{"product_id":"homeschool-sewing-camp-fix-it-fit-it-make-it","title":"Homeschool Sewing Camp : Fix It, Fit It \u0026 Make It!","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHomeschool Sewing: Fix It, Fit It \u0026amp; Make It!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4-Week Practical Sewing \u0026amp; Alterations Series | Ages 9 to 14\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your child more than a craft (give them a skill they can use for life).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hands-on homeschool sewing series introduces students to \u003cstrong\u003ereal-world sewing skills\u003c\/strong\u003e they can use on their own clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver four weeks, students will learn how to use a sewing machine, repair clothing, hem garments, understand basic fit and alterations, and creatively upcycle clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous sewing experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFall 2026 Homeschool Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📅 Wednesdays: September 16, 23 \u0026amp; 30 + October 7\u003cbr\u003e ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e 🧵 4 classes | 8 hours of instruction\u003cbr\u003e 👧🧒 Ages 9–14\u003cbr\u003e 📍 Philia Brant Fashion Studio – Brantford\u003cbr\u003e 💰 \u003cstrong\u003e$150 per student\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 👥 Maximum 6 students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat They'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEEK 1  FIX IT 🔧\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents learn sewing-machine basics and simple clothing repairs, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Machine safety, threading and setup\u003cbr\u003e • Straight stitching and seam allowance\u003cbr\u003e • Repairing opened seams and small tears\u003cbr\u003e • Sewing on buttons\u003cbr\u003e • Basic hand sewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEEK 2  HEM IT 👖\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents learn one of the most useful alterations  hemming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll practice measuring, marking, pinning, pressing and sewing a clean hem before working on an appropriate garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEEK 3 FIT IT 📏\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are introduced to how clothing fits and how it can be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Basic body measurements\u003cbr\u003e • Garment fit and ease\u003cbr\u003e • Pinning and marking alterations\u003cbr\u003e • Elastic waistbands\u003cbr\u003e • Simple fit adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivities will be adapted to each student's skill level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEEK 4 MAKE IT YOURS! ♻️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents put their new skills to work by transforming or upcycling an older garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll learn that clothing doesn't always have to be replaced, \u003cstrong\u003esometimes it can be fixed, changed or made into something new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than Crafts. 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