Learn to Sew – Level 1

LEARN TO SEW  AT FIYSABIYLILLAH TREASURE CHEST

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Cost of Level 1:  $125 include –  Six Lessons – 2 hours per lesson – 2 lessons per week – 4 students per class. Saturday classes – 1 lesson per week

Equipment and supplies included in cost of course

Fabric for pillowcase, hijab, prayer suit and scarf to be provided by student

 

Lesson 1

Theory – ½ hour

Learning about the Sewing Machine and care and maintenance of it.

Practical – 1 ½ hours

Learn how to thread the machine.

Learn to sew on the machine – straight stitch and over edging

Learn how to hem by hand.

 

Lesson 2

Theory – ½ hour

Measuring, basting , pinning and cutting fabric

Practical – 1 ½ hours

Using a tape measure.

Learn how to back stitch by hand.

Cut and sew a scarf.

 

Lesson 3

Theory – ½ hour

Types and uses of various fabrics

Practical – 1 ½ hours

Cut and sew a pillow case

 

Lesson 4

Theory – ½ hour

Common problems of the sewing machine

Practical – 1 ½ hours

Measuring , cutting, basting and sewing a hijab.

 

Lesson 5

Theory – ½ hour

Types of fabric closures

Practical – 1 ½ hours

Sewing hooks and eyes, press studs by hand

Measuring, cutting, basting and sewing prayer suit.

 

Lesson 6

Theory – ½ hour

Buttons and Button holes

Practical – 1 ½ hours

Sewing buttons and button holes by hand

Completion of prayer suit.

 

 

Student’s achievement: Level 1 Sewing Diploma