The Art of Sewing Patchwork
-Learners will learn to sew a decorative patch onto a piece of fabric or clothing.
-Learners will learn professional finished techniques to create a polished look
-Learners will learn basic hand sewing/embroidery
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. I will provide 2 free demos of my own patchwork designs for students to practice with on their own.Progress Report
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This is a onetime mini class to introduce the world of designing with sustainability in mind as well as give the learner a way to try out sewing and see if they would like to dive into a more deeper context of sewing. I will be teaching students to sew patches by machine/hand onto items they already have to upstyle any garment or accessory. The topics I will cover will be topics of sustainability, upstyling and color blocking We will meet via zoom for 1 hour and begin with me introducing upstyling ideas by using scraps of fabric to redesign an already garment or create a patchwork piece to start a garment. I will demonstrate step by step sewing techniques as the learner follow along at their sewing machine. My style of teaching is very detailed, I will be emphasizing how paying attention to details are important when wanting to stay accurate and neat. I am patient with learners and I love to see progress more than perfection. Learners will be able to interact with me through the zoom classroom, email and extra video demos.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to measure and accurately cut stacks of fabric into different shapesStudents will learn basic sewing terminology
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that needles, machinery and cutting tools such as scissors will be used during class so please be advised.
Pre-Requisites
Learners will need to have basic knowledge of how to operate a sewing machine
Supply List
Learners will need -basic sewing machine -thread -needle -straight pins -scissors -1-2 yards of fabric (old or new) -rotary cutter -cutting mat -1 24in clear ruler -1 18in ruler -fabric marking chalk/pen
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a degree in Fashion Design from City College of San Francisco and have over a decade of experience in education, having worked as a teacher assistant in public and private K-8 schools. For the past 10 years, I have been teaching sewing classes at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, covering a wide range of projects, including bag making, basic skirt and pant blocks, bodices, patchwork, and more.
I am the founder of Frumiesha Brown Transcendence, a clothing line specializing in custom-made designs and alterations aimed at extending the life of cherished garments. As a Macy’s Upstyling Sustainability Contest winner and an experienced wardrobe stylist, I bring a deep commitment to creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship to all aspects of my work.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-12
2-12 learners per class
