Beginning Machine Quilting Part 1 - Make a Quilt Top for Ages 10-15
Students will create an adorable 48"x61" quilt top. This flex schedule 8-week class will take students through fabric basics, sewing machine parts/functions, cutting and piecing fabric, and using the sewing machine to assemble a quilt top.
Jessica Garcia, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
Class Experience
Have you ever seen an adorable quilt and wished you knew how to quilt so that you could teach your child? Let me be your child’s quilting teacher! Knowing how to sew opens up a world of creativity and productivity! Making a hand-made quilt from a stack of fabric is extremely satisfying, and enjoyable - plus, quilting is a wonderful life skill! Quilting is not as difficult as it may sound. This flexible schedule 8-week course will take your child through fabric basics, sewing machine parts/functions, reading a quilt pattern, cutting and piecing fabric, and using the sewing machine to assemble a quilt top. The beauty of the asynchronous format is that students can watch and pause the recording as needed so that they can follow along step-by-step. Students are not bound to specific class times, so they can complete the course requirements for the week on their own schedule. Students will have access to contact the course instructor for assistance if they get stuck. Additionally, students will interact with the instructor and other students by utilizing the Outschool recording feature or photo uploads to share their progress and comment on the progress of other students. This interactivity is a required component of the course and will help students learn from and encourage one another. Each week, students will have access to video tutorials uploaded by the instructor for the student to watch and follow along with. The weekly course topics are: Week One - Sewing Basics -Pins, needles, and thread -Setting up your sewing machine -Parts of the machine -Threading and loading the bobbin -Replacing the needle -Threading the needle Week Two - Practice with Sewing Straight 1/4" Seams -Setting thread tension -Using a ¼” foot -Sewing straight lines Week Three - Fabric Basics, Pressing Fabric, Rotary Cutting -Fabric basics -Pressing & starching fabric -Rotary Cutting Week Four - Laying it All Out -Following a quilt pattern -Laying out the quilt top -Labeling rows -Pinning right sides together Week Five - Let’s Start Quilting! -Using the ¼” foot to piece fabric -Checking for & correcting mistakes -Piecing fabric with ¼” seam to create rows Week Six - Piecing the Quilt Top -Reading a pattern for seam direction instructions -Pressing seams -Finding and marking row centers -Pinning rows together -Piecing rows using a ¼” seam -Checking for mistakes Week Seven - Finishing Touches -Trimming excess fabric -Checking the quilt top for square -Ironing the finished quilt top Week Eight - Next Steps & Sharing and Commenting on Finished Quilts - Next Steps - Sharing & commenting on completed quilts - Final teacher feedback
Learning Goals
At the conclusion of this 8-week course, your child will have completed a 48"x61" quilt top and will be ready to send their quilt top to a quilting service for completion OR be qualified for the second course in this series, Making the Quilt Sandwich. This second course teaches students how to turn a quilt top into a completed quilt including batting, backing, and hand-made binding. This second course also teaches students the “Stitch in the Ditch” technique of joining the three layers of the quilt.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may occasionally need to help younger learners with the sewing machine if students get stuck. Parents should supervise young learners to ensure safety.
Supply List
Sewing machine Two spools of white thread Layer Cake of patterned fabric - must be 100% cotton (42 pre-cut 10” squares) - These can be obtained from almost any online sewing shop. I recommend getting a layer cake with a variety of coordinating fabric patterns. ¼” yard of extra fabric for practice Rotary cutter Self-healing cutting mat Acrylic Ruler designed for rotary cutting ¼” sewing machine foot (preferably with a guide such as this: https://rb.gy/tkpebb) Pins (about 40-50) Iron & Ironing mat or board Fabric starch spray Seam ripper (just in case!) Quilt pattern (provided by instructor)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate
I love all subjects, but quilting, language arts, writing, and math are my favorite subjects to teach. I am a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and Western Governors University. I have a Master of Education in Learning & Technology, and I am a credentialed teacher in California and Tennessee. My current credentials include K-8 Multiple Subjects, Departmentalized English, Administrative Services, and Single Subject Foundation-Level Science. My classroom teaching experience includes Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grades. For ten years, I worked as the teacher of record for homeschooled students in grades TK-12 enrolled in a non-profit public charter. I have also homeschooled my own daughters for the last 9 years.
My experience has shaped my teaching philosophy over the years. I believe that every student is a unique learner, who brings valuable experience to every subject. As a teacher, tapping into those experiences makes learning more meaningful, and improves student engagement. Students want to know that they are valued, so giving them a choice in their education can make even the most hesitant learner experience great success. My goal as a teacher is to encourage students to develop a love for learning that will span a lifetime.
A fun fact about me: I love quilting in my free time. It makes me feel relaxed and productive all at once! I completed my first quilt when I was ten years old, and have loved the craft ever since. I love passing the skill on to others as well!
I also love to woodwork! I enjoy the satisfaction that I get from turning a pile of wood into something functional like a chaise lounge, cabinet, table, planter box, headboard, etc. My love for woodworking started in 1994 when I took woodshop as a freshman in high school!Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly8 weeks
Completed by 3 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
