Fashion & Sewing
(9 to 14 Year-Old)
In this course, students will learn basic hand sewing techniques and become familiar with a sewing machine. They will familiarize themselves with different fabrics to incorporate into multiple sewing projects.
Fall Semester: August 21- October 28, 2023
Fashion & Sewing I Beginner Sewing
- Introduction to basic hand-sewing and at-home sewing machine techniques
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Hand sewing (running, back, and whip stitches)
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Button sewing (parallel and cross)
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understanding the workings of an at-home sewing machine
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Practice sewing techniques through multiple projects throughout the term
Fashion & Sewing II Advanced Sewing
- Learn to read commercial patterns
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Strengthen hand sewing techniques with a variety of hem finishings
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Learn to use an at-home serger machine
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Understand commercial sewing patterns
Fashion & Sewing III Apparel Sewing
- Further knowledge and skills working with commercial clothing patterns.
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Incorporate serging of all pattern pieces
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Read pattern instructions with full comprehension.
Fashion & Sewing Project Independent Sewing
- Personal study of making personal projects (apparel and accessories)
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Continue to strengthen sewing techniques through an array of projects.
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Broaden knowledge of variant design details
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Experiment with different fabrics
