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Sewing Confident Beginner: 18 Inch Doll Clothes - Classic Costume Club

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
In this class we will construct 4 costumes for 18 inch dolls including American Girl and My Generation Dolls.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(147 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
3-9 learners per class
45 min

What's included

6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
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 3-7 - finish the construction of the pieces assembled that day if you don't finish in class

Class Experience

In this class we will work together to sew 4 classic costumes for 18" dolls including a spider, ladybug, alien, and pumpkin. Prior to beginning class students must already be familiar with threading and basic functions of their sewing machine.

Day 1: Picking your fabric - we will discuss types of fabric and what fabrics are appropriate for this project. Students will need to purchase (or otherwise source) the fabric and other materials for their project between day 1 and day 2.

Day 2: Cutting your pattern - will will work together to cut our fabric. We will be discussing grains and directional pattern. We will also be beginning sewing 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 finish up.

Day 3: Pumpkin construction: we will be adding to our body to create our pumpkin costume this day.

Day 4: Ladybug construction: we will be adding to our body to create our ladybug costume this day.

Day 5: Alien construction: we will be adding to our body to create our alien costume this day.

Day 6: Spider construction: we will be adding to our body to create our spider costume this day.

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

Learning Goals

Students will have a better understanding of fabrics, patterns (and instructions) and basic sewing methods on fleece fabrics after finishing this class.

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 from Pixie Faire - https://etsy.me/3ffNKqp

Lesson 2-6:
fabric and other materials required for pattern (we will discuss these more during lesson 1)
scissors, pins, table space
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.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
4.8
147reviews
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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. 

I'm excited to meet you!

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