Skills Learned:

Continued development and reinforcement of above skills

Creating "Y" seams

Beginning piecing (pre-quilting skill)

Piecing contrasting fabrics to complete pleats

How to insert a zipper

Create a gathered pinwheel pillow

Complete button tufting

Work with interfacing

Transfer pattern markings

Intermediate/Sassy Chic Collect:  Leggins, the Chloe dress, petal purse, circle skirt, and more

Skills Learned:

Continued development and reinforcement of above skills

Creating basic pleats

How to baste fabric

Drawstring casing

Creating buttons holes

How to sew on a proper circular collar

How to sew on raglan sleeves

Hand-sewing

Trimming both concave and convex corners to turn and finish seam lines

Skills Learned:

Sewing machine operational basics

How to follow sewing machine seam guides

How to use basic sewing equipment (ex: seam gauge, tailors chalk, pins, etc.)

Fabric layout and pattern piece placement

Cutting out pattern pieces

Reading and interpreting basic pattern instructions

How to sew permanent seam lines, casings, hemming

How to iron fabric and how to press during project completion

Continuing students move to commercial patterns.

Girls Fashion Sewing - Weekly Lessons

Minimum requirements to register for weekly lessons include: at least 8 years of age and started third grade

Monthly Fees start at $75 per month

Advanced Beginner:  Maxi skirt, shoulder tie tote, raglan sleeve tee, easy pleat skirt, and more

 112 Boeykens Place Suite 3F

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 530-5620

fabricgal68@yahoo.com

www.TheSewingRoom.Rocks

Beginning Level:  Drawstring bag, elastic casing skirt, pull-over top, lounge pants, and more