Beginner Hand Sewing: Projects and Techniques

Beginner Hand Sewing: Projects and Techniques

Beginner Hand Sewing: Projects and Techniques

Students learn basic hand-sewing skills through step-by-step projects, finishing with a guided free-choice sewing project.

Beginner Hand Sewing: Projects and Techniques

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
8–13
Duration
50 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
6

Class Experience

This hands-on class teaches basic hand-sewing techniques by building skills across small projects (coaster, potholder, placemat, pincushion) that lead into a teacher-guided free-choice final project. Weekly lists of supplies are posted and sessions include demonstration, practice, troubleshooting and finishing guidance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Thread a needle, make knots, and secure stitches

  • Use basic and decorative hand stitches

  • Align and finish seams and corners for small sewn items

  • Plan and complete a free-choice sewing project with teacher guidance

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

two to three types of cotton fabric--old clothes you are willing to repurpose will work

sewing needles $

sewing thread $

scissors $

sewing pins (with colorful balls on top) for stablizing fabrics/patterns in place $

newspapers to make simple patterns

($= can be found at Dollar Store. Other items are usually found around the house.)

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Meet your Instructor

Charu Kaul

Joined August, 2026

5+

Years

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An experienced middle-school social studies and language arts teacher who integrates meaningful read-alouds and group discussion into classroom life, this educator brings careful attention to maturity and sensitivity when guiding students. Classroom practice also includes hands-o…

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