In Stitches ~ Sewing for Kids
(Beginner Level)
​  4 classes in session

Sunday January 6th
Sunday January 13th
Sunday January 20th
Sunday January 27th

2pm-4pm
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IN THE PARLOR


Class 1
~ Getting to Know The Machine
~ Learning/Practicing Various Stitches
​~Bandana Pillows




                 

Class 2
~French Seam Pillowcase

Class 3
~ Cross Body Bag

Class 4
​~Shirt Aprons



This intro to sewing class is suitable for beginners.  The recommended age is 2nd grade up.  An adult helper is needed for the children. If there are siblings, one grown up is fine.

Participants will learn the parts of the sewing machine, learn about choosing fabric, learn how to properly cut fabric, sew on a machine and will have several completed projects by the end of the week.

Participants will be responsible for bringing their own sewing machine.  **Machine must be in good working order** Please send the manual if you have it.  Please refer to the supplies list below for other items that participants are responsible for bringing.

Supply List:

For Bandana Pillow
  • 2 matching bandanas
  • thread to coordinate
  • bag of Poly Fil


​For Pillowcase
  • 1 yard of cotton fabric (for pillow case)
  • thread to coordinate


For Cross Body Bag
  • 3 coordinating fat quarters
**One will be the outside, one will be the liner and one will be the strap/pocket
  • thread to coordinate

For Apron
  • men's button down shirt **THIS WILL BE CUT UP** I recommend one that will go down to your child's knees
  • Double fold bias fold tape (color to coordinate with apron)
  • thread to coordinate


  • extra needles for machine
  • sewing machine (make sure an extra bobbin is included)
  • seam ripper
  • pin cushion (optional) **Magnetic ones are GREAT for the kids!
  • spool of white thread
  • Sewing needles (for hand sewing)
  • sharp scissors
  • sewing measuring tape
  • pinking shears (not required but highly recommended)
  • fabric pencil
**PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME!**


The class size will be limited to 6 participants to allow ample  one on one time.  

If you have any questions, please email Bobbi at bobbi@marysvilleartleague.org

Cost for 4 class session is $80 for non-members
                                              $70 for members

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