# Sewing (NC) (SEWN) courses

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28544/28869/31491

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### SEWN 7200 — Sewing Fundamentals 1

- **Hours:** 48-54 hours
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 3 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/sewn.md); Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/sewn.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/sewn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

Learn the basics of sewing using domestic sewing machines in a supportive, hands-on environment. This course introduces new and beginning sewers to essential skills including machine setup, stitching techniques, seam finishes, and simple garment or craft construction. Students also gain introductory experience with overlock machines.

### SEWN 7201 — Sewing Fundamentals 2

- **Hours:** 48-54 hours
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 3 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/sewn.md); Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/sewn.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/sewn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

Expand your sewing skills while exploring more challenging projects using domestic sewing and overlock machines. This intermediate-level course focuses on garment construction, pattern reading, fabric selection, and finishing techniques.

### SEWN 7203 — Sewing Open Lab

- **Hours:** 48-54 hours
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 4 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/sewn.md); Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/sewn.md); Spring 2027, 6 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/sewn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

A flexible, self-paced sewing lab for students who wish to continue practicing and refining their skills. Participants bring their own sewing or craft projects and receive guidance, demonstrations, and technical support from the instructor. Domestic sewing and overlock machines are provided. This course offers extended opportunities for skill development, independent project completion, and increased confidence in creative sewing applications.

### SEWN 7205 — Machine Embroidery 1

- **Hours:** 48-54 hours
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/sewn.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/sewn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

Machine Embroidery 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of decorative stitching using domestic embroidery machines. Students learn machine parts and functions, safe operation, and essential techniques such as hooping, stabilizing, and stitching on a variety of fabrics. Emphasis is placed on building confidence with entry-level embroidery projects, proper material selection, and craftsmanship. This course provides the foundation for further study in machine embroidery and supports personal enrichment or creative applications.

### SEWN 7206 — Machine Embroidery 2

- **Hours:** 48-54 hours
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/sewn.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/sewn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

Machine Embroidery 2 builds on the skills introduced in Machine Embroidery 1, advancing students’ knowledge of embroidery techniques and design applications. Students learn to select and combine fabrics, stabilizers, and threads for more complex projects, while exploring the use of embroidery software to create and edit digital designs. Emphasis is placed on precision, creativity, and problem-solving as students complete individualized projects that demonstrate higher levels of technical skill and design integration.

### SEWN 7207 — Machine Embroidery Open Lab

- **Hours:** 48-54 hours
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/sewn.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/sewn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

The Open Embroidery Lab provides students with dedicated time, space, and instructor support to practice, refine, and complete embroidery projects. Designed as a companion to embroidery coursework, this open lab allows students to advance skills at their own pace, receive individualized guidance, and apply techniques to personal or certificate-related projects. The lab environment supports creativity, problem-solving, and mastery of embroidery skills needed to complete the Fundamentals of Machine Embroidery certificate of completion.