BASIC SEWING:
WEEK 1 Introductory to Basic Sewing Safety, sewing tools, and different types of stitches. learning your fabric and how and when to use different stitches.
Materials needed: One 3-ring binder, Plastic sleeves for the binder Basic sewing kit- Hand needles, dressmaker or silk pins, thread, pin cushion, marking tape, fabric pen, fabric chalk, fabric scissors. Kits can be purchased at Joann’s, Walmart, or any fabric store. If you buy a kit, it will have all these items included) 2 yards of Muslin fabric. (Fabric can be purchased at Joann’s, or any fabric store) Pen and note paper or notebook for notes.
WEEK 2 Creating the hand stitches and adding the first pages to your portfolio. Introduction of home sewing machines and machines sewing safety.
Materials needed: Same list as last week, plus Worksheets will be provided
WEEK 3 Creating machine stitches. Introduction to zippers, buttons, and other closures. Introduction to measurements and paper patterns.
Materials needed: Same list as last week, plus Paper skirt pattern (Butterick preferred) make sure to get the size you wanted. Zipper (standard and invisible) Buttons Clasps Worksheets will be provided
Week 4 Reading paper patterns and basic layout, pinning fabric, and cutting out the pattern pieces with fabric. Learning about different interfacing and applying interfacing to pieces needed. Start sewing skirts.
Materials needed: Sewing kits/Notebook and pen Skirt patterns Fabric and interfacing (light interfacing) Lining (optional), depending on what type of fabric you choose. Read the back of your pattern for fabric suggestions
Week 5 Finish skirts
Materials needed: Sewing kits/Notebook and pen Skirt patterns Fabric and interfacing (light interfacing) Lining (optional), depending on what type of fabric you choose. Read the back of your pattern for fabric suggestions
Week 6 Skirt showcase, course wrap-up, and completion certificates. Time for pictures and celebration!
INDUSTRIAL SEWING:
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WEEK 1- Introduction Classroom & Machine Safety Fabric Care - Swatch Book Project- homework Vision Board- Croquis- homework Intro to Industrial Machines
WEEK 2- Portfolio Creation Vision Boards Completed Machine Stitches Basic Bodice, Zippers, Seams-Darts
WEEK 3- Portfolio & Swatchbook Introduction to Pattern Drafting Meet your Model - Measurements Draft Patterns, Create Patterns, Create & Sew Muslin Dress *Homework if not finished in class
WEEK 4 - Model Fitting Create Final Dress Cut and sew dress.
WEEK 5- Final Preparations Turn in all items, Portfolio, swatch book, pattern and muslin dress, and final dress. INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR FASHION SHOW
WEEK 6- Graduation & Fashion Show Receive Certificate from the Board of DDI
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​Class Materials needed: - 3 RING NOTEBOOK AND PLASTIC SLEEVES FOR PORTFOLIO - SWATCH BOOK - $175 AMAZON ONLINE OR $60 FROM ME - 2 YARDS MUSLIN FABRIC FOR PORTFOLIO PIECING - 3 YARDS OF MUSLIN FABRIC FOR DRESS - 3 YARDS KNIT FABRIC FOR FINISHED DRESS - 3 BASIC ZIPPERS - 1 QUALITY ZIPPER- Optional for dress - POSTER BOARD- For Vision Board - PRISMA MARKERS, WATERCOLOR PENCILS AND BRUSHES - 3 TO 4 WOODEN SQUARES- For swatches on the vision board. - PATTERN PAPER AND STOCK BOARD- 3 yards for pattern draft - SEWING BAG WITH ALL BASICS- Basic sewing kit- Hand needles, dressmaker or silk pins, thread, pin cushion, marking tape, fabric pen, fabric chalk, fabric scissors. Kits can be purchased at Joann’s, Walmart, or any fabric store. If you buy a kit, it will have all these items included. - PATTERN PAPER AND STOCK BOARD- 3 yards for pattern draft