Hand Sewing (1:1 Private Tutoring Class)
In this ongoing tutoring session, the student will be assisted in learning hand-sewing skills and completing sewing projects.
Heather Linke
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(123)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Projects
How much time students spend working on their projects outside of class will depend on the speed of the student sewing and the amount of time they devote to the project.Assessment
includedClass Experience
In this ongoing private tutoring session the student will learn the timeless skill of hand sewing. Each session will be tailored to fit the specific needs, assistance, and questions the student has in that stage of the project they have chosen to work on. I will provide instruction and assistance as the student learns to plan, choose project, and fabric, cut, sew, and finish pieces of their choice. Pieces made and duration of the project will be determined by the student and the class can be stopped at any point they feel they have accomplished their goal. The class sessions will be casual, conversational, and very hands on - with room for lots of discussion and sharing. All levels of sewing experience are welcome... from beginner to advanced. For new sewists, we'll start by covering the basics they will need to know when creating their own hand-sewing kit, and then begin learning a variety of simple stitches used when sewing by hand. As student's confidence and skills grow, projects will be chosen to match their abilities. ** Our first class session will be used for skill assessment and project planning, unless otherwise agreed through messages.
Learning Goals
Students will learn hand-sewing skills and improve their ability to create items with these skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note: Sewing requires the use of sharp needles, pins, and scissors. Parents should assess their child's ability to use these items safely before enrolling.
Supply List
Students will need to purchase fabric and notions as needed for projects they wish to complete.
Students will also need to purchase patterns, if needed, for each project.
Students should also have:
Fabric Scissors
Thread Snips or Embroidery Scissors
Hand Sewing Needles in assorted sizes
Straight Pins (and pincushion/magnet)
Thimble (metal or leather are most authentic, but whatever is most comfortable student)
Flexible Tape Measure
Ruler and/or Yardstick
Roll of Wrapping Paper or Craft Paper (for drafting patterns - paper with 1" grid on the backside is extra nice!)
Pencil
Sharpie (for marking homemade paterns)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
123reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been sewing since I was about 8 years old. I am an avid home sewist of everyday clothing, housewares, children's items, cosplay costuming, and many other sewn textile items. I've worked professionally in several living history museums, for over more than 18 years, creating my all my own professional costuming for various time periods in history... as well as researching and writing staff costuming standards guides for two museums and drafting patterns from photographs and historic garments in the collection. My extended family lives near Colonial Williamsburg, where I have visited many times, taking part in several workshops related to historic textile arts. I currently consult as a domestic and textile historian for Great Smokey Mountain Heritage Center. Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$60
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
