
Sewing 101 Class This Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in the PAC
For students and parents interested in helping with costumes.. This will be a very basic skills class, hand sewing only. More experienced sewers are also very welcome as I would love to have your help for demonstrations. Proposed agenda is:
1. Costume Preparation, Maintenance and Repair
a. Costume labeling
b. Label, needle, thread selection
c. How to thread a needle
d. How to sew on a costume label
2. Buttons and fasteners
a. How to select the correct fastener (button, snap, hook and eye, Velcro)
b. How to sew on a button with and without shank, different fabric thickness, tying knots c. How to sew on a snap, hook and eye, Velcro
3. How to repair a costume tear
a. Seam tear
b. Fabric tear
4. How to sew a blind hem
a. Basic ironing technique
b. Whip stitch
5. How to embellish a costume
a. Braid or trim selection
b. Sewing techniques for attaching trim
Please let me know if you plan to attend, so I have a rough idea of how many people to expect. You can email me directly at nicola.kelly@comcast.net or text to 408-802-6390.
Thank you!