Children, ages 10 and up, really enjoy coming to the sewing school to learn how to sew. They are excited at the prospect of using real grown-up equipment. They are amazed at how quickly they learn how to use a sewing machine.
Their first project is a skirt. We go through each step--choosing a size, purchasing fabric, preparing the pattern, pinning pattern to fabric, cutting out, then stitching the skirt together! Students learn to appreciate taking their time with each step to produce a pretty garment.
Pressing is a new skill for most kids. They learn the use and care of an iron. All seams are pressed as they sew and learn how to "iron" a garment. Great life skills!
Sewing class is often the after school activity for these kids and some are squeezing sewing in between all sorts of sports and cheer leading.
