
- Introduction / review of the sewing machine
- Sewing machine and cutting safety
- Choosing fabrics
- Create a patchwork pillow, tote or fabric box
- Introduction to threading and making bobbins
- Review of the sewing machine
- Design and sew a tote bag or fabric box
- Basics review and practice
- Introduction to applique
- Introduction to working with zippers
- Design and create a zippered pouch
- Share 3 things that you remember about sewing
- Time for finishing any incomplete projects
- Planning your final project for weeks 5-6!
- Choose your own adventure - Take everything you've learned over the last few weeks and apply them to a bigger project of your choice! We have patterns, books and samples galore to inspire your kid.
What We Provide:
- Equipment: sewing machines and all tools
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We keep a wide range of project samples, books (including our Imagination Book) and sewing patterns on hand to be as flexible as possible allowing kids to be self directed in their sewing!
- Materials for small projects will be provided but for bigger projects such as simple clothing projects you will need to supply your own fabrics. Please note that our discount policy is changing on September 1/24. Students will receive 20% off of patterns, fabric & notions for their class projects and 10% off of non-class specific supplies for the duration of their classes.
What You Provide:
- Sewing machine (optional): we highly encourage your child to bring their own sewing machine, if they have one. Don't forget to pack the manual, foot pedal & power cord!
- Snacks & Refreshments: We encourage you to send snacks and refreshments as it’s much easier to be creative when you have fuel for the brain!
Group size: Maximum 6 students