Port Orchard Sew Camp: Continuing

Service Description

This camp is for those who have completed at least one year of Beginner II. Students will move from using pre-cut kits to sewing garments. Students will begin camp with the skills checklist -- reinforcing previously learned skills and introducing new ones. They will learn to measure themselves, pin patterns according to layout and fabric grain, and cut out patterns. Focus will be on keeping even seam allowances and following pattern sewing instructions. Seam finishing will be taught. The first project will be pants or pajama pants or shorts. The second project will be a simple top made from a woven or knit, or a knit T-shirt. We will have some fabrics available to purchase (at Sewing Room Sale prices). Fabric requirements will be sent out in advance so that students may bring their own fabrics if they'd choose. All fabrics MUST be pre-washed. Students who have taken the Continuing Camp may choose from the same provided patterns, and/or bring their own patterns to advanced their sewing skills.. We will also have fun kits available to purchase for a nominal fee, such as backpacks or bags with metal elements and exciting fabrics like vinyl and cork. Students should bring: water bottle, a sewing machine in good working order with the manual (if available) and extra bobbins, basic sewing supplies, and their own pattern and fabric, if desired. A small snack will be provided. We have a limited number of machines available to borrow. Families with more than one student in the camps will be given priority. Please request a machine by making a note on your registration form. There will be a Show & Share on the last day of each camp. Friends and family are welcome to attend to see what the students have been working on all week. Light refreshments will be provided.