August - I7: 3D Sewing Intermediate
In this five-week intermediate 3D sewing course, students will build on foundational plush-making skills while creating a hanging sloth plush.
Students will practice working with plush fabrics, sewing curved and dimensional seams, constructing long narrow limbs, shaping a soft 3D body, adding facial details, and finishing their plush with clean hand-sewn closures.
Students will bring their own fabric, allowing them to customize the color, texture, and personality of their sloth. Stuffing and Velcro will be provided.
The Velcro claws make the finished sloth interactive, allowing it to hang from a hook, door, arm, or other object. Students may also choose whether to sew the head facing forward or turned to the side, giving the plush extra character.
By the end of the course, each student will go home with a completed soft sloth plush with long arms and legs, a rounded body, facial details, and functional Velcro claws.
Student Learning Objectives:
- Sewing with plush fabrics
- Managing fabric nap and direction
- Constructing curved and dimensional seams
- Sewing narrow limbs
- Shaping and stuffing 3D soft forms
- Adding facial details with applique or embroidery
- Attaching arms and legs evenly
- Installing Velcro closures
- Finishing seams neatly by hand
- Completing a polished intermediate plush project
Please arrive on time for each class, as instruction begins promptly and late arrivals may miss important demonstrations. Students are expected to come prepared and ready to work.
You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer. Sewing machines will also be provided for students who do not have one or do not wish to transport theirs.
Students are responsible for providing fabric, thread, and any required materials when requested. Specific supply needs will be communicated in advance or during class, and students should bring the materials specified by the instructor.
Regular attendance, preparedness, and participation are essential to get the most out of the class.
