Sewing

Watch this VIDEO and this VIDEO on getting started with Sewing

Review Success Criteria

1. Form follows function

2. Evenness of stitch tension

3. Attention to details, finishing, and neatness

4. Colors and materials complement the chosen images or patterns

5. Appropriate choice of materials and design combinations

6. Embellishments add to the overall success of the piece

Process Steps

1. Use a pattern found online or create your own. 

2. Choose your fabric and pin the pattern to it.

3. Cut the fabric into the shapes of the pattern.

4. Pin the pieces of fabric together with the colored sides touching. 

5. Choose which stitch is best and start sewing.

6. Add embellishments, buttons, zippers, etc depending on what you need for your piece.

Turtorials:

• Make a scrunchie, eye mask, or glasses case following this tutorial.

• Try your hand at sewing an “ugly dull” following this tutorial.

• Find your own tutorial to follow.