Beginner Sewing Machine Sewing
Does your child have a sewing machine and not sure how to get started? This 6-week class will teach your child the necessary skills to get started, learning proper techniques and sewing some simple projects.
Phyllis Prestamo
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(50)
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. As with any skill, practice using the sewing machine is important to become proficient.Class Experience
A sewing machine is a popular gift for young students. Getting started can be difficult on ones own. This 6-week class will help students become familiar with the art of sewing by learning about the parts of the sewing machine, proper techniques, practicing stitches, and making beginning projects. Week 1 – Setting up your workspace and using the right tools. Students will learn the importance of proper sewing procedures including accurate pinning, cutting and pressing between sewing. Week 2 – Getting to know your sewing machine – Anatomy of your sewing machine, threading, stitches, basic sewing techniques to get you started. Week 3 – Let’s make a tote bag. Using straight stitches, we will make a lined tote bag. Students will learn how to sew a consistent seam allowance, going around corners, and top stitching. Week 4 – Let’s make a head band. Students will learn how to use a pattern, sew curves, how to turn out a project and use decorative top stitch. Week 5 – Let’s make a Skirt. Without using a pattern, students will learn how to measure their bodies, cut fabric, make a casing and hem the bottom. Week 6 – Skirt continued. Students will put finishing touches on their skirt and review the lessons they have learned. This class can lead to a lifelong love of sewing and creating with fabric.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using a sewing machine, scissors, pins, needles and have access to an iron. 8 and 9 year old students may need parental assistance.
Supply List
A complete supply list will be posted after joining the class and each week a detailed message will be posted for supplies to have ready for class. Below is the basic list:
Basic Supplies
• Straight pins – large with colored heads are best
• Magnetic or fabric pin cushion
• Ruler – I like to use a clear ruler
• Tape Measure
• Fabric shears – these should be used on fabric only!
• Small sewing scissors
• Pencil or fabric marking pen/pencil
• Access to an iron – with supervision
• Fat Quarters (18” x 22” fabric sold in Fabric Stores and online.) for the small projects and 1 yard of fabric
for the skirt.
• 1" elastic
• Thread to match fabrics
• Basic Sewing Machine 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Phyllis Prestamo
Joined September, 2020
5.0
50reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mrs. P is a certified elementary school teacher with over 30 years experience working with students. She has been creating and sewing since she was 8 years old and uses a experiential, hands-on approach to teaching.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
