Learning To Sew
I am a Registered Kids Can Sew® Instructor and use the Kids Can Sew® curriculum to teach each child to sew.
After school classes focus on clothing, however we also make some fun craft projects. Students supply their own fabric, thread, elastic, etc. for each project. Classes are held in my home studio in Dublin.
Projects Students Sew
Students start with the Level 1 Collection and progress to the next level upon completion. Each level takes approximately 1 school year to complete. Students learn to sew at their own pace. This means they will never fall behind.
What Students Learn
Students will start with the basics and progress in their knowledge. Students learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, pin, cutting fabric, hemming, casings, ironing, using a pattern, following instructions and "sew" much more.
Level 1 Girls/Boys
Girls 8-12 years
Classic Collection
Level 1 students will make the following projects:
Sewing Pack
Notions Bag
Cool Cat Pillow
Peasant Nightgown
Peasant Blouse
Round Neck Blouse
Pants
Skirt
Boys/Girls 8-12 years
Casual Collection
Level 1/1.5 students will make the following projects.
Back Pack
Sport Shorts
Cargo Shorts
V-Neck Shirt
Diggity Dog Pillow
Paw Pillow
For boys or girls or those wanting or needing extra practice before Level 2.
Level 2
Level 3
Teens
Girls 8-12 years
Fashion Collection
Level 2 Students having completed any 1st year Packet and will make the following:
Elephant Pillow
Lounge Pants
Easy Pleat Skirt
Raglan Tee (mid sleeve)
Raglan Tee (short sleeve)
Maxi Skirt
Should Tie Purse
Girls 11-12 years
Fashion Collection
Level 3 Students having completed any 1st & 2nd year Packet and will make the following:
Leggins
Chloe Dress
Skater Skirt
Petal Purse
Pinwheel Pillow
Pleated Pouch
Teen 13-14 years
Fashion Collection
Teen Students make the following projects:
Sewing Bag
Shirt
Capris
Zipper Pouch
Purse
Pillow
Pleated Pouch
Additional Craft items are available to make IN ADDITION to the projects above. Above projects provide a solid foundation for learning to sew. After Level 3 is completed, students can move into easy commercial patterns.