Sewing Lesson Plan: By Natalie Santini (hungry hippie)
Thank you for your interest in sewing!
I currently offer two lesson types: Beginner
Course ($80 total), and Advanced Course ($80 total). For each of these
settings, here is an outline of what I provide my students:
Instruction Time:
Beginner Course: 2 Private Lessons (at least 1.5 hours per
lesson), scheduled at your own pace and level of comfort.
Lesson 1: Explains the basics of sewing. You will be taught how to
operate a sewing machine, to include: threading your machine, sewing speed / tension,
and sewing in ‘straight’ lines. Practice material will be provided to gauge
stitch tension, practice sewing stitches available, and learn about seam
allowance. Other areas of interest will be prepping a project to sew, and a
basic introduction to fabric, thread, and general sewing tools.
Lesson 2: Based on the information provided in the first lesson, bring
your own fabric to learn: how to prep your project to sew (ironing, pinning,
cutting), how to follow a basic sewing pattern (project TBD), and how to finish
a project.
-OR-
Advanced Coures: 2 Private Lessons (at least 1.5 hours per
lesson), scheduled at your own pace and level of comfort.
Lesson 1: Explains more advanced
techniques in sewing, like: double seams, button holes, biased tape projects,
edging, quilting techniques, and seam allowance. An advanced level project will
be provided (based on a list of options, TBD) and this course will concentrate
on prepping your project to sew properly.
Lesson 2: Following
your sewing pattern to learn how to complete your project in the right
steps, advanced finishing techniques,
and making a durable, quality product.
Materials: I will provide the
following, so that you may successfully learn machine sewing, such as:
- Practice fabric
- General sewing tools
- Resources: I will
provide a detailed synopsis at the conclusion of each lesson so that you may
reflect and practice with confidence. I
will also provide you with key resources so that you may become a successful
and independent seamstress - to help you continue and grow on your own.
*You may be asked to
purchase sewing patterns, based on your interests, and you will be asked to
provide your own fabric to complete your ‘take home’ projects for your second
lessons.
Machine sewing is a skill that
is only acquired by repetitive practice. As a student, please prepare yourself
by practicing diligently after each lesson - your success ultimately depends on
the amount of time you are willing to practice after each lesson. I suggest practicing
at least 30 minutes per day once your lessons begin to assure you properly
learn the material I provide, so be sure you can commit to this brilliant new
hobby!
Please contact me if you have
any questions about what I offer, or would like to schedule your first lesson.
Thank you for your support, I look forward to hearing from you again shortly!
Natalie Santini
facebook.com/hungryhippie
Natalie Santini
facebook.com/hungryhippie
Beginner Projects:
coffee cozie
passport cover
mobile phone case
coin pouch
sachet
pincushion
pillow cover
simple apron
Advanced Projects:
(not limited to- these are simply examples)
shopping tote
zippered clutch
starter quilt top
patchwork pencil case
pillow case dress or pinafore
pajama pants
reversible apron/ retro apron/ruffled apron
iPad case
skirt
Skill Sets:
make ruffles
sew a zipper in
patchwork
darts
French seam
binding
mitered corners
Use different sewing machine feet
quilt sandwich
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