Kids Learn to Sew – 4 Week Workshop – Sat Oct 9th-30th 10-12:15

$185.00

Kids Learn to Sew

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

Masks are required for all classes as well as basic social distancing.

Prerequisites: Kids Sewing Basics

Ages: 10-17

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Description

Kids Learn to Sew

In this 4-week workshop – Learn the basic techniques that will help inspire kids’ creative side! Each week we will learn a new style or skill to help build confidence. Projects will be straight stitch to help master the basics of keeping a straight line, seam allowance, and clean stitching.

What will they make?!

  • – Pillows Applique Felt Pillows 10×10 – 
    First, each student creates a pillow with their first initial.  Next, we will use high-quality 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, and they will learn about design, applique, and basic pillow construction.
  • – French Seam Pillowcases!
    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 – 
    In this workshop, students will learn how to construct a lined library tote bag! Using half-inch seam allowances and sewing inside out! Flipping and turning as well as topstitching.
  • – Hand Embroidery Basics with Sampler – 
    Finally, in the last class of the workshop, students will learn how to hand embroidery with fun and decorative stitches that they can add to their sewing projects this final week, and we will have Donuts for the last class from Stan the Donut Man. (We will be sitting at our stations while eating so they can eat without masks, once we are done with donuts we will start stitching and masks will need to return for the remainder of the class (unless taking a drink).

Prerequisites: Kids Sewing Basics

What you will learn:

Hand Embroidery Stitches
Applique
Pillow Making
Working with Felt
Flipping and Turning
Cutting
Piecing
Pinning
Seam Allowance
Measuring
French Seams

Ages: 10-17

Max Students: 6
***(Then, 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
Two pcs of 10×10 fabric for Applique Pillow
Embroidery Sampler, Floss, Embroidery needle and Hoop

Class Policies

Class Cancellation Policy & Payments

Full payment is due upon signing up.
• 100% of fees credited to another course if the student cancels 4 days before the scheduled date.
  • However, you will need to reschedule within 15 days and schedule for no more than 30 days from the original class.
  • The class fee is forfeit if not rescheduled within this timeframe.

IF CANCELLATION LESS THAN 4 DAYS before the registered class date, there will be no credit.

  • No exceptions, this ensures that other students waiting for a seat are not missing learning opportunities due to late cancellations.

No-shows give up any refund or exchange.

**Classes canceled by the studio will receive class credit.
We try to limit classes canceled however there may be times that a class will be canceled and if this happens, you will receive an email with a coupon code to reschedule your class at your convenience. If you would prefer that I put you in the next class scheduled automatically, please just let me know. 

Times:

All classes start on time. Please be prompt, if you can come up with 5 minutes early for set up.

Please do not come more than 5 minutes early to the studio; I will open the doors 5 min prior. I sometimes have offsite classes, private lessons or appts before the class. 

If you use freeways to get to us, be aware of the rush-hour traffic, please plan accordingly.

If you are over ½ an hour late, you will need to schedule a private lesson at your cost. You might miss out on precious information.  Please make sure you give yourself time for traffic and travel.

Returns/Refunds:

No Refund or Transfer of funds, if upon cancellation is 4 days or less before the start of the class.

If you are canceling before the 4 days cut off will result in a CLASS  credit.

Refund and Return Policy

All Sales Are Final.

No Refunds or Returns.If there is damage during shipping, I will do my best to replace the item quickly.  Contact me within the first two days of receiving the product and email me with a picture of the damaged product (after opening the container), along with a photo of the shipping container before the product was opened.** I want you to enjoy what I make, but it is the BUYERS responsibility to notify me of any issues promptly. **

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