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Course Description

Students will gain an understanding of historical sewing techniques along with the skills to develop a period garment. Learn time-honored sewing artistry—borrowed from the old world—to create a variety of hand stitches, seams, details, buttonholes, eyelets, finishes, and hems. Classes will focus on the basics of hand sewing from a historical perspective. From theatrical productions to historical re-enactments, cosplay, or living history, this course will be of interest to anyone fascinated with historically accurate sewing techniques for clothing from the 16th to the early 18th century.

Notes

In-Person sections include a $20 fee for in-class supplies not listed below.

Supplies for First Class:

  • One yard of woven linen or (medium weight) white cotton fabric
  • One pair of small ‘snips’ or embroidery scissors (3-4 inches)
  • ‘100% Cotton’ or ‘Cotton Wrapped Polyester’ All Purpose Thread (White, Black, and any Color / 1 spool of each) DO NOT BUY ‘ALL POLYESTER’
  • Beeswax or any other thread conditioner
  • 1 package of multi sized hand sewing needles 
  • Thimble that comfortably fits your 2nd or 3rd finger on your dominate hand 
  • Ruler or Seam Gauge
  • Straight Pins

 

This course may be offered in-person, remotely, or online; please click each available section to view more details.

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Section Title
55A
Type
In-person, main campus
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 03, 2024 to Jun 24, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • CCPS Reg Fee  
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