Garment Construction: Intro to Sewing (Ella Baker)
Learn to use a sewing machine to complete an easy garment. In the first session, we will cover sewing machine basics and how to measure correctly. Everyone will leave with a full set of measurements. In the second session, students will bring the pattern and materials needed to complete the project, and we will learn how to read the pattern and layout the pattern pieces to cut. The third session will be construction and troubleshooting.
PLEASE BRING THESE SUPPLIES TO CLASS:
Sewing Machine
Simplicity Pattern 8179 (We have found since Joann fabrics closed this pattern has been difficult to find so the instructor will have this pattern on the first day of class for purchase for $5 cash or Venmo)
Fabric and notions to complete the pattern
One or two fabrics, thread, elastic
Basic sewing tools
Fabric scissors
Pins
Seam ripper
Pencil
Session 1:
Sewing machine basics
Threading your machine
Filling and inserting the bobbin
Types of feet
Stitch length/tension/selection
How to Measure
We will leave with a full list of measurements for each student
Session 2:
Pattern basics
How to read the packet and the instructions
Cutting the pattern pieces from the paper
Pinning and cutting the pattern pieces from the fabric
Session 3:
Assembling and fitting your garment
Jennifer Walker
Garment Construction Instructor
AE-33014-S26-EB_12
FullInstructors:
- Jennifer Walker
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 8th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Kenwood Elementary School |
| Wed, Apr 15th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Kenwood Elementary School |
| Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Kenwood Elementary School |
AE-33014-S26-EB_13
FullInstructors:
- Jennifer Walker
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 29th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Kenwood Elementary School |
| Wed, May 6th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Kenwood Elementary School |
| Wed, May 13th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Kenwood Elementary School |