Workshop-Sewing Studio

Sewing: Complete Beginner

Learn the basics of sewing and more in one fun-filled week! Work at your own pace as you master your machine and along the way learn fashion industry ways of laying out fabric, holding scissors, ironing, and  how to problem solve a very basic beginner pattern into your own unique vision. 

A ‘sampler’ of machine stitches, hand sewing techniques and embellishments will aid in the  transformation. 

The week culminates in a trunk show produced by the students for their family and friends. A sewing machine is required, but two buddies can share a machine. A supply list and suggestions of fabrics will be provided upon registration. Fee does not include your choice of fabrics and trims.

View typical activities http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/2010/06/starting-tote-bag-project.html  
Student testimonials: http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/p/testimonials-teentweenyouth.html

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Sewing Studio

Work at your own pace in a fun and social environment. Your personal taste in fabrics and trims will transform a selection of instructor-chosen patterns into your own one-of-a-kind garment. You’ll use all the skills learned in the ‘Sewing: Complete Beginner’ class to really begin to showcase your own sense of style. 

The camp begins with  an optional first day shopping trip to the near-campus fabric store. Here we’ll discuss fabrics and you will get a vision of  best fabric options suitable for your skill level as well as what’s recommended for the particular sewing pattern chosen.  

The week culminates in a fun runway show event produced by the young designers for their family and friends.

A sewing machine is required, but two buddies can share a machine. A supply list and suggestions of fabrics will be provided upon registration. Fee does not include your choice of fabrics and trims.

View typical activities http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/2010/06/starting-tote-bag-project.html and read Student testimonials: http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/p/testimonials-teentweenyouth.html

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Hand Sewing 

Learn the basics of hand sewing in this fun offering. Emerge with a ‘sampler’ of your stitches...from basic to fancy + beading, trims and embellishments to be later transformed into a fashion project. 

 

Past Youth Sewing Camps &amp & Residencies:
2012-00 Resident Artist, Big Thought. 'Needle Arts'
2011 SMU Summer Youth, Plano, TX. 'Beginning Sewing'
2011 SMU Summer Youth, Plano, TX. 'Sewing'
2009 Resident Terrell Library, Terrell, TX. 'Needle Arts'
2004 Instructor, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY- 'Needle Arts'
2003 Presenter, Museum of African American Life & Cultures, Dallas, TX. 'Needle Arts'
2003-01 Summer Camp, Craft Guild of Dallas, Addison, TX. Fiber Arts