DEMOLITION SEWING ACADEMY

Week 1: Introduction to Sewing
• Overview of sewing (hand vs. machine)
• Types of fabric
• Basic tools (scissors, seam ripper, pins, tape measure, etc.)
• Threading the needle/sewing machine
• Practice sewing straight lines on scrap fabric

Week 2: Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
• Parts of a sewing machine
• How to wind and insert the bobbin
• Changing needle and presser foot
• Stitch types and lengths
• Practice: Stitching curves and corners

Week 3: Basic Stitches & Seams
• Straight, zigzag, and backstitch
• Seam types: plain, French, and flat-felled
• Pressing seams properly
• Practice: Sewing a simple seam with a hem

Week 4: Easy Sewing Project – Tote Bag
• Cutting fabric using a pattern
• Pinning and stitching pieces
• Adding straps and finishing edges
• Optional: Pockets

Week 5: Buttons, Zippers & Elastic
• How to sew a button by hand and machine
• Installing a zipper
• Creating a waistband with elastic
• Practice: Make a small zipper pouch

Week 6: Final Project
• Choose from: pants,drawstring bag, apron, or simple skirt
• Work independently with guidance
• Showcase and feedback session