Duration: 4 hours
Objective: Create simple clothing items using easy patterns.
Projects: T-shirt, elastic waistband skirt, or pajama pants.
Instructor: Shironda Williams-Davis
Agenda:
Registration and Welcome
- Participants sign in and receive welcome packets.
- Light refreshments and brief introductions.
Introduction to the Workshop
- Overview of workshop objectives and schedule.
- Introduction to the projects: T-shirt, elastic waistband skirt, and pajama pants.
- Discuss the importance of choosing the right fabric and patterns for each project.
Fabric Selection and Preparation
- Discuss different types of fabrics suitable for each project.
- How to measure, mark, and cut fabric accurately.
- Hands-on activity: Participants select their fabric and prepare it for cutting.
Understanding Patterns
- Introduction to reading and understanding sewing patterns.
- How to transfer patterns onto fabric.
- Cutting out pattern pieces for the chosen project.
- Hands-on activity: Participants cut their fabric pieces using the provided patterns.
Sewing Basics and Techniques
- Review of basic sewing machine operations and stitches.
- Demonstration of essential sewing techniques for garment construction.
- Hands-on practice: Participants sew sample seams and practice techniques on scrap fabric.
Break
- Short break with light refreshments.
Assembling the Garments
- Step-by-step instructions for assembling each project (T-shirt, skirt, or pajama pants).
- Focus on proper seam allowance, sewing straight lines, and finishing edges.
- Hands-on sewing time with individual assistance from the instructor.
- Participants work on assembling their chosen garment project.
Completing the Garments
- Continue working on the garment projects with guidance.
- Troubleshooting common issues and providing tips for better results.
- Adding finishing touches (hemming, attaching elastic, topstitching, etc.).
Show and Tell
- Participants share their completed garments with the group.
- Discuss any challenges faced and how they were overcome.
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open floor for questions and additional tips.
- Distribute handouts with sewing tips and resources for further learning.
- Closing remarks
Materials Provided:
- Basic sewing kits (needles, thread, scissors, pins)
- Fabric for practice and projects
- Patterns for T-shirt, elastic waistband skirt, and pajama pants
- Handouts with sewing techniques and resources
What to Bring:
- Participants are welcome to bring their own sewing machines.
- Any personal sewing tools they are comfortable using.
- Optional: Fabric of their choice for the projects (if they want something specific).
Additional Information:
Participants will leave the workshop with a completed garment, a solid understanding of basic garment construction, and the confidence to tackle new sewing projects on their own.
