Sew Much Fun Summer Camp for Ages 8 to 12: Upcycling Made Fun and Easy With DC!
In this 5 days class, students will learn about sustainable fashion and upcycling through various projects. They will complete 4 projects in total. They will also learn parts of the sewing machine and basic sewing tools. Classes are so fun!
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will need to design each project after class on their own. This is after doing the projects during class with step by step instructions. Students will show their finished products during the next class meet up.Class Experience
Welcome to this class where your child will learn about sustainable fashion and upcycling! In the next few days, your child will be able to reclaim their clothes, revamp them and have new purpose for them. Yes! Most of the projects will utilize your child's clothes from their very own closet or drawers. **There must be at least 3 students signed up for the camp to take place**
Learning Goals
Students will learn about sustainable fashion and how important it is for the environment. Students will have fun transforming their clothes into other items. Students will learn how to sew and make simple products that they can use on a daily basis.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction & Safety
Learn about sewing machines, upcycling, and fashion sustainability 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Design simple headband
Learn how to make a simple headband using parts of a t-shirt 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Design scrunchie
Learn how to make a scrunchie using parts of a t-shirt 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Design face pad/make up remover
Learn how to make a face pad/make up remover using parts of a t-shirt and towel 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be near your child since students will be using a sewing machine, scissors, and sewing pins. Make sure students are practicing safety measures while in class.
Supply List
two used clean t-shirts (please don't buy new shirts); used clean towel/hand towel; sewing machine; seam ripper; white thread; black thread; scissors; sewing pins; measuring tape; measuring board; iron; ironing board; half inch elastic; safety pin
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University
My name is DC and I am Queen of 3 R's (Reclaim, Revamp, Repurpose). I have my bachelor degree in fashion design. I have been sewing since I was 11 years old as I would watch my mother create beautiful clothes. I have been teaching for decades. I have decades of experience with upcycling clothes and I have been teaching others to do the same. Reviews
Live Group Course
$180
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
