Intro to Sewing #725
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Saturdays
7/19 - 8/9/2025 2:00 - 5:00pm 4 Weeks Level: Adult & Teen, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Instructor: Amanda Campbell
Location: Arthaus
1811 Huguenot Road #303 Midlothian, VA 23113 $225
Registration is completed through the ArtHaus Visual Arts Studio class registration website. Log-in to your account or create a new account to complete your enrollment.
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Course Description
Intro to Sewing:
Learn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to follow a sewing pattern. The first classes will be demonstration-based and the final classes will focus on the student making their own beginner projects.
Introduction to Sewing Supply List
Supplies can be purchased at craft stores or on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EX9QM4P3KRGV?ref_=wl_share
Intro to Sewing:
Learn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to follow a sewing pattern. The first classes will be demonstration-based and the final classes will focus on the student making their own beginner projects.
Introduction to Sewing Supply List
- Measuring Tape
- 18” long x 2" wide clear plastic ruler
- Seam ripper
- Sewing gauge
- Hand sewing needles- a variety of sizes
- Universal sewing machine needles
- Pins
- Pin cushion
- Thread- 2 spools
- 2yd muslin or 100% cotton fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Thread snips
- Paper scissors
- Tracing wheel and tracing paper OR disappearing ink fabric markers
- FEEL FREE TO BRING IN YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE IF YOU HAVE ONE
Supplies can be purchased at craft stores or on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EX9QM4P3KRGV?ref_=wl_share
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Meet your Teacher
Amanda Campbell Amanda Campbell’s passion for sewing and fashion design started when her grandmother taught her at a young age. She quickly fell in love and graduated with a B.F.A. in fashion design and a minor in media studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015. She had her clothing brand, ABLE By Amanda Campbell, for 7 years, selling collections of women’s ready-to-wear and evening looks and creating custom designs for clients. Following that, Campbell was the lead designer at Sassy Jones for 4 years, heading the creation of the brand's clothing and accessories lines. She now runs her own freelance fashion design and brand consulting business, Amanda Campbell Couture & Consulting, where she uses her 14-plus years of industry experience to help designers and companies across the country launch and grow their brands. Website: https://www.amandacfashion.com/ IG handle: @amandacampbellconsulting |