Sewing Class Schedule—Fall 2013…

I am posting my sewing class schedule so my local friends can easily check the calendar and see what new classes have been listed.

All classes are $15 and usually last about 2 hours.  The Anna Tote Bag is my first beginner class (for ages 8 and up) and is the only requisite for other classes.  If you have experience with sewing you may sign up for any class in any order.

I now have 2 Pre-beginner classes for ages 6-8.  They focus on a little bit of hand sewing, and sewing a straight line, and following a curve.

I teach sewing because I love it, not because I am an expert.  My goal is to help my students get excited about creating something independently and feel empowered to try something new—and hopefully continue sewing on their own and use their own creativity to make new things.  My classes are designed as project based so that you usually have something to go home with that is finished(excluding the Anna Tote Bag which is takes two class sessions to complete.)

All classes require the following supplies:

• a good pair of sewing scissors that will cut fabric 
• straight pins
• seam ripper
• Individual class material lists will be emailed to you when you contact me to sign up for the class.  The class materials are usually under $10 if shopping at Hobby Lobby or Walmart.

You are welcome to bring your own machine, but my classroom is equipped with machines that are perfect for beginners.

2013 Fall Class Schedule

PRE-BEGINNER CLASSES—Ages 6-8 years

(The Pre-Beginner classes are $15, but include all materials in the class fee)

Crayon Roll

Skills taught: straight lines, how to use a sewing machine(all class materials included with class fee)

Crayon Roll:

Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:30-11:30am

Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:30-11:30am

Bunny Hand Puppet

Skills taught: sewing curved lines, hand sewing, sewing on buttons, pinning(all materials included with class fee)

Bunny Hand Puppet:

Saturday, October 19, 2013 9:30-11:30am

BEGINNER CLASSES

All class are $15 per student and usually last 2 hours.

Tote Bag

(First beginner class and a pre-requisite for all other classes.  Taught in two, 2 hours class sessions)

Skills taught: cutting a pattern, pinning, sewing straight lines, pivot turns, sewing curved lines, backstitching, seam ripping, sewing boxed corners, finishing stitches

Anna Tote Bag

First Session($15):

Saturday, September 7, 2013 9-11am

Thursday, September 12, 2013 7-9pm

Saturday, October 19, 2013, 1-3pm

Second Section($15):

 Saturday, September 21, 2013 1-3

Thursday, September 19, 2013 7-9pm

Saturday, November 9, 2013 1-3pm 

Ruffle Embellished Canvas Bag

Skills taught: gathering, pinning ruffles, sewing ruffles, straight stitches

Ruffle Embellished Canvas Bag:

Saturday, September 14, 2013 1-3pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:30-1:30
Saturday, October 12, 2013 1-3pm

Thursday, October 17, 2013 7-9pm

Saturday, November 23, 2013 1-3pm

Up-cycled Ruffle Denim Skirt

Skills taught: pleating, pinning ruffles, sewing ruffles, straight stiches

Ruffle embellished denim skirt:

Saturday, October 26, 2013 1-3pm

Pleated Zipper Purse

Pattern by Skip to My Lou

Skills taught: pleating, basting, sewing zippers

Pleated Zipper Purse:

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 7-9pm

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 7-9pm
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 11:30-1:30

Saturday, November 16, 2013 11:30-1:30pm

Ruffle Embellished Pillow

(choose one design, either 12 x12 or 12x 16)

Skills taught: gathering, pleating, sewing ruffles, finishing stitches

Pillow:

Wednesday, October 16, 11:30-1:30

Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:30-11:30am

Lined Pencil Case or Sunglass Case

Skills taught: lining, button holes, sewing on a button

 

Lined Pencil Case or Sunglass Case

Saturday, September 7, 2013 1-3pm

Saturday, October 26, 2013 9:30-11:30
Saturday, November 23, 2013 9:30-11:30

Maisy Daisy Necklace

Skills taught: sewing tubes, knot tying, finished stitches, fabric yo-yo’s(hand gathering), sewing on a button

Maisy Daisy Necklace

Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:30-11:30am

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 7-9pm

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7-9pm

Sharon Burlap Market Tote

Skills taught: Sewing burlap, sewing tubes, boxed corners, finishing lining

Sharon Burlap Market Tote:

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7-9pm

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 7-9pm

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 7-9pm

And here is a list of classes by month, just in case that is easier…

September
Saturday, Sept 7--9-11 Tote Bag I
1-3 Pencil Case
Thursday, Sept 12--7-9 Tote Bag I
Saturday, Sept 14--9:30-11:30 Crayon
1-3 Ruffle Bag
*Wednesday, Sept 18--11:30-1:30 Ruffle Bag
7-9 Zipper pouch
Thursday, Sept 19--7-9 Tote Bag II
Saturday, Sept 21--1-3 Tote Bag II
Tuesday, September 24--7-9 Sharon Market Bag
October
Saturday, October 12--9:30-11:30 Maisy necklace
1-3 Ruffle bag
*Wednesday, October 16--11:30-1:30 Ruffle pillow
Thursday, October 17--7-9 Ruffle bag
Saturday, October 19--9:30-11:30 Bunny puppet
1-3 Tote Bag I
Tuesday, October 22--7-9 Sharon Market Bag
Wednesday, October 23--7-9 Zipper pouch
Saturday, October 26--9:30-11:30 Pencil pouch
1-3 Ruffle skirt
Tuesday, October 29 7-9 Maisy necklace
November
*Wednesday, November 6--11:30-1:30 Zipper pouch
7-9 Maisy necklace
Saturday, November 9--9:30-11:30 Pilllow
1-3 Tote Bag II
Wednesday, November 13--7-9 Sharon Market Bag
Saturday, November 16--9:30-11:30 Crayon Roll
1-3 Zipper pouch
Saturday, November 23--9:30-11:30 Pencil case
1-3 Ruffle Bag