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If your student has no experience with a sewing machine, the best camp for her (or him!) is the “burrito-style” pillowcase. This camp assumes zero machine knowledge/experience, and has a fun technique that kids find very intriguing. If your child knows how to thread a sewing machine, and wind a bobbin correctly, then any of the other Level 1 camps are great choices. If your child has completed a few of the Level 1 sessions recently, then they can choose any of the Level 2 camps they find interesting. One note—if there has been a long break since the last time your child sewed anything, a Level 1 “refresher” camp is a great way to re-acquaint them with their sewing machine and brush up on those skills.
Minimum age for young sewists is 8 years old.
Advanced Camps generally require solid sewing experience, so please send me an email (maris@sewmaris.com) if you are not sure whether these classes are a good fit for your child.
Absolute Beginner: Burrito-style Pillowcase – $45
In this camp students will learn beginning machine operation and stitching skills, while making a “burrito-style” pillowcase. This fun technique produces a beautifully made pillowcase for a bed pillow. This class is for absolute beginners. Limited to 4 students.
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Level 1 Beginner Sew Camp – $185
In this 4-day camp students will learn beginning machine operation and stitching skills, while making 3 projects: a burrito-style pillowcase, a simple and practical drawstring backpack, and an embellished cover for a book or art journal. This class is for absolute beginners. Limited to 4 students.
Dates: July 15 – July 18 CAMP FULL!
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: July 22 – July 25 CAMP FULL!
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Level 2 Intermediate Sew Camp – $185
In this camp students will make cozy pajama pants perfect for lounging or sleeping, a small travel pillow cover, and a handy zippered pouch. Perfect supplies for a sleepover party! This class is for students who are very comfortable with threading and operating a sewing machine, and have completed 1 or more Level 1 classes. Limited to 4 students.
Dates: Aug 12 – Aug 15 CAMP FULL!
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Level 2 Skirt + T-shirt Sew Camp – $185
In this camp students will make a simple elastic waist skirt with a coordinating T-shirt. Perfect for warm summer days or back-to-school wear, students will use patterns designed just for tweens by Sew Maris! This class is for students who are very comfortable with threading and operating a sewing machine, and have completed 1 or more Level 1 classes. Limited to 4 students.
Dates: August 19 – August 22CAMP FULL!
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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