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.
Intro to Sewing
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 and 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 sewing patterns
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Practice sewing techniques through multiple projects throughout the term
Advanced Sewing
In this course, You will continue to strengthen your sewing techniques by becoming familiar with Commercial patterns and an at-home serger machine. You will learn about different fabrics to incorporate into a more in-depth commercial sewing project. Learn sewing and fabric terminology of patterns and materials: the awareness of the finished garment and how to construct it.
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Understand commercial sewing patterns
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Read pattern instructions with full comprehension
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Understanding the workings of an at-home sewing and serger machine
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Incorporate serging of all pattern pieces
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Experiment with different fabrics
Prerequisite - Intro to Sewing or should be able to confidently thread a machine, whine a bobbin, and sew a 4-corner spiral.)
Tailoring / Alteration
Learn the basics of tailoring your own clothing in our Tailoring and Alterations Course! We’ll teach you essential sewing skills to repair minor everyday clothing issues. Bring in the clothes you love but wish fit better—we’ll help you adjust them! Learn to take in or let out seams, fix hems, replace zippers, sew buttons, adjust closures, and add darts for a perfect fit.
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All fabric materials and machine usage are included in the tuition fees.
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Students can enroll at any time during the semester, with tuition prorated accordingly.
Prerequisite - Intro to Sewing or should be able to confidently thread a machine, whine a bobbin, and sew a 4-corner spiral.)