Kids Learn to Sew - 4 Week Workshop

Kids Learn to Sew - 4 Week Workshop

Kids Learn to Sew

4-week workshop - Learn the basic techniques that will help inspire creations to come! Each week we will learn a new technique or skill to help build confidence. Projects will be straight stitch projects to help master the basics of keeping a straight line, seam allowance and clean stitching.

- Sewing Machine Basics - March 6 10:00 AM -12:30 PM Learn all about using the sewing machine from bobbin filling, threading, necessary cleaning, changing a needle, about needles and more! Then we will practice our stitches on sewing sheets getting us prepped to make a square pincushion! After students make a pincushion, fabric and polyfill are provided to complete the project. – Pillows Applique Felt Pillows 10x10 - March 13, 10:00 AM -12:30 PM Each student creates a pillow with their first initial.  Using felt and they will choose pieces to construct their design on the pillow front, then learning about applique they will sew on their design. Students will learn the proper order to build a decorative pillow. They will learn about design, applique and basic pillow construction. – French Seam Pillowcases!March 20, 10:00 AM -12:30 PM Then we will tackle French seams! A fantastic finishing that makes a project go from homemade to handmade! Students will learn about pivoting and turning, french seams, and the burrito roll. – Tote bag - March 27, 10:00 AM -12:30 PM In the final class of the workshop, students will learn how to construct a lined library tote bag with inside pockets. Prerequisites: None What you will learn: Sewing Basics Applique Pillow Making Working with Felt Flipping and Turning Cutting Piecing Seam Allowance Threading the Machine and SO MUCH MORE! Ages: 10-15 Max Students: 6 ***(please advise in the notes section when registering if you have a machine or need to use one) Bring: Sewing Machine (please note at registration if you need a machine) Small Sewing Kit Thread (matching spool of thread for each project) 1 Pack of Microtex Needles Sewing Scissor 1/4 Yard Cotton Solid (Pillowcase project) 3/4 Yard Cotton Print (multi-directional prints work best - Pillowcase Project) 1/2 Yard Solid Cotton (Tote Bag Main Fabric) 1/2 Yard Solid Cotton (Tote Bag lining) 1.5 yards of cotton webbing/strapping for tote bag Supplies provided by the instructor: Sewing machine for those that need to borrow one Felt for Applique Pillow Scrap Fabric for Pincushion on 1st Day Two pcs of 10x10 fabric for Applique Pillow

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Needle, Ink and Thread

Kids Learn to Sew - 4 Week Workshop is taking place at Needle, Ink and Thread, which is located at 2290 Patterson Road in Kettering. Needle, Ink and Thread - Needle Ink and Thread is a sewing studio that holds private lessons, group classes, workshops, birthday parties, charity drives and so much more!