Lesson Plans

Class 1 - Intro

• Main Lesson Topic: How to Sew
• Project: Scrunchie + Tote Bag

Class 2 - Tops

• Main Lesson Topic: What is a Hem & How to Thread our Machines
• Project: Tops

Class 3 - Skirts

Main Lesson Topic: How to make a gathered ruffle (basting or pulling elastic) & Elastic Waistbands
Project: Basic Skirt

 Class 4 - Dresses

Main Lesson Topic: Lettuce Hem
Project: Basic Dress

Class 5 - Basic Zipper Pouches

Main Lesson Topic: Installing Zippers, topstitching, difference between woven vs non woven
Project: Basic Zipper Pouch

 Class 6 - Shorts

Main Lesson Topic: How to fill a new bobbin and thread the bobbin
Project: Basic Shorts

Class 7 - Pants with Side Pockets

Main Lesson Topic: Sewing Side Pockets
Project: Basic Pants with Pockets

 Class 8 - Hand Sewing Project: Icon Keychain and Pillow 

Main Lesson Topic: Mastering Hand Sewing Techniques
Project: Personalized Icon Keychain and Mini Pillow

Class 9/10 - Rompers/Jumpsuits Part 1 & 2

Main Lesson Topic: Parts of the machine (day 2: how to sew a button)
Project: Basic Romper or Jumpsuit

 Class 11 - Cardigans

Main Lesson Topic: Sewing Buttonholes by Machine
Project: Cozy Button-Up Cardigan

Class 12 - Mini Projects - a get-creative class!

Main Lesson Topic: Mastering Topstitching Techniques
Projects: Mini Projects – Bookmark, Twist Headbands, Keychains, Baby Clothes/Accessories

 Class 13 - Sewing Tops with Hoods

Main Lesson Topic: Sewing Hoods and Facing Finishing Techniques
Project: Hooded Tops (with optional sleeves or sleeveless finishes)

Class 14 - Jean Jacket Patches

Main Lesson Topic: Appliqué and Pivoting Techniques
Project: Appliqué on Jean Jackets

Class 15 - Color Blocking

Mini Lesson Topic: Creating New Fabric with Scrap Pieces
Project: Color-Blocked Item of Your Choice

Class 16 - Sewing Robes (Part 1)

Lesson Topic: How to sew on velcro
Project: Part 1: Preparing and Constructing the Robe Base

 Class 17 - Sewing Robes (Part 2)

Part 2: Finishing and Customizing the Robe

Lesson: Bias Tape

Class 18 - Quilting

Main Lesson Topic: How to Quilt
Project: Create a Small Quilt (Baby Quilt or Lap Quilt)

 Class 19 - Squared Zipper Pouch

Main Lesson Topic: Refresh Zipper Installation / Creating boxed corners
Project: Create a Square Zipper Pouch

Class 20 - Upcycling & Repurposing

Mini Lesson Topic: Breathing New Life into Old Clothes
Project: Transform Thrift Store Finds