Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Home Decor

This is a multiple week "learn to sew" class where students will focus on learning basic sewing skills, in addition to basic pattern reading skills used in creating fashionable accessories and basic clothing.

Each class will be project oriented and each student will leave with their many finished wearable projects which could include a clutch purse, messenger bag, chef apron, skirt (or men's tie)

When you're enrolled in any of our Beginner Sewing Boot Camps (either Wearables or Home Decor), you will learn basic sewing skills & basic design techniques used in creating unique, custom made accessories, home decor & even clothing.

Course is 15 hours in total divided up between 6 weekly classes.

As a student, you will likely take home 4-6 completed sewing projects in either of the 6 week boot camp classes. 

The number of projects you complete in any of our series classes depends on a few things:

1. If you come to class each week. This one is BIG! If you miss a class or classes, you probably will not finish all your projects.
2. How much work you do at Sew Club and at home in between classes (if you miss class).
3. Your experience coming into the class & the pace that you work.

Home Decor Specific Concepts and Skills You Will Learn:

Week 1:

• Introduction to the sewing machine & basic sewing.
• Learning to thread & operate the sewing machine properly.
• Basic Pillow Construction.
• Right side vs. wrong side of fabric.
• Learn to measure fabric accurately & create a perfect fit for your pillow cover.
• Learn tips for cutting straight and with accuracy.
• Learn how to insert regular zippers and/or invisible zippers so you cannot see them on your pillow cover.

Project:  Custom Pillow Covers with zippers

Week 2:

• Review of machine & sewing.
• Mastery of threading & filling the bobbin on the sewing machine.
• Review of cutting & measuring accurately.
• The magic of french seams.

Project: Bedroom Pillow Case with French Seams

Week 3:

• Understanding and learning how to cut fabric on the bias.
• Learn to create your own matching piping.
• Mastering the technique of adding piping to any of your sewing projects.

Project: Bolster pillow with piping and zipper

Week 4: 

• Introduction to patchwork.
• Working with quilt batting.
• Using a regular sewing machine to do small scale quilting work.

Project: Quilted Table Runner / Placemat / Potholder

Week 5: 

• Patchwork (non-square)
• Working with Interfacing
• Optional: Covered Buttons

Project: Pouf Floor Cushion

Week 6: 

• Learning how to accurately measure windows.
• Learning appropriate curtain sizing for windows.

Project: Custom Curtain(s)

SUPPLIES:
Fabric needed for this class is not included in the price of this class. Woven fabrics are available for purchase at the M Avery Designs Studio for $12 per yard. Interfacing is $6 per yard. We have a variety of types, colors & prints, but keep in mind we are not a fabric store. Students also have the option of purchasing fabrics elsewhere before the class. Details and amounts you will need are below.

Quick note about buying fabric - If you have no experience purchasing fabric, don't worry about buying any before the first class. We have plenty of selection for the first project that we sell for $12/yard. The instructor will go over what type of fabric for the following projects.

Supplies needed:

Zippered Pillow Covers:
Approximately 1/2 yard quilters cotton, linen, home decor weight or something similar for each pillow up to 17" square.
Zipper - Length should equal the width of your pillow.
Optional: Pillow form (size of your choice)

Pillowcase:
3/4 yard quilters cotton for body of pillow
1/4 yard quilters cotton (matching other fabrics) for pillow cuff
1/4 yard  quilters cotton (matching other fabrics) for pillow band

Bolster Pillow - suggested size 16" x 6"
3/4 yard quilters cotton linen, home decor weight or something similar for bolster pillow project
1 yard of cotton piping (1/2" or 1/4" thick will work) for bolster pillow project
16" Zipper for bolster pillow project

Table Runner/Potholder/Placement
At least four different fat quarter fabrics that go together. More if making large table runner or multiple placemats.
1 yard of quilt batting. More if making large table runner or multiple placemats.

Pouf floor cushion
Amounts coming soon.

Curtains
Will talk about this in 1st class. Amount of fabric needed is based on your window size and curtain design.