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Sewing Made Fun and Easy for Ages 8 to 12 Part One: Learning How to Sew With DC
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In this 6 weeks class, students will learn about sustainable fashion and upcycling through various projects. They will complete 11 projects in total. They will also learn parts of the sewing machine & how to sew from finishing the projects.
Class Experience
Welcome to this unique sewing class where students will learn about sustainable fashion and upcycling! In the days ahead, your child will be able to reclaim their clothes, revamp them and have a new purpose for them. Yes! Most of the projects will utilize your child's clothes from their very own closet or drawers. The other projects will require the purchase of fabric. We will take our time and learn step by step how to sew the various projects. **There must be at least 3 students signed up...
12 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction/SafetyIntroduction to sewing and upcycling. Go over safety using a sewing machineLesson 2Design Simple HeadbandLearning how to sew headbandsWeek 2Lesson 3Design ScrunchieLearning how to sew scrunchiesLesson 4Design Face Pad/Make Up RemoverLearning how to sew face pads/make up removersWeek 3Lesson 5Design T-shirt BagLearning how to turn a t-shirt into a useable bagLesson 6Design Simple Pillow CaseLearning how to sew pillow casesWeek 4Lesson 7Design BookmarkLearning how to sew fabric bookmarksLesson 8Design Tote BagLearning how to sew tote bagsWeek 5Lesson 9Design Zipper PouchLearning how to sew zipper pouchesLesson 10Design Throw PillowLearning how to sew throw pillowsWeek 6Lesson 11Design Draw String PouchLearning how to sew draw string pouchesLesson 12Design Book SleeveLearning how to sew book sleeves
- 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.
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.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails: 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.
Four 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, 2 1/2 yards of cotton fabric of your choice
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.
Joined June, 2024
New on Outschool
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University
Hi there! I have been a teacher for decades now. I even homeschooled my children. The type of classes that I love to teach are Haitian Creole, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Sustainability, and Sewing. I believe that it is important to learn skills...
Group Class
$42
weekly or $250 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
