YEAR 1 SEWING
Learn to sew program for ages 8 and up. Six week terms. Six levels to work through, finish one level and get a certificate to move to the next level.
With your workbook, charts progress and will make two projects each term at least to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the term.Term 1: Introduction to sewing - All basic hand sewing stitches covered. Pins and patterns and some lovely projects.
Term 2: Fun sewing, use skills learned and add new ones to complete more soft toys. Learn to sew corners, curves and following shapes. (sewing machine intro)
Term 3: Sew on... casing and drawstrings and create dolls and clothing for your doll.
Term 4: Emblishments - appliques, beads sequins.
Terms 5: Working on a larger piece of fabric, PJ's and bags
Term 6: Cross stitch and chain stitch and a final project.
There are loads of fun things to sew including soft toys, handy bags and purses and your own clothes.
Need more info? Call on 077 17315735
Classes grouped by age 8-11 and 11+ .To book any of the following sessions please email me with your child's age and level and which class they would like to be in.
Level 1 - Introduction to sewing
| Dates | Times | Price | Location |
| Nov 5th-Dec10th Sat. 8-11 Years | 9.45-11.00 am | 60.00 | Beck |
| Nov 2nd- Dec 7th Wed 11 Years + | 4.00-5.15 pm | 60.00 | Beck |
Level 2 - Sewing more
More sewing! Intro to sewing on a machine use more stitches and finishes. Building on skills learned in Level 1.
| Dates | Times | Price | Location |
| Contact me for info. | 60.00 | Beckenham |
Term 3 - Sewing more.
Sewing zips and buttonholes.Sew bigger projects. Learning to layer and create effects. Appliques, embroidery techniques.
Dates and times to be confirmed. To be put on the list email me here
YEAR 2 SEWING
This year is dedicated to clothing and adding sewing skills. Seamstress' at this level are very confident on a sewing machine and can now plan a project to it's end. This level is for exploring different methods and each level is completed by mastering the skills through project work. Independent work is encouraged.
Term 1. Up-cycling a men's shirt into a halter top and a zipper pouch. We also start patterning a skirt.
Term 2. Finishing up the zipped skirt and making Christmas presents.
Term 3. Using a commercial pattern to make a blouse. Up-cycling a pair of jeans to make a handbag.
Term 4. Color theory for putting fabrics together. Pleats and folds and button holes for a lined tote bag. Adding embellishments in a skirt.
Term 5. More zips, exposed zips in clothing. Fabric flowers. Working to embellish existing clothing. Fabric flowers. We make a brooch, hair band, cuff and belt.
Term 6. Make a kimono dress.
| Dates | Times | Price | Location |
| Nov 3rd- Dec 8th- Thursday | 5.15-6.30 | 70.00 | Beckenham |
For more info contact me on 077 17315735