Beginning Sewing

North Seattle Community College

Site Location: Greenwood Senior Center

Instructor:  O’Lisa Johnson

 

 

Course Description

 

No more struggling through sewing projects! This class will teach you to sew the fun and easy way. Learn how to operate your sewing machine, understand basic sewing terms and techniques, select fabric, read a pattern, layout and cut fabric and sew together a finished piece you can be proud of. Whether you want to redecorate your home or make crafts and clothes, we'll get you stitching in the right direction.

 

Course Objectives:

 

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

 

1. Understand basic sewing terms
2. Operate a sewing machine
3. Select Fabrics
4. Read a pattern
5. Layout fabric and pattern
6. Mark and cut fabric
7. Interpret pattern directions
8. Sew basic features
9. Sew fabric pieces

 

 

Basic Tools & Supplies Required

 

1. Sewing Machine, in good working order
2. Sewing Machine Power Cord
3. Sewing Machine Operators Manual
4. Sewing Machine needles - assorted sizes 11, 14, 16, 18
5. (2) Bobbins
6. Sharp Sewing Scissors (not paper)
7. Straight Pins - glass head Size 22, 1-3/8" long (white preferred)
8. Pin Cushion
9. Hand Sewing Needles - assorted sizes
10. Thimble
11. (2) Spools Thread - (1) white, (1) black
12. Tape Measure
13. Bobkin
14. Sewing Gauge
15. Seam Ripper
16. Marking Pencils - (1) white, (1) blue
17. Tracing Paper
18. Tracing Wheel

 

 

$15.00 for Project supplies to be paid to instructor. Project supplies include project handout, pattern and notions.