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Explore the most universally known skill in our Textiles Workspace.
Explore the most universally known skill in our Textiles Workspace.
Below you will find a set of great first projects to familiarize yourself with using a sewing machine and hand sewing, followed by a wide selection of project ideas that are constantly being cultivated according to your suggestions and interests.
Below you will find a set of great first projects to familiarize yourself with using a sewing machine and hand sewing, followed by a wide selection of project ideas that are constantly being cultivated according to your suggestions and interests.
Sewing Machine Basics: How to...
Sewing Machine Basics: How to...
General Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
General Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
Just in case...
Just in case...
here is the manual for the Makerspace Sewing Machines if you have something specific to research.
here is the manual for the Makerspace Sewing Machines if you have something specific to research.
Thread Your Sewing Machine
Thread Your Sewing Machine
This is super detailed and exact. Open the video up in a separate tab for easier viewing.
Module FT.1: Prep the Sewing Machine
Module FT.1: Prep the Sewing Machine
Thread your sewing machine so it is ready to use. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Thread your sewing machine so it is ready to use. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
The First Stitch Line
The First Stitch Line
You will need a threaded machine and a small piece of fabric to practice this first stage
Module FT.2: Practice Stitching; Explore Settings
Module FT.2: Practice Stitching; Explore Settings
Practice stitching on a piece of fabric. Use different stitches and settings, experimenting with how they work and look. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Practice stitching on a piece of fabric. Use different stitches and settings, experimenting with how they work and look. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
ALL IN ONE!
ALL IN ONE!
This video is a full on introduction that takes you from Zero to Napkin in one video.
Or... if you'd rather do an intro in smaller chunks and not do the napkin, go onto the resources below.
Module FT.3: Napkin!
Module FT.3: Napkin!
Make the Napkin (or whatever you want to call this thing) as detailed in the tutorial video above. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Make the Napkin (or whatever you want to call this thing) as detailed in the tutorial video above. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Introduction to Hand Sewing
Introduction to Hand Sewing
Threading a Needle
Threading a Needle
Tying Thread Knots
Tying Thread Knots
Basic Stitches and Techniques
Basic Stitches and Techniques
Module FT.4: Hand-sewing Basic Stitches
Module FT.4: Hand-sewing Basic Stitches
Use the tutorial video to practice different stitches and techniques on a piece of scrap material. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Use the tutorial video to practice different stitches and techniques on a piece of scrap material. Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
The video the right contains some helpful hints, but the links below provides a much more detailed introduction and explanation of how to use conductive thread in your sewing and electronic project.
Module FT.5: Wearable Tech: LED Sequins
Module FT.5: Wearable Tech: LED Sequins
With a scrap or some other piece of fabric (hat, glove, shirt, jacket, etc...) use conductive thread to incorporate a battery and at least 3 LED SEQUINS. Use this video.
With a scrap or some other piece of fabric (hat, glove, shirt, jacket, etc...) use conductive thread to incorporate a battery and at least 3 LED SEQUINS. Use this video.
Sketch your design first, discuss with teacher, then sew it.
Sketch your design first, discuss with teacher, then sew it.
Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Module FT.6: Wearable Tech: Programmable LEDs
Module FT.6: Wearable Tech: Programmable LEDs
With a scrap or some other piece of fabric (hat, glove, shirt, jacket, etc...) use conductive thread to incorporate a battery and at least 3 programmable LEDs. (This will need to include a microcontroller that is programmed, too.)
With a scrap or some other piece of fabric (hat, glove, shirt, jacket, etc...) use conductive thread to incorporate a battery and at least 3 programmable LEDs. (This will need to include a microcontroller that is programmed, too.)
Sketch your design first, discuss with teacher, then sew it.
Sketch your design first, discuss with teacher, then sew it.
Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Submit a photo providing evidence of completion to earn points for this Module.
Project Ideas : Repair and Modification
Project Ideas : Repair and Modification
Mending a Tear
Mending a Tear
Project Ideas : Wearables
Project Ideas : Wearables
Beanie Hat
Beanie Hat
Lights, 3D Printing, and Sewing all in one!
Project Ideas: Bags
Project Ideas: Bags
Project Ideas: Outdoors
Project Ideas: Outdoors
Project Ideas: Fun
Project Ideas: Fun
Costume Lighting Tips and Ideas
Module FT.7: Choice
Module FT.7: Choice
Make something useful that displays your interests and textile skills. Use one of the project provided above, or find your own!
Make something useful that displays your interests and textile skills. Use one of the project provided above, or find your own!
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