Sewing for Men
$260.00
DATES: TBC
TIME: Wednesdays 6-9 pm
# WEEKS: 6 (1 weekly class)
LOCATION: 404 McArthur Ave., Suite 200
CLASSROOM: The Hub (located in the strip mall next to the building)
INSTRUCTOR: Maureen Rockwood
Max class size: 8
Minimum number of students to run: 4
Week One
Sewing Machine Basics
- parts of the sewing machine (basic)
- how to thread the machine
- demonstrate how to do cleaning and to take it apart for untangling bobbin thread
- stitch selector – width, length, zigzag
Sewing on scraps
- Straight stitch
- Zigzag
- Reverse stitching
- button holes
Decide whether the class wishes to make pajama bottoms or a chef’s apron.
Week Two
Hand stitching
- threading and knotting a needle
- Running or basting stitch
- back stitch
- blanket stitch
- hemming – invisible, cross and hem stitch
Sew on a button
- Flat – two or four holed
- Shank
- Handmade shank
Hem dress pants with and without a cuff
Week Three
Pattern – reading, symbols
Cut out pattern from tissue. (or perhaps trace from a master pattern)
Layout the material and pattern
Cut pattern/material
Sewing patches on Jeans (Time permitting)
Week Four
Different seam finishes
Make the pajama bottoms or chef’s apron
Week Five
Finish the sewing project
Week Six
Minor alterations
- Take in and/or let out dress pants
- Take in and/or let out jeans
- Take in and/or shape dress shirt (side seams and body darts)
- Take up shirt sleeves
- A notebook for taking notes
- Fabric and notions to work on your in-class project
**Visit our Fabric and Notions boutique during office hours, where you'll find a wide selection of recycled fabric at a reasonable price**
NOTE:
Students need a domestic sewing machine, iron and basic sewing kit at home to practise and complete their garments.
PREREQUISITES: No sewing skills are necessary .
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