Adult Sewing
In this course, you will learn basic hand sewing techniques and become familiar with a sewing machine. You will become familiar with different fabrics to incorporate to multiple sewing projects. working knowledge of draping and pattern making; the awareness of the finished garment and how to construct it. You will learn the techniques needed to create basic details in a garment and enjoy a new source of design inspiration.
Sewing Basic
In this course, you will learn basic hand-sewing techniques and become familiar with sewing machines. You will become familiar with different fabrics to incorporate into multiple sewing projects. Working knowledge of draping and pattern making; the awareness of the finished garment and how to construct it. You will learn the techniques needed to create basic details in a garment and enjoy a new source of design inspiration.
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Hand sewing (running, back, and whip stitches)
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Button and applique sewing
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Understanding the workings of an at-home sewing and serger machine
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Understand commercial sewing patterns
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Practice sewing techniques through multiple projects throughout the term
Tailoring / Alteration
Students will explore classic tailoring techniques. Students are encouraged to bring in their personal garments in need of alterations to complete with help of the instructor. Each class has a different lecture for different tailoring styles needed for our modern clothing. By the end of the course students will be able to apply appropriate hand or machine skills to any alteration obstacle.
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Learn different hand stitches used to hems and repairs
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Use the different stitches and presser feet for alteration advantages
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Manipulate clothing for a better fit using darts, elastic, etc.
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Upcycling clothing
Prerequisite - Beginner sewing or should be able to confidently thread a machine, whined a bobbin, and sew a 4 corner spiral.)
Pattern Making
This course is for students ready to expand their knowledge from commercial patterns to drafting pattern pieces from basic blocks. Students will create pattern blocks to fit their personal person. Once blocks are formed, students will manipulate the patterns to make their own unique garments. The instructor will guide lectures and demonstrate how to build students’ patternmaking knowledge. This course will briefly cover illustration to portray design ideas.
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Learn how to build basic blocks/slopers
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Manipulate blocks
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Draft patterns
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Use critical thinking on how to sew garments together
Prerequisite - Beginner sewing or should be able to confidently thread a machine, whined a bobbin, and sew a 4 corner spiral.
Upcycling Fashion
Upcycling in clothing is the method of taking old, worn-out, or damaged materials and transforming them into brand-new pieces. In this course, students will learn how to turn old or discarded clothes and materials into new and valuable apparel and accessories. By cutting and sewing, the students will give new life to old items and extend the time they are being used. Upcycling clothes is a great way to minimize the impact of fashion on the environment.