Learn to machine stitch: Sewing lessons with an experienced teacher
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About Dawn Z.
Experience
Craft instructor
Oct, 2018 - PresentPlainville Public Library
Occasional program leader in hand sewing, arm knitting and other crafts.
Craft instructor
Aug, 2016 - PresentSimsbury Public Library
Have taught sewing (hand and machine), arm knitting, origami, paracord knot bracelets and other craft classes at the library.
Craft instructor
May, 2015 - PresentBristol Public Library
Occasional program provider. Past programs include a mother-daughter arm knitting lesson, no sew pilliow, arm knit cowl and fabric origami star.
Education
Knitting
Jul, 2018 - Jan, 2022WEBS
Kniting Teacher Certification
Oct, 2022The Knitting Guild Association
Clothing
Sep, 2021 - Jan, 2022Burda Style Academy
Certifications
BurdaStyle Teaching Certification
Jan, 2022Burda Style Academy
I have been trained to teach the core sewing techniques as determined by BurdaStyle. Among those techniques are constructing darts, invisible zipper, inseam pockets, joining seams, combined facing, hand stitching, neckline facing, gathering, set-In sleeves, waistbands, pant inseam, waistline facing and working with knits.
Certified Knitting Instructor
May, 2023The Knitting Guild Association
Completed an 18-month course including a proficiency of basic knitting knowledge test, writing several reviews of books and a pattern and writing lesson plans, class proposals and creating a short technique video. https://tkga.org/certification-for-knitting-instructors/
Affiliations
American Quilter’s Society
Dec, 2019American Quilter’s Society is a body of quilters with a 30-year heritage, whose arms reach wide to encompass all ages, design styles, and methods. It’s where quilting excitement flows and the members are as diverse as the quilts they create – and where you’ll find premier-quality quilting products, inspiration, and information.
The Knitting Guild Association
Oct, 2022Our mission is to provide education and communication to those wishing to to advance the quality of workmanship and creativity in their knitting endeavors.