In this 4 week, FLEXIBLE class,students will learn basic machine sewing skills as they create 3 finished projects to include a  pillow, 2 placemats and a tote bag with handles.(Great  for shopping or travel!) This is a flexible class so there are no live classes. I will walk the students through step by step instructions for each project. Students will learn about different fabrics, machine terminology, cutting and measuring fabrics, how to create a pattern,sewing straight seams and more.
Sewing is becoming a "lost art" but it is a wonderful life skill that teaches creativity, imagination,focus, organization skills and eye hand coordination. Sewing helps learners build discipline and patience and it also promotes calm and gives a student a sense of accomplishment and pride. Sewing allows a child the opportunity to design and plan.

Week 1: Let's Learn about the Sewing Machine and sewing simple straight lines. Plan to have about a 1/4 yard of cotton fabric for practice.
Week 2: Make a Pillow.You will need a 1/2 yard of a cotton fabric and a bag of stuffing
Week 3: Make Placemats You will need 1/2 yard of two coordinating fabrics
Week 4 Tote Bag You will need  1/2 yard of 2 coordinating fabrics and a yard of webbing for handles.
Lessons will take 30 minutes to 1 hour  to complete. All projects will need thread to match. Please do not hesitate to ask questions and leave comments in the classroom. Students will post pictures of their weekly projects in various stages for feedback. Students can ask questions and they will be answered.Learners should post pictures of their completed projects to share with the class and should comment on others work.