Sewing Intermediate: 18 Inch Doll Dress like Felicity Historical - 1770 Gown
Join us as we create an authentic 1770 gown and cap just like Felicity may have worn in Colonial Williamsburg during the Revolutionary War.
Mrs Aubrey
Average rating:
4.8
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class we will work together to sew a traditional, colonial style dress for 18" dolls. This style of dress would have been worn during the Revolutionary War and is similar to the ones Felicity wears in the American Girl books. Prior to beginning class students must already be comfortable with their sewing machine and able to sew straight lines. Day 1: Picking your fabric - we will discuss types of fabric and what fabrics are appropriate for this project including what would be authentic prints and patterns for this time period and style. While we talk students will be cutting their patterns. 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 fabric. We will be discussing grains, directional patterns, and intermediate level pattern markings. Day 3-6: Sewing day - we will be doing the sewing of our items these days. Your student will need access to a sewing machine and iron (and adult supervision as necessary) during this time. 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. 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 from Pixie Faire - https://etsy.me/35Ozl2J Lesson 2: fabric and other materials required for pattern View B Dress ~ 1/2 yard (0.5 m) Apron, Cap, Fichu, Sleeve Ruffles ~ 1 yard (1 m) three 3/8-inch (9 mm) buttons 62-inches narrow lace 5-inches 3/8-inch (9 mm) wide elastic 24-inches (61 cm) narrow lace two miniature straight pins, can be found at many craft stores scissors, pins, table space Lesson 3 - 6: sewing machine (and adult supervision/assistance if necessary) iron hand sewing needle
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
146reviews
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
$75
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-9 learners per class
