Week 5 | July | Fundamentals of Sewing: Grades 7-9
non-credit – in person
- Dates: July 28 – August 1
- Times: 1:30 -4 PM
- Meetings: 5
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Instructor: Laura Tanzer
$195.00
14 in stock
Description
This sewing camp will cover basic hand sewing terms and techniques, including how to use a needle and thread, pins, scissors and fabrics. The main goal is to understand, and practice with, the tools for basic sewing, so that students can create and mend items that are made in textiles. In addition to the basic tools and techniques, students will learn skills such as how to use a sewing machine, how to hem, and how to sew on a button. After brief presentations of the tools and uses, students will practice using these tools by creating both a ‘sampler’ and a small project such as a pouch/purse. Students will use the basic tools for hand sewing, such as needle, thread, pins, scissors, seam ripper. They will also learn about fabrics, such as woven and knit, and the differences in sewing on each. Each student will also finish camp with their own sewing kit so they can continue to create! NOTE: Please check the supply list for suggested camp supplies. Camp will culminate in an exhibition on the final day.
This course must meet minimum enrollment by July 21 in order to run. Register today!
Supply List
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Most supplies for camp are provided.
- Students should consider bringing various fabrics and buttons they would like to use or learn about. Fabric pieces can be 1 yard or less.
- If your child has a home sewing machine they will be encouraged to bring it with them to learn on during the machine sewing skills portion of the camp. They will not need to bring machines on the first day.
