Three Projects
I've had many friends ask me about doing a sewing class, so I've been thinking of some projects that would work for a want-to-be-seamstress with no prior experience.
A lot of girls that I talk to would love to learn how to sew but have too-fresh memories of their junior high sewing experiences (a pillow that went horribly wrong, a jumper that you were too embarrassed to wear, a sewing machine that had something against you). But with today's designer fabrics (think Amy Butler), the advent of Etsy, and plenty of online help, I would say that it is definitely worth it to try again!
Speaking of cute fabrics, here is a great beginner's project: place mats.
These are pretty straightforward. Skills learned: straight stitching, turning corners, and hand-basting.
Oh, and these are reversible, too.
After this project, the next step would be following a simple sewing pattern: an apron.
This is not-yo-grandma's apron. Well, mine has some nearly vintage fabric thrown in with my coordinating Hobby Lobby fabrics. Butterick pattern 5474. Skills learned: patterns and ruffles.
Lots of mamas would love to sew their kids blankets, and I would recommend this project for someone with some sewing experience who would like to start quilting.
Instead of working with three layers, I used just two: the pieced top and some soft pink polka dot fleece. It's so cuddly! Imagine how cute it would be in blues and greens or browns and blues for a baby boy...
I am starting sewing classes in my home this summer, and these are the projects that I am teaching. (Place mats and apron this summer, baby blanket this fall). E-mail me for more info!
