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Hand Sewing for Beginners

In this 4-day course, students will learn the fundamentals of hand sewing including basic stitches that will allow them to sew simple clothing, plushies, or crafts without the need for a sewing machine.
Mia Green
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(155)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be assigned homework which is to simply practice the stitch they learned in class each day until the following week's class.

Class Experience

I have found there are many children that would love to unleash their creativity through the art of sewing, but never pursue it because they don't own a sewing machine.

Hand Sewing for Beginners is a 4-day course designed to teach students (6) basic stitches used for general hand-sewn projects and couture garment hand sewing. This will allow them the freedom to unleash their sewing creativity without feeling restricted because they don't own a sewing machine.

Below is a rough breakdown of what we will cover over the course of the class.

Day 1
We will discuss what hand sewing really is, the tools needed to hand sew, and what we should add to our basic starter kit. We'll also learn how to thread our needle, and do 2 different types of basic stitches (The Basting & Running).

Day 2
We will look at the various types of fabric used for sewing, and we'll build upon the stitches learned by adding 2 more styles of basic stitches (The Back and Whip) to our hand-sewing skillset. 

Day 3
We will add our final 2 stitches (The Invisible and Catch) to our belt, and we'll prep our fabric for our final project. 

Day  4
We will work on our final project together which is a kitty cat mug rug.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as students will be handling/working with sharp needles that can cause injury if used incorrectly.
Supply List
Students will need the following items, and I've attached my recommendation to each:

(1) package of hand sewing needles        https://amzn.to/3E63bTs

(1) Skein of embroidery floss                     https://amzn.to/3POyEw5

(1) fat quarter of fabric                               https://amzn.to/4h52CYP

(1) piece of felt for the body of the cat    https://amzn.to/4jJpAqj
(1) piece of felt in contrasting color for the mouth, ears, and paws of the cat

All of these items can be purchased via my Amazon recommendation links above or a local craft store such as Walmart, Joanns, or Hobby Lobby.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
155reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, 

My name is Mia Green, and I possess expertise as both a skilled makeup artist and a sewing instructor with a focus on garment construction.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of leading summer sewing camps for kids in collaboration with the City of Dallas. 

Today, as the proud owner of The Couture Beauty and Sewing Academy, I have established the leading online sewing academy dedicated to teaching adults and children of all ages, how to sew their own clothing.

It is my utmost pleasure to offer my assistance in helping your aspiring artist unleash their imagination through the wonderful world of sewing!

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$72

for 4 classes
2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min

Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-18 learners per class

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