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6-Week Sewing 101 Curriculum

Objective: Teach foundational sewing skills, introduce students to essential tools and techniques, and complete two beginner-friendly projects.

Week 1: Introduction to Sewing

• Overview of Sewing Tools & Materials

• Sewing machine parts & functions

• Needles, thread, fabric types, measuring tools, cutting tools

• Basic Stitches & Seams

• Straight stitch, backstitch, zigzag stitch

• Practice Exercise: Sewing straight lines and corners on scrap fabric

Week 2: Understanding Patterns & Fabric Handling

• Reading and Cutting a Pattern

• Understanding pattern symbols, grainlines, and fabric layouts

• Fabric Preparation

• Pre-washing, pressing, and pinning techniques

• Seam Finishes

• Pinking shears, zigzag finish, French seams

• Mini Practice: Cutting and sewing fabric swatches

Week 3: Project 1 – Reversible Tote Bag

• Skills Applied:

• Cutting and sewing fabric

• Creating handles and topstitching

• Reinforced seams for durability

• Project Work:

• Begin cutting fabric and assembling bag panels

Week 4: Completing the Tote Bag + Zippers & Buttonholes

• Finish Tote Bag Construction

• Sewing handles, lining, and final stitching

• Introduction to Closures

• Sewing a zipper

• Creating a buttonhole (automatic/manual)

• Practice Exercise: Sewing a zipper and buttonhole on scrap fabric

Week 5: Project 2 – Pajama Shorts or Skirt

• Skills Applied:

• Working with elastic or drawstring

• Sewing curves and hemming

• Project Work:

• Cutting fabric and assembling garment pieces

Week 6: Completing the Garment + Final Review

• Finishing touches on pajama shorts/skirt

• Hemming, inserting elastic/drawstring

• Pressing and final adjustments

• Final Class:

• Review of techniques learned

• Q&A and troubleshooting

• Student showcase of completed projects