Instructor Training For After School Clubs
Information on this page is intended for the purposes of Sew Happy instructors.
1. Read the Staff Training presentation
2. Watch the "Classroom Management Training" video
3. Watch the video tutorials
4. Download relevant documents
If you have any questions please reach out to us at info@sewhappyusa.net
1. Staff Training PDF Presentation
2. Classroom Management Training Video
3. Video Tutorials
Threading a needle, tying a knot and lock stitch are the fundamental elements of sewing and it's important that all Sew Happy Instructors teach these skills using the same method. Please watch the following videos and ask us if you have any questions.
Threading A Needle (Option 1)
- Using sewing machine thread, a wire needle threader and a #6 needle
- Includes measuring the thread
Use this method for Llama Drama, Hedgehog House & Hello Tote Bag
Threading A Needle (Option 2)
- Using crochet thread, a dritz needle threader and a #20 needle
- Includes measuring the thread
- Video uses sewing machine thread but when using crochet thread measure as long as 1 arm only!
Use this method for Fox In A Sleeping Bag, Ice Cream Composition Book Cover, Doll Dress & Vest, Spa Day, Daxie Dog, Emoji Pillow
Tying A Knot
Lock Stitch
4. Downloadable Documents
1. SEW HAPPY HANDBOOK (Updated January 2022)
2A. Instructor Guidelines - Preparation For A New Class
2B. After School Club Attendance Sheet
3. Instructor Guidelines - Instructor Bin
4. Instructor Training First Class
5. Threading A Needle & Tying A Knot
On-boarding For New Instructors:
Tax Forms, When I Work Information, Etc
After School Project Printable Tutorials & Videos
Video Tutorials
(designed to teach kids at home but great for training purposes. May not follow time plan you are using)
Hedgehog House
Hedgehog House
8 Week Program (Mini Version)
9 Week Program
10 Week Program
11 Week Program
12 Week Program
Llama Drama
6 Week Program
8 Week Program
10 Week Program
Other Projects:
Video Tutorials
(designed to teach kids at home but great for training purposes. May not follow time plan you are using)
Me & My Doll Dress & Vest
5. Other Helpful Information
1. We use the Brother CS6000i sewing machine.
Video Tutorials:
- SewingMastery.com website has 2 pages of how-to videos for the Brother CS6000i.
Just use the down arrow to browse their "how to video series". Lots of useful information, especially helpful for:
- Threading & Winding a Bobbin
- Inserting the Bobbin
- Changing the Needle
- Stitch Width, Length & Needle Position
Note: To avoid damage to our sewing machines, we do not teach how to use the automatic Needle Threader in our classes.
You can also search YouTube for how-to videos.
2. How to use When I Work (our scheduling software)
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