One Stitch, Step Two

4 week course, date TBD

This is the course for people with a little experience in sewing. At least, they can thread the machine and make a pillow case. Also, for all my students who was at the Step 1 course.

This 4 week course will go further:

– how to make pockets of various kinds,

– how to make drawstring bags, tips and tricks for better stitching,

– first steps into making garments, proper measuring.

Week 1, 

Pockets for various purposes.

Project – We will start a drawstring bag and attach at least 2 pockets to the sides.

Week 2, 

Proper marking of the fabric, covering raw edges.

Project – Finishing the bag, adding strings.

Week 3,

More complex ways to finish the edges, facing.

Project – a cover for the Kleenex box.

Week 4, 

How to measure people, first steps into dress making.

Project – doll-size robe (with instructions how to make it your size).

Some experience needed, suitable for ages 12+

You need to have your own sewing machine, an extension cord (2-3 m long), and your sewing box (scissors, threads, needles, measuring tape, fabric marker, or chalk). Other tools and materials we will discuss during the first class.

If you don’t have a sewing machine, let me know, I can arrange you a machine to use.

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