Program Overview (7 Months):
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November, Class 1
Week of November 6, 2023
Class: Introduction to Sewing: Stitches & Seams
Prep for Class: Pre-cut Muslin swatches
Monday/Tuesday/Saturday Class Structure (2 hours, 10:00am + 1:00pm): Review Part 1 + 2 worksheets (1 hour), complete 4 basic seams (1 hour)
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November, Class 2
Week of November 13, 2023
Class: Railroad Tote Bag I (Muslin)
Prep for Class: Pre-cut tote bag fabric using tote bag pattern
Monday/Tuesday/Saturday Class Structure (2 hours, 10:00am + 1:00pm): Sew tote bag using pre-cut muslin fabric (2 hour)
Reminder: Studio closed Week of November 20th for Thanksgiving break!
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November, Class 3
Week of November 27, 2023
Class: Railroad Tote Bag II (Final)
Prep for Class: None
Monday/Tuesday Class Structure (2 hours, 10:00am + 1:00pm): Complete Railroad Tote Bag Muslin (1.5 hour) and pre-cut final fabrics for students for next class (30 minutes)
Saturday Class Structure (4 hours, 10:00am): Complete Railroad Tote Bag Muslin (1.5 hour) and pre-cut final fabrics for students for next class (30 minutes), complete final Tote Bag using pre-cut fabric (1 hour), construct bucket hat using pre-cut fabrics (1 hour)
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December, Class 1
Week of December 4, 2023
Class: Bucket Hat Construction
Prep for Class: Prep final fabrics (press/hem/pin pockets, pin sides of bags, press/hem/pin straps) so students can easily sew their tote bag, Pre-cut fabrics for bucket hat using pattern
Tuesday Class Structure (2 hours, 10:00am + 1:00pm): Complete final Tote Bag using pre-cut fabric (1 hour), construct bucket hat using pre-cut fabrics (1 hour)
Saturday Class Structure (2 hours, 1:00pm): Lapped seam (30 minutes), bias bound seam (30 minutes), double stitched seam (30 minutes), Class 1-5 overview (30 minutes)
Saturday Open Studio (2 hours, 10:00am): Complete Railroad Tote Bag, practice stitches and seams
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December, Class 2
Week of December 11, 2023
Class: Bucket Hat Construction II
Prep for Class: Cut 3 Muslin swatches for each student
Monday/Tuesday Class Structure (2 hours, 10:00am + 1:00pm): Lapped seam (30 minutes), bias bound seam (30 minutes), double stitched seam (30 minutes), overview of classes taught so far/Q&A/announce that next week’s class will be virtual (30 minutes)
Saturday Class Structure: No class
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December, Class 3
Week of December 18, 2023 (VIRTUAL CLASS)
Class: Primary Categories in the Fashion Market (Lecture)
Monday/Tuesday/Saturday Class Structure: Virtual presentation (1 hour), Q&A and reflections (1 hour)
Homework: Consider your fashion category (Digital Worksheet) + Digital Designer Vision Board
Reminder: Georgia State University will be closed from December 15, 2023 to January 5, 2024 due to Winter and Holiday break.
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January, Class 1
Week: TBA
Class: Sample Reference II
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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January, Class 2
Week: TBA
Class: Basic Skirt Construction
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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January, Class 3
Week: TBA
Class: Basic Dress Construction
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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February, Class 1
Week: TBA
Class: Basic Pant Construction
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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February, Class 2
Week: TBA
Class: Basic Shirt Construction
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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February, Class 3
Week: TBA
Class: Basic Sleeve Construction
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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March, Class 1
Week: TBA
Class: Intro to Fashion Terminology (Garments)
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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March, Class 2
Week: TBA
Class: Intro to Fabrics & Textiles I
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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March, Class 3
Week: TBA
Class: Intro to Fabrics & Textiles II
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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April, Class 1
Week: TBA
Class: Intro to Patternmaking I
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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April, Class 2
Week: TBA
Class: Intro to Patternmaking II
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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April, Class 3
Week: TBA
Class: Garment Construction/Portfolio Prep
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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May, Class 1
Week: TBA
Class: Garment Construction/Portfolio Prep
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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May, Class 2
Week: TBA
Class: Garment Construction/Portfolio Prep
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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May, Class 3
Week: TBA
Class: Garment Construction/Portfolio Prep
Length: 2 hours maximum (please arrive to class on time!)
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