The goal for this week is to get going or keep going on an individual project, and be ready to present in class what you did at home this week and/or so far this year to get support and help others learn something as well. It will help us all in our learning to see the process each of you goes through as you progress. 🙂
HOMEWORK:
- Work at least 1 hour (I’d recommend more if you have a big project) on your current project. If you have finished a project or haven’t made one, go back to the first blog post (week 1) and pick one or search one out on your own.
- Text Melissa and Annabelle ((385)230-1145) a progress update, including pictures, by Wednesday evening at 6pm (but noon Wednesday or earlier would be even better). You are welcome to text, call, video call as you go along also, if reassurance, double checking, help, or support in any way is needed.
- Be prepared to share in class what you have done, what you are working on, what you have learned through work/mistakes etc. so far, through pictures, bringing your project/s–whatever makes sense for what you’re doing. Include whatever pictures or video you want to share in your update to Melissa and Annabelle. In class, we will look at everyone’s progress in order to learn, give tips, encourage each other, and troubleshoot any issues.
Remember that sourcing supplies, watching a tutorial, finding a pattern, reading instructions, practicing a new technique you’ll need, etc., all count in addition to plugging away at your project. Also, if you worked on a project over break/anytime since last class, that counts, although you are of course encouraged to make more progress this week.
Sewing Workshop Day:
We will have an extra sewing workshop day this week, on Tuesday, Jan 14, from 1-3 at Melissa’s house.
Please text Melissa at (385)230-1145 whether or not you are coming and what you will be working on so that we know if we might need to spread it out more over the day or week in order to accommodate everyone.
If Tuesday doesn’t work for you and you want help, please reach out ASAP and we can set up another time. You are working on your own at home but we want to be involved in the fun/work/tragedy/triumph and give guidance as needed. 🙂
Part of the magic of sewing in the digital age is that when you think of something or see something you want to make, you can usually find tutorials or printable patterns that you can use entirely or piece together to learn how to do what you want to do! And/or, ask your sewing friends for their ideas, experience, and input on your ideas. Our goal is for you to become confident creators who can wield your mighty sewing skills to make your life and others’ lives way better. Find a project that interests you and seems doable for your skill level and go for it! As Ms. Frizzle would say, “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” (But . . . also, always prewash your fabric; measure twice, cut once; and make a practice version of clothing items to check fit. This will give your final projects the best chance at wild success possible. 🙂 )
