Sewing Beginner: 18 Inch Doll Clothes - Block Reversible Dress
In this class we will construct a dress for 18 inch dolls including American Girl and My Generation Dolls.
Mrs Aubrey
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(147)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The homework for this class varies by class. Class 1 - source fabric Class 2 - finish cutting if you don't finish during class Class 3 & 4 - finish the basic construction of dress if you don't finish in class Class 5 - take a photo of your finished project and post it to share with the class.Class Experience
In this class we will work together to sew a dress for 18" dolls. Day 1: Picking your fabric - we will discuss types of fabric and what fabrics are appropriate for this project. We will also discuss threading your machine so students have time to practice prior to beginning to sew. Students will need to purchase (or otherwise source) the fabric for their project between day 1 and day 2. Day 2: Cutting your pattern - will will work together to cut our pattern/fabric. We will be discussing grains and directional patterns. Day 3: Sewing day 1 - we will be doing the basic sewing of our items this day. Your student will need access to a sewing machine (and adult supervision as necessary) this day. We should be able to do most of the sewing during class but your child may require a bit more machine time after class if they need to catch up. Day 4: Sewing day 2 & 3 - this day we will be sewing. Day 5: Sewing day 4 - we will be doing finishes and trims this day. Your student will need access to a sewing machine (and adult supervision as necessary) this day. By the end of class your student should have a finished piece of clothing. Please note that this is a leveled class. Each student is required to know how to accomplish the tasks in the previous levels before beginning classes of a higher level as I will no longer be covering those skills in higher level courses. If students need help learning a skill they have missed in a previous level class please message me and I can point you to a class where we teach that skill or set up a private lesson to make sure the skill is learned. Novice: straight stitches, hems, casings, elastic Beginner: straight stitching, some hand sewing, applying snaps Confident Beginner: gathering, hook & loop tape (aka velcro) Intermediate: fold over elastic, stretch lace, bias tape, pleats, darts, zippers, and pockets Advanced Intermediate: sizing techniques Experienced: beading, buttonholes, welt pockets Advanced: couture techniques, french seams
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to have access to a working sewing machine for this class. The instructor will be using an older version of this machine: https://amzn.to/2XtCcsY
Students are responsible for knowing how to turn on, and thread their spacific machine prior to beginning class. If you need help with these steps often craft store employees (who you can meet with personally) and/or youtube videos are of great assistance. Please let the instructor know prior to class if you are still struggling and we will find a way to help.
Supply List
Lesson 1: printed copy of pattern found here - http://etsy.me/3q6shpe Lesson 2: fabric and other materials required for pattern (we will discuss these more during lesson 1) scissors, pins, table space Lesson 3 - 5: sewing machine (and adult supervision/assistance if necessary)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
147reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young Univeristy - Idaho
Hello! I'm Aubrey and I am mom to 9 crazy children ages four through sixteen. We live on a homestead in Idaho where we raise rabbits, chickens, turkeys, ducks, quail, goats, pigs and sheep.
I have a degree in Math Education and one in Family History but I love to teach a number of subjects. I absolutely love meeting new students! My favorite thing about teaching is helping my students to learn to use the tools that I am giving them in their daily life. Join my classes to learn about math, English, history and many more homestead themed topics to help you complete daily tasks and possibly find a new hobby in the process.
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Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-9 learners per class
