Beginner Sewing for Tweens and Teens

Through the creation of a small tote bag your teen/tween will learn how to use a sewing machine safely.

Created by: Kimberly Irwin
Professor of Fashion Design

What Will I Learn?

• Safely operate a sewing machine and iron.
• Learn to effectively control a sewing machine
• Create a small tote bag.
• Become familiar with industry standard sewing practices

Requirements

• Student will need a sewing machine, iron, fabric and a willingness to learn a new skill.
• Student will need to collect some basic supplies before beginning the class.
• A trip to the fabric or craft store may be in order to purchase some supplies specific to sewing.

Target audience

• This course is meant for tweens and teen who want to learn how to sew.
• No prior sewing experience is necessary.
• Younger students should have adult supervision especially while ironing and cutting fabric.
• This course is probably not meant for someone looking to learn more advanced sewing techniques.