A Sewing We Go!

February 10th, 2010

Students are ready to try out the sewing machines. Students have read and answered questions about the sewing process and viewed the video, “See and Sew.” Now students are ready to get in some practice at the sewing machines. They will sew on paper without any thread. Next they will practice on scrap fabric and learn how to thread their machine. Then they will sew their project.

Crafts Club

February 4th, 2010

The Crafts Club sewers decided to make flannel pj’s for their next sewing project. Due to schools being closed on February 15, we will meet in the FACS classroom at 8:00 am on Monday, February 8th. If you have not brought in your fabric (washed and dried), please bring it with you for Monday’s meeting. See you then!

Caring for Clothing Test!

February 4th, 2010

Students have studied the how’s and the why’s of clothing care. Today was an intensive review of the textbook and dvd material. Tomorrow is the test. The link posted should take you to a copy of the study guide. All students were given their worksheet packet as well as a copy of the study guide. After everyone completes the short test tomorrow, students will complete marking their sewing project with a 1/2″ seamline. Next week will have students learning sewing machine vocabulary, practice sewing, and finally, sewing the fabric project!Study Guide for Caring for Clothing_1