What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. 0 to 30 minutes per week There will be no specific assigned homework, but students might like to do extra parts on their project.Class Experience
We will learn basic hand sewing skills while we make cute and fun projects! We will learn how to cut the felt, thread a needle, tie a knot, separate embroidery floss, use pins, and add detail work. Students will be encouraged to be creative with their projects! We will work together during our online class to make the project of the month. Some projects may take multiple weeks as each project will go at the students pace. Some classes may have multiple projects going on at once. We will always have a project of the week for any new learners that joins us! Learners will be able to freely ask questions about their project and receive guided instruction. Learners can freely chat as we have fun sewing together! There is no pre-requisite experience. Student will need to purchase required materials for class prior to our class Since instruction will occur at each learners pace, please contact instructor before enrolling to find out the specific project we will be working on. Winter Theme: Medieval Fantasy January: Knight in Shining Armor finger puppet, Princess finger puppet February: Valentine Project, Dragon Finger Puppet March: Unicorn finger puppet April: Castle May: Butterfly Banner June: Butterfly Banner July: Eagle Finger Puppet August: Gnome, Gnomess September: Mushroom House October: Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookies November: Gingerbread House December: Gingerbread House, Puppet #hand sewing #hand stitching #felt projects #unique sewing #unschool #homeschool #after school #felt fun
Learning Goals
Students will gain basic hand sewing skills. Sewing is a life skill that can help you in your daily life. Not only do our projects build creative skills, but may help learners be able to fix clothing and household items in the future.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using scissors in this class and will require parental guidance.
Supply List
Required supplies for class: Needle with a medium sized eye Sharp scissors able to cut fabric 2 sewing pins A pencil Teacher print-off of pattern (will be posted in the classroom on Mondays) Felt (colors dependent on project) Embroidery Floss (colors dependent on project) Helpful to have: pincushion, box to store supplies in between classes
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Truman State University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
Mrs. Erickson has 26 years of experience teaching private piano lessons, seven years experience teaching in the public schools, and personal experience sewing.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 75 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class