We will meet one time a week. 
Each week, the instructor will show a new project. Learners will then begin their project. Instructor provides tips, tricks and advice while the learners work on their project. 
This course is designed for the advanced beginner, learner should have mastered beginner sewing skills. Learner should know the basic operations of their sewing machine, pattern cutting, and basic stitches.
A learner at this level is demonstrating that they enjoy sewing and wish to improve their skills. 
Most sewing projects will require minimum supplies and we try to keep supply costs under $5 per project. A sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed. 
At the conclusion of each meeting, learners will decide on what project they would like to do at the next meeting. 
Socialization is highly encouraged throughout the meeting & learners are asked to leave their cameras on and socialize. 
The teaching style is casual with lots of fun and laughs! 

Here are some examples of what you will learn:
Week 1 / Aug 15:      Learn the steps of garment (clothing) construction
Week 2 / Aug 22:    How to mark patterns effectively to make time at the machine easier
Week 3 / Aug 29:    Construct a dress or top (you choose) from start to finish
Week 4 / Sep 5:    Construct a dress, part 2
Week 5 / Sep 12:      How to create darts
Week 6 / Sep 19:    Make perfect pleats
Week 7 / Sep 26:    Make a pattern using your favorite piece of clothing
Week 8 / Oct 3:    Catch up on projects
Week 9 / Oct 10:      Add a pocket to a shirt front
Week 10 / Oct 17:  Add a side pocket to pants/shorts/dress
Week 11 / Oct 24:  How and when to use various fasteners - zips, buttons, hook/loop
Week 12 /  Oct 31: Advanced seam finishes using the sewing machine
Week 13 / Nov 7:  More advanced seam finishes
Week 14 / Nov 14:     Upcycling fabric and how to save on your sewing projects
No classes Week of Nov 21
Week 15 / :   Discover the decorative stitches that your sewing machine can do
Week 16 / Nov 28:   More decorative stitches
Week 17 / Dec 5:    Adding embellishments, ribbons, or patches to your project
Week 18 / Dec 12:  Catch up on projects
Week 19 / Dec 19:  Sewing on specialty fabrics - "Faux fur and other fabulous things"
Each week learner will add to their knowledge of sewing. We will learn with hands-on projects. Learners enjoy having the ability to choose the project that they would like to create. We try to conserve fabric and supplies to keep costs down. Some weeks will also include video instruction to prepare for the next class. These videos can include pattern cutting, finishing instructions or other directions for projects. The class is casual, fun, and relaxing. It is intended to encourage the learner to have a life-long enjoyment of sewing. Come have fun, learn new skills, and socialize!