Sew Cool is a business that was formed to teach children, teens and adults the fundamentals of sewing. We teach to beginner and intermediate leveled learners who want to understand how to use a sewing machine, how to cut and assemble patterns, and how to construct a garment. We are open and inclusive to all different types of learners and abilities. We specialize in 1:1 lessons, workshops, birthday parties and summer camp sessions. Please go to our contact page to inquire about lessons or hosting a workshop.
What your child will learn as a beginner...
Sewing Machine Basics
Sewing Safety
Sewing machine parts, pieces and functions
Sewing tools
Threading your machine
Taking up the bobbin thread
Cutting, pinning and ironing
Iron safety
Cutting with shears
Cutting with a rotary
Cutting fabric to match a pattern
Pinning fabric together
Pinning patterns to fabric
Sewing a straight line
Learn about seam allowance
How to use a sewing guide
How to pivot turn
How to position fabric on the machine for consistency
Sewing a curve
How to manipulate the fabric to sew a curve
How to pin curves
How to cut curves
Basic stitches and terms
straight stitches
zig-zag stitches
triple stitches
Create sewing projects
Garlands
Gros grain ribbon belts
Tote bags
Circle skirts