I realize that this isn't much to get excited about but these are scrubs for a beginner garment sewing class. I really enjoy teaching beginner sewing classes. It's fun to be there when someone finishes their first sewing project, especially if it's something that they are proud to wear. I am teaching two beginner sewing classes at Quilting Adventures. The first is the Retro Aprons class. I taught this last month. I had two students and neither had made a garment before. One of the students was so stressed at the beginning of class (she was moving to a new home in a week) that I though she was going to break down and cry before lunch. By the end of the day she was enjoying sewing and she finished her apron before going home.
In May I am going to teach some basic garment sewing with a 2-Saturday class to make a simple shirt and elastic waist pants. I like to let the students pick their pattern and I will just provide criteria for pattern selection. For the sample we picked Kwik Sew 2807. I made 3 pieces for the shop sample and did each on a different machine. The green top was done on my Pfaff and has the seams finished with a zig-zag stitch. The pants were made totally on the serger, thanks to the cover stitch and the white print top was done totally on a straight-stitch machine with the seams either top stitched or double stitched. I want to make sure that people know they can sew garments with whatever machine they have. I sure hope I get some students!
Unfortunately, these do not count in stash used for the week. This fabric was supplied by the shop so it never counted as "in". I did use 6 buttons out of the million that I own though!
well I don't know, it all seems pretty exciting to me!
Posted by: Sue B | March 30, 2008 at 06:54 PM
I think it is exciting too. I have never been much of a garment seamstress and could use some instruction!
Posted by: Allison | March 31, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Scrubs are a good idea for a beginning class. They fit easily and can be worn hanging around the house. I am starting my 2nd beginner's class of the semester next week. They have really been filling up lately. I'm hoping to add a "know your machine" class next semester too since many really don't know how to use theirs for the beginning garment class (though it's a prerequisite). People are buying their machines at department stores and being given them, so they're not getting instructions from a dealer.
Anyway, best wishes!
Posted by: dawn | March 31, 2008 at 03:53 PM