Professional Sewing For Beginners With Learning Differences – Bag Making 101

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This beginner-friendly sewing course is designed specifically for aspiring creatives with learning differences who want to gain confidence and skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Bag Making 101 introduces students to the fundamentals of professional sewing through the exciting and practical project of creating their own custom bag.

All the techniques taught in this course are based upon professional fashion industry standards.

Students will learn how to read and work with sewing patterns, safely operate a sewing machine, select appropriate fabrics, and follow step-by-step construction techniques. With clear instructions, visual guides, and tailored pacing, each student will walk away with a finished bag and a strong foundation in sewing basics.

This course is for an inclusive community of creatives who:

  • Struggle With Executive Functioning
  • Become Overwhelmed By Sewing Tutorials With Multi-Step Directions
  • Desire To Learn The Foundation AND Fundamentals Of Sewing (Without Being Pressured To Immediately Construct A Garment)
  • Desire The Confidence To Eventually AND Independently Produce A Garment Based Upon Fashion Industry Standards

Whether you’re brand new to sewing or building on prior knowledge, this class is all about empowerment through creativity, skill-building, and creating pieces that rival retail.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Mastering Your Sewing Machine, Understanding Your Machine Seam Guide and Executing A Plain Seam
  • Understanding and Executing Seam Allowance
  • Understanding and Executing Seam Finishes
  • Understanding Your PDF Sewing Pattern
  • Mastering Laying Out, Pinning and Cutting A Sewing Pattern
  • Understanding How To Use Double-Sided Interfacing and Executing A Bias-Bound Seam Finish
  • Understanding Darts and Facing Piece (C) Execution Of The Shoulder Bag
  • Understanding and Executing Zipper Application/Understanding How To Execute Final Seams and Finishes on Shoulder Bag

Course Content

Syllabus – Professional Sewing For Beginners With Learning Differences Bag Making 101
This beginner-friendly sewing course is designed specifically for aspiring creatives with learning differences who want to gain confidence and skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Bag Making 101 introduces students to the fundamentals of professional sewing through the exciting and practical project of creating their own custom bag. All the techniques taught in this course are based upon professional fashion industry standards. Students will learn how to read and work with sewing patterns, safely operate a sewing machine, select appropriate fabrics, and follow step-by-step construction techniques. With clear instructions, visual guides, and tailored pacing, each student will walk away with a finished bag and a strong foundation in sewing basics.

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