Made To Measure Session I: Sewing Summer Camp for Beginners (Skirts)

FLEX - Intro to Machine Sewing for Pre-Teens (Ages 10-12)

Made To Measure Session I: Sewing Summer Camp for Beginners (Skirts)

Mia Green

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(134)

In this 4-day sewing camp, students will create 2 skirts a maxi and a ruffle.

Class Experience

Beginner Level

During this 4-day summer camp, students will learn to draft and sew simple skirts. They will learn:

Day 1=  How to take basic body measurements for sewing and use these measurements to create a simple pattern. 

Day 2 = Cut out each skirt from desired fabric choice.

Day 3 = Sew an elastic waist maxi skirt. 

Day 4 = Sew an elastic waist ruffle skirt. 

Students MUST know sewing machine basics. How to thread a machine, wind bobbins, sew in a straight line, and backstitch. MACHINE BASICS WILL...

Supplies can be purchased at Walmart, Joanns, Thrift Stores, or any local sewing & craft store in your area.

Pattern Making:
A roll of dollar store wrapping paper or kraft paper for drafting our patterns
A pen, pencil, or marker for drafting on paper

Fabric Needed:
Skirt #1 = 1 yard of woven (non-stretch) fabric 
Skirt #2 = 1 yard of woven (non-stretch) fabric

Tools & Notions Needed:
Sewing Machine
Thread
An iron & ironing board
1 tape measure
1 yard of 1" wide elastic (2 yards if the waist measurment is larger than 36")
1 dritz see through 2" x 18" ruler or a yard stick
Chalk, fabric marking pen, or fabric pencil for marking on fabric
Straight Pins
Fabric Scissors
Paper Scissors

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

3 hours 20 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED FOR IRONING FABRIC

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Mia Green

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(134)

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...