Younger Sewers

Sewing Classes for Ages 8-14

KID'S CAMP I
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Get your children or grandchildren excited about sewing! Have them join us for our kid's sewing camp. Students from 9-14 years old will be introduced to basic sewing machine operation, plus they'll learn how to read and cut out an easy pattern. They will construct an easy pair of shorts or a skirt with an elastic waistband. Those who finish early can start a second project.
Class fee: $45. Two, 4 hour sessions. Instructor: Veronica Brackett

Thurs./Friday

June 19 & 20

10:00-2:00

Evanston SOLD OUT

Mon./Tuesday

June 23 & 24

10:00-2:00 Evanston SOLD OUT

Thurs./Friday

July 1 & 2

10:00-2:00

Evanston SOLD OUT

Mon./Tuesday

July 1 & 2

2:00-5:30 Evanston

KID'S CAMP II
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For those who have taken Kid's Camp previously, this follow-up class teaches new skills for a summer of sewing! This class focuses on a basic top or T-shirt Dress. Those who finish early can start a second project.
Class fee: $45. Two, 4 hour sessions. Instructor: Veronica Brackett

Weds./Thursday

June 25 & 26

10:00-2:00

Evanston

Frid./Saturday

June 27 & 28

10:00-2:00 Evanston

KID'S STRIP PIECED BOOK COVER
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You'll be ready for school with this unique book cover. Learn an easy pieceing technique that you can apply to many projects. You'll want to make one for each of your books, and to give as great gifts! Plus, you learn how to use those left over 1/8 yard strips of fabrics from your other projects, so there is no waste! Class fee: $20. One, 2 hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.


Thursday

July 17

1:00-3:00

Evanston

KID'S PERSONALIZED PILLOW CASE
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Here's your chane to make a pillowcase not only to match your room, but it will include your name and some of your personal designing. Class fee: $20. One, 2 hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.


Thursday

July 24

10:00-12:00

Evanston

KID'S NOTEBOOK COVER
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This is the time to start getting ready for school. You'll be able to show off this fun Notebook Cover to all your friends and say, "I made it myself." You'll learn an easy way to sew in a zippered pocket for your pens and pencils. Class fee: $20. One, 2 hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.


Thursday

July 31

10:00-12:00

Evanston

KID'S BASIC TOSS PILLOW
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Learn to make a 12" square custom fitted pillow cover to match your room. We'll start by measuring a pillow form and finish with a Velcro closure. Once you know how to make the pillow case, you can make several to build up a comfortable bed, and even make different sizes for floor study pillows. Change the covers when you change your room. Class fee: $20. One, 2 hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.


Thursday

August 7

10:00-12:00

Evanston

KID'S RECYCLED JEAN TOTE BAG
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If you have a pair of jeans that no longer fit, this is a great way to recycle them (you can ask friends and family for a pair of old jeans, or pick up a pair at the thrift store). The jeans will be cut up, embellished and sewn into a cool tote bag with pockets already built in! You will also learn to use a tube turner! Class fee: $20. One, 2 hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.


Thursday

August 14

10:00-12:00

Evanston

KID'S LAUNDRY BAG
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This bag can be used for more than just laundry. It's also great to take a pillow, blanket & PJs to a sleepover. You'll learn to make a casing for th edrawstring, and best of all, a buttonhole. Class fee: $20. One, 2 hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.


Thursday

August 21

10:00-12:00

Evanston


 

 

 

 

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