I learned to sew from online tutorials - LOVE the online sewing community! But I think it is easier to learn when you can have hand's on instruction and someone to help you and answer questions along the way. That is what I have most enjoyed from teaching this class- the interaction with my students and spreading the love of sewing.
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| Example tote for our class |
I've been blessed with sweet, kind students, most of whom are my age and are eager to learn. I had 5 students, and we've completed projects each week: napkins, quilted coasters, zippered pillows and lined tote bags.
It's been so much fun that I think we are going to do a round 2 with some gifty items- zip pouches, kindle covers, mug rugs, that kind of thing.
What would you like to learn most if you were taking a sewing class?
xo,
Jennifer
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That is so cool! I bet you had a blast, and your students, too. You did a great job of picking projects that cover all the basics. If you do the gift class you might want to do some baby items, bibs, burp cloths, taggie blanket or a blanket with binding. Maybe it is just me, but I seem to always need to make some baby gifts.
My Mom taught me to sew when I was too little to remember learning how. I didn't much like the sewing process. (We made clothes) but we had a deal. I cut out the pieces and she sewed them together.
Perhaps your students could use a lesson in reading patterns. Boring stuff, but it helps to know the lingo.
Sewing classes sound like such fun! Garment sewing is the most challenging for me, so I think a really simple wearable thing would make a fun class project.
I learned to sew when I was young. My grandmother taught me some and I took home ec in school. I think pattern reading a a simple garment are a must. Once you know the basics, you can figure anything else out. Shorts with elastic waist are easy for kids and adults or pajama pants with elastic waist. Also good gifts, but then anything home made is a good gift in my book.
Maybe after one more month of "fun" sewing, you could do a month of apparel. I've struggled with it, making a Tova top and two toddler dresses, completely learning online. Other than apparel - how to inset a zipper, cover buttons, etc.
I learned some at school but only in the 9th Grade as far as I can remember, it was a long time ago, and then we came to England so that was the end of that. The rest I have taught myself via the internet and uTube. I would love to learn how to make that bag and would gladly pay for an online class to learn.
I learned under duress from my mum lol Fun class, though I think I heard that poor wee puppy stuck at the bottom of the bag whimper...
Never had a class. I think I'd like to start with basics and then work my way up to doing alterations and proper fittings for garments. I use patterns (for 20 years)all the time and have faked my way through a lot. It would be great to really know what I was doing. :)
What I like to learn is "tips". Ironing tips, pinning tips, any and all tips!!
I am self-taught. My friend and I learned together in Junior High School
A zippered pouch! I am so scared of zipper!
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My Grandmothers taught me to sew by letting me make a dress with them. I still remember both of those dresses and wish I still had them. If I could choose a a lesson I would love to go over fitting the pants and a reminder of placing zippers.
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How I'd love a sewing class. I sew, but barely.. and I do mean barely... I'd love to feel like I could put a zipper in... hem a dress or pair of pants correctly, make a pair of curtains for my home ....all without feeling so overwhelmed and out of my element.. It would feel great to have at least a little confidence in sewing...
Something I sorely lack..
Carri
Great class, well done you xxx
If I were taking a sewing class (learned to sew in Home Ec), I'd want to make something that was out of my range. I think that's how you learn, by stretching your skills. In 7th grade we made a wrap-around skirt and learned so much. You had to sew strait for all of the top stitching! I took a quilting class and made a quilt that was above my skill level. It didn't turn out perfectly, but I learned A LOT in the process. Just doing what you know is something you can do by yourself at home. What should be taught are techniques that you would have trouble learning yourself such as using a sewing machine to make a blind hem, how to do cording, pintucks- Okay, so you COULD do them on your own but many would not bother to attempt them. Why not add some of these features to a simple project?
While I have been a quilter for many years I am just getting into sewing thanks to the wonderful generosity of bloggers and their free tutorials. I would love to know how to upsize patterns I see. Many are for young children and toddlers and the ones who would let me sew for them (lol!!) are older - boys aged 6 and 9. I would then have access to so many more patterns without having to have sample clothes on hand to make new ones from.
Cheers,
Karen
I'm pretty good at making "things", but I would someday love to have the time to take a class on sewing clothing. Not just the basics, because I'm good at following a pattern, but more like how to adjust patterns to fit, etc.
I love that you're taking the time to teach other women how to sew. What a wonderful skill you are teaching them!
I was taught at my Local 4-H office. I learned a lot about sewing that has helped out a lot in life. The one thing I think everyone needs to learn is how to alter a pattern to fit a person. Being 6'1" I've learned that it takes a lot of altering to enlarge a pattern whil my best friend who is 5'6" had to learn how to shrink patterns. I think that is a really good skill to learn.
My grandmother bought me my first sewing machine when I was seventeen and taught me to use it. I took "garment assembly" classes at college one night a week for four years but stopped making my own clothes about thirty years ago. My first two quilts were made from observation and online tutorials then I took classes once a month and now once a week.
I'd certainly like to learn grow to make zipper pouches and lined tote bags. Sounds like a fun class.
I learned to sew when I was still in elementary school, when I wanted a Halloween costume that my mom deemed "simple" enough for a beginner. And I had to get better at it, or risk being made fun of for having the poorly-made costume.
YOur tote is adorable--you're so creative!! Zippers are definitely something to learn with someone else, maybe buttonholes, adjusting patterns. What about mini quilts? GEt those girls quilting!! :O)
Hi Jennifer! I'm sure you had so much fun in your sewing lessons!
I was lucky to have a mom who did all kind of crafts and tought me, too. First we made cloths for dolls and then for us. Also in Finland we learn at school - I still remember some flowery trousers in orange and brown - yach(70's)?! I used to sew and knit so much cloths and even fake furs for the winter and now I don't want to do anything that needs pattern. Quilting I learnt about 3 years ago by myself from wonderful bloggers who share their tutorials and tips. Also my dear friend helped me to start patchwork. Now I feel that I'm not affraid of any project but I would love to learn more tips to work better and easier.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips, knowledge and ideas and giving us inspiration! x Teje
Oh that sounds like so much fun! I learned online as well, but I would have love a class like this. I'd say something with a zipper like a zipper pouch would be much better to learn in person (: Hope it all keeps going well!
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