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Intro to Machine Sewing for Kids, Pre-Teens & Teens!

This 5 week flexible schedule class is the perfect class to take right after purchasing your sewing machine! Students will learn about a machine's anatomy, how to sew, and complete 4 projects to get off to a fast start with their new hobby!
Sarah Miller
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5.0
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Class

What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
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.

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 prior sewing knowledge to assist if needed.

I use an interactive classroom experience to share weekly instructional videos (if students WANT to use this, if not, all content will also be posted in the regular Outschool classroom). You can see a mock version of the interactive classroom 
HERE ▶ https://tinyurl.com/98fbjs4j ◀

Students following this course will learn the following:

Lesson 1- "Meet Your Machine Style" Machine anatomy and how to thread your needle
Lesson 2 - Cool Coaster (or bookmark)
Lesson 3 - Small "monster" pillow with eyeballs (not real ones, don't worry)
Lesson 4 - "Fancy" French Seam Pillowcase
Lesson 5 - Tote-ally cool (and useful!) Tote Bag

This is a self-paced class that does NOT include live meetings with a teacher. I will present new content into the Outschool and interactive classroom for students to use and complete for the lessons on their own time. Lessons also include additional helpful mini-lessons showing how to use sewing notions, practice and fun sewing themed worksheets, and patterns as applicable to the lesson. Although there are no live meetings with this class, I am always available for additional encouragements and check-ins and answering questions throughout the course in either typed or video format to help students feel supported through their sewing.

I will also provide feedback on submitted photos and questions throughout the duration of the course and I will also be available throughout the duration of the course to answer questions or help with troubleshooting as needed. 

*By enrolling in my course, you are accessing content created by me personally including lessons, patterns, worksheets, and a virtual classroom experience. Please to not distribute these materials to anyone outside of our classroom.
Learning Goals
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.
learning goal

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
"Meet Your Machine Style" Machine anatomy and how to thread your needle
 Learn about machine anatomy, how to thread the machine, bobbin placement and winding a bobbin. 
Lesson 2:
Cool Coaster (or bookmark)
 Sewing straight lines, pivots (turns), basic construction of a sewn item from inside out to right-side out. 
Lesson 3:
Small "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. 
Lesson 4:
"Fancy" French Seam Pillowcase
 French seam, following a cut guide, understanding how manipulating a project during construction can result in an end product. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
A 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)
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • GoogleDocs
  • YouTube
Sources
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.
Joined June, 2020
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87reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am so happy to meet you! I am a homeschool mom of 2 kids and a former Montessori Lower Elementary Math teacher.
I also enjoy books crafting, sewing and gardening!

My approach to teaching is catered to the learning style of each individual child, young and mature. I easily adapt to personalities and needs and welcome curiosity and fun!

I can't wait to meet you!

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