What Will You Learn?

• 1. Ability to safely and effectively use common hand-sewing tools, such as a needle and thread, to create a variety of stitches.
• 2. Understanding of basic sewing machine operations, including threading, stitching, and tension control, and ability to sew simple machine stitches.
• 3. Ability to select appropriate fabrics for a project based on color, texture, and fiber content, and understanding how different fabrics can be utilized in sewing.
• 4. Understanding of the different types of zippers and buttons, and ability to sew buttonholes and install zippers to different garments or accessories.
• 5. Knowledge of design principles, such as pattern layout, sizing, and fitting, and ability to apply them to garment patterns.
• 6. Understanding of basic quilting techniques, such as piecing, basting, and quilting, and ability to create simple patchwork designs and projects.
• 7. Ability to repair basic garments, such as hemming pants and darning socks, and understanding of garment tailoring techniques.
• 8. Confidence to tackle a diverse range of sewing projects, from household items to fashion accessories, and understanding how to make each project functional and personalized.
• 9. Awareness of basic sewing terminologies and how to read and understand sewing pattern instructions and construction.
• 10. Improved creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance, allowing students to express their artistic vision and express themselves through sewing projects.