Self-Paced: Intro to Machine Sewing
Class experience
This class is perfect to take if you have just gotten a new sewing machine and need some help getting off to a good start! This class is designed for students who have never used their sewing machine before and includes a basic introduction to the sewing machine and a slow yet steady process through the practice of machine sewing and projects. Parents will need to be able to assist for parts of the lessons that will include cutting, ironing, and using needles yet parents do NOT need to have...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1"Meet Your Machine Style" Machine anatomy and how to thread your needleLearn about machine anatomy, how to thread the machine, bobbin placement and winding a bobbin.Week 2Lesson 2Cool Coaster (or bookmark)Sewing straight lines, pivots (turns), basic construction of a sewn item from inside out to right-side out.Week 3Lesson 3Small "monster" pillow with eyeballs (not real ones, don't worry)Continuing practice with straight lines and pivots but adding needle control with unique shapes and designs.Week 4Lesson 4"Fancy" French Seam PillowcaseFrench seam, following a cut guide, understanding how manipulating a project during construction can result in an end product.Week 5Lesson 5Tote-ally cool (and useful!) Tote BagFollowing and reading a pattern, double folded hem, french seam, mastering learned skills.
Students will progress from not sewing at all to creating the included projects with their sewing machine. Students will gain confidence throughout the course and proudly display their work.
Homework Offered
Through this self-paced course, students will be given a recorded lesson along with additional activities and guides to help them get the most out of this course. Students are encouraged to complete as much of the additional homework as they can to get the most out of this course.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentA complete Shopping List will be made available immediately upon enrollment. Additional patterns will be distributed throughout the course as needed. Below is a general supply list outside of specific cuts. **When printing patterns, please do not "Fit to Page". You will also want to make sure to test the 1in square marker on each page for proper sizing. 1. **Sewing Machine (NOT a kid's sewing machine or toy or mini sewing machine - these tend to not be reliable and can create problems. They also have a completely different design than a standard machine.) Please have a standard machine available for this class. Brother and Singer have excellent options for starter machines. 2. All-purpose thread (although I prefer 100% cotton thread to avoid issues) 3. Bobbins 4. Fabric Scissors (serrated works best) 5. Scrap cotton fabric for practicing 6. Seam ripper 7. Pins & Craft Clips 8. Iron & ironing board or mat 9. Elmers Glue STICK 10. Ruler 11. Cotton fabric (exact fabric amounts and cuts available after enrollment) 12. Hand needle 13. Water soluble marker or pen 14. Skinny Wooden Stick or Skewer 15. Small bag of Polyfill stuffing (we only need a tiny amount but this is fun to have around for projects! Students can also use a soft sock to stuff with)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- GoogleDocs
- YouTube
Parents should be available during the class to assist with potentially dangerous tools such as needles and iron. Younger students may require more help than others.
This class and these projects are my own creations based on experience making similar things. Some printable activities are pulled from the book: Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids book by Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith. Most printable activities are my own creations.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am so happy to meet you! I am a former homeschool mom of 2 kids turned Lower Elementary Montessori Math Teacher. I also enjoy books crafting, sewing and gardening! My approach to teaching is catered to the learning...
Self-Paced Class
$16
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Completed by 158 learners
Ages: 6-16