The Sewing Tree

Step Into Sewing After School Program

This is a multi-step series, described in detail below.

Each step involves two 4-week courses for a total of 8 hours of instruction.

Minimum 3 students.

Fee

Each 4 week course is $50.00 (Supplies included unless otherwise noted)

Schedule

Please refer to the Schedule

Step 1

Step 1 is comprised of two 4 week courses that will get you up and running.

We will explore the sewing machine and how it works, learn basic stitches, basic sewing techniques, and identify notions that you will need.

You will come away with the knowledge of how to run a machine and how to get started as well as completing several simple projects.

In order to best meet all our students needs, this series is taught on our school machines.  If you would like to learn on your personal machine, we recommend you sign up for Private or Semi-Private Lessons.

Step 2

Step 2 is comprised of two 4 week courses that are designed as a continuation of Step 1.

We will explore proper uses of different finishes, how to read a pattern, identify basic material classifications and learn different zipper techniques.

You will gain more confidence in you ability to use your machine and to make the correct choices when choosing and completing a project.

In order to best meet all our students needs, this series is taught on our school machines.  If you would like to learn on your personal machine, we recommend you sign up for Private or Semi-Private Lessons.

Please note that there is an additional $10.00 kit fee.

Step 3

Step 3 is comprised of two 4 week courses that will complete the series.

In this Step, we will delve further into uses of different materials, finishes and techniques so that you will be able to take your creativity to another level.

We will complete several projects and you will be required to do some "homework" sewing between classes.

By the end of this class, you will be able to take on a variety of projects confidently.

In order to best meet all our students needs, this series is taught on our school machines.  If you would like to learn on your personal machine, we recommend you sign up for Private or Semi-Private Lessons.

Please note that there is an additional $10.00 kit fee.