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Course Description

You'll learn the basics of how to lay out and cut a pattern and sew projects such as a hooded sweatshirt, open cardigan, and/or joggers using an industrial machine, as well as how to make various seams, seam finishes, and hems . Each student will begin with the basic patterns and may customize as time permits. Additional projects can be added as the student advances within the course. *Projects and class schedule may be adjusted to reflect the abilities and pace of the students in course.

Notes

ELIGIBLE GRADES: High School students entering grades 9 through 12 as of the upcoming Fall semester.

See below for required course supplies.

Note: Fabric will be required for this course, will be discussed on the first day of class

  • Scissors- All Purpose- 8-10” (Fiskers, Gingher, Wiss or Mundial)
  • Matching thread to your fabric (large spool)
  • 1yd ¼” wide cotton twill tape
  • 1 ½ yds. ¼” cord or ½”wide cotton twill tape for drawstring
  • Fabric for pants and jacket 3 yds each 
  • Suggested fabrics: Sweatshirt fleece, double knits, cotton lycra (stretch, woven)
  • Large safety pin
  • Thimble to fit middle finger
  • Dressmaker pins
  • Hand sewing needles (Sharp size 7-9 is best)
  • Seam ripper
  • Pastel stone dressmaker chalk or fabric marking pencil/pen
  • Tape measure
  • Safety pins
  • Clear graph plastic ruler (Westcott size 1x12, 2x12, 1x18 or 2x18)
  • Notebook
  • Separating zipper 24’ for sizes Xs,S and 26” for sizes M to Xl
  • Pencil

Optional

  • Pinking shears
Please note: Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. We recommend that you wait until a week before class starts to purchase supplies. You will be notified by email if cancellations occur. Instructor assignments are subject to change.
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Section Title
55A
Type
In-person, main campus
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Jul 22, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Service charge(s)
  • PreCollege Reg Fee  
Instructors
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