Kids’ Sewing - age 8-12

Learn how to use the sewing machine, cut patterns and sew. Develop your own personal sewing kit. Bags, pillows and simple clothing lead to more complex projects as you gain more experience. Sewing is practical and fun. Once you know how to do it you can make great things for yourself and for friends.

Course Number

CC112

Class Size

8

Age Range

8-12

Skill Level

All Levels

Prerequisite

None

Materials

You may use our sewing machines or bring your own.

With the instructor’s advice, each student will supply fabric and develop a personal sewing kit.

Recommended sewing kit:

  • Class 66 bobbins (plastic)
  • Dressmaker shears (Fiskars or Gingher)
  • Paper scissors
  • Assorted machine sewing needles
  • Assorted hand sewing needles
  • Common pins
  • Pin cushion
  • Seam ripper
  • Dressmaker’s pencil or tailor’s chalk
  • Tape measure 60”
  • Ruler
  • Dark and light color thread for basting
  • Thimble
  • Needle threader (optional)
  • Sewing gauge (optional)

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Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: Carol Price

Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:15pm
1F: Oct 5–Dec 7
1W: Jan 11–Mar 22 (no class Feb 22)

Section 2: 6 Saturdays, 1–3pm
2F: Oct 2–Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)
2W: Jan 8–Mar 19 (no class Feb 22)

$190

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