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Sew Cool Kids. Beginner Basics of Machine & Sewing Skills FLEX Class.

In this 4 week flex class, learners will learn the basics of their machine, as well as sewing and completing three fun projects in this project based class.
Cynthia Shiller
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Homework
projects
Assessment
please post pictures in the classroom of finished projects for praise

Class Experience

In this four weeks flex class, learners will learn the basics of their sewing machine, how to thread it and build valuable sewing skills in this 3 project class.  No prior knowledge is needed.  Learners will learn key terms and will be provided the sewing patterns needed to complete their projects.  There are no live meetings, but I am available to answer questions throughout the course.  Learners will be encouraged to show pictures and videos to show off the completed projects.  Learners will interact by adding positive comments on each other's accomplishments by posting in the classroom.  

Each week learners will have  a quiz to ensure they are learning the necessary information.  Learners will also enjoy a game each week to interact with each other as they enjoy a photo challenge.  They will answer questions by uploading a photo to answer each challenge question.  I will also be uploading challenge questions that they will answer in the classroom.  After each learner uploads their answers/pictures, I will submit a response.

WEEK ONE   
We will learn to thread our machine by watching a video tutorial as they practice on their machine at home.
We will learn how to thread and load a bobbin.
Key terms about fabrics, supplies and reading a pattern will be taught
Leaners will develop skills by sewing without thread as they sew lines and swirls and circles on plain paper....fun mazes and more.

Supplies week one...sewing machine, thread, bobbin, needle, print out of mazes and designs to trace with their sewing machine needle.

Week Two  

More terms and skills
learn how to turn things inside out with ease. 
hand sew & machine skills

Week Two project 
Hair Srunchy
5" by 42" fabric
10" piece of 1/4" elastic
scissors 
tape measure
machine, needle, matching thread color, hand sewing needle
2 small safety pins
2 1/2 yards 1/4' ribbon

week 3  
Reusable Lunch Bag Project
more skills and terms

Cotton fabric
1/6 yard of 42" wide fabric for bottom
1/6 yard 42 inch wide fabric for top
1/6 yard 42 inch wide fabric for middle
please avoid striped fabrics
you may use clear vinyl for middle if preferred 7-8 gauge
freezer paper  2 pieces 6" by 12"
thread to match top fabric
1/2 yard 1/2 inch  ribbon

week 4  
Felt Hamburger with layers of fixin's

iron...PARENTAL QUIDANCE NEEDED for this portion as well as during cutting please
felt fabrics
matching  threads
two 6" squares brown  for burger
two 6" squares beige   for  inside bun
two 6" squares red      for tomatoes
two 7X14" squares green for lettuce
three 6"  green for pickles...NOTE:  you may want to use a lighter green for lettuce and darker for pickles
polyester stuffing
seven 6" squares thin batting
7"X14" paper backed fusible web
scissors
pinking scissors for zip zag look on edges
sewing machine
bobbin


Standard/universal sewing machine needles 12 or 14 gauge suggested.
Learning Goals
In this 4 week flex class, learners will learn the basics of their machine, as well as sewing and completing three fun projects in this project based class.
learning goal

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Parental Guidance
parental guidance needed during ironing and cutting with scissors. Please observe your learner as they sew as sewing machine use should be monitored to avoid injury.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
state certified and successful, professional costume designer.  I have made dance costumes for professional dance school recitals, as well as minor league professional football cheer teams etc.  I have over 20 years of professional sewing experience and teaching young learners.

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$25

weekly or $100 for 4 weeks
4 weeks

Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13

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