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Sewing Unit (Textiles)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Get out that sewing machine it's time for a textile project. The class learns how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern, and create a simple article of clothing. They identify the sewing machine parts, use an iron, and think about...
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The Basics of Sewing

For Students 6th - 12th
This resource is a stitch. Kids learn the basics of hand and machine sewing, how to sew on buttons, how to construct and repair clothing, and how to use patterns to create decorative ornaments.
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University of Florida

Clothing Capers: Creativity

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
No matter the age of your sewing pupils, they will enjoy these activities and projects that develop basic sewing machine use, following patterns, and finally creating a fun project of their own. 
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Photo Quilt Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Build creative thinking and organization skills with a beautiful quilting project. Young photographers use a digital camera and computer to create photo transfers, which they will use to create a photo quilt square. They sew or embroider...
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Fabric Collage

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils practice simple hand sewing techniques to repair clothing using various stitches and techniques for sewing a button to fabric. They design and create a fabric collage that includes at least one button, two types of hand stitches,...
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Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore controlling the sewing machine and improve eye-hand and foot coordination by successfully working on enjoyable stitching activities and follow written sewing instructions and become familiar with sewing terminology.
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Holiday Light Sewing Card

For Students K - 1st
In this Holiday Light Sewing Card, students use a yarn needle and yarn to sew decorations onto a cardstock in the shape of a Holiday Light. Teacher prints out image on cardstock of tagboard, punches out holes, and supplies a yarn needle...
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Instructors Lesson Plan for Oh Sew Easy Pillows

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Class members learn to make the basic 12" x 12" square pillow with overlapping back panels for easy insertion of a pillow form. Whether you choose a lively print or more subdued stripe, it's sure to add interest to your room!
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Equipment Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the various parts of the sewing machine and their function. In groups, they work together to explain how to use each part. To end the lesson, they review safety procedures for the sewing machine and...
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Clothing 2 Sample Notebook

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a sample notebook of different types of clothing and techniques. In groups, they practice using the techniques to create their own sample notebooks. To end the instructional activity, they are introduced to more advanced...
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Sew, You Want To Quilt?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students become familiar with the achievements of the artist Faith Ringgold. They take notice of the patterns in their environment. They connect the mathematical concept of patterns to create a class quilt.
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TOTALLY TUBULAR QUILTS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students should have the ability to sew strips together accurately and use a rotary cutter, fabric should be selected before class, washed, and ironed folded in half selvage-to-selvage.
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The Fabric of Our Lives:

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners discuss quilts within their family to reflect on their experiences. Students examine quilt sqares and sewing techniques. Learners create the quilt square in the classroom and a Hyperstudio card in the computer lab.
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Enchanted Views

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students will create a garden with specific fabrics to a set grid (p 73) to fit the pull-out pattern of the gate. This pattern will be transferred onto the foreground which in turn will be basted onto the garden. A hand needle-turn...
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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bags

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create a to-go bag for people on the go. After cutting out the bag, lining, insulation, and the flap they apply the interfacing, then sew, add finishing touches, flap and closures. They then show their finished bags.
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The Mitten

For Students K - 1st
In this mittens worksheet, students color and design a large winter mitten. Students punch holes where designated and sew front to back to make a mitten.
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Holiday Light Sewing Card

For Students K - 1st
In this holiday light worksheet, students see a black line outline of a light which can be printed on cardstock or tagboard. Students punch out the holes and with yarn and needle, sew around the edges.
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Dick Blick Art Materials

Stitch It Up!

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Ever think about combining the art forms of painting and embroidery? Then this art instructional activity is right up your alley! Given a piece of white cloth, young artists first create a grayscale painting and then highlight certain...
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Hoot for the Holidays: Felt Owl Ornament

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Get ready for the holidays with a felt owl ornament project. Younger and older kids will love this simple craft, and it offers a great way to practice sewing skills. Final products can vary depending on use of decorative ribbons,...
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SIMPLE FABRIC FOLDING FOR HALLOWEEN

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Study the fabric folding techniques introduced and lead your class in applying them to quiltmaking, home decorating, fashion design, and other sewing projects. This lesson is geared to making items themed for halloween, but could be...
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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students construct a fabric vase as shown in the book, "Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases" by Linda Johansen. They cut fabric and appliques using plastic templates then iron on fusible interface. Pieces of the vase are then sewn...
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Make Spectacular Books

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a demonstration on how to make a skewer book. Using various types of fabric, they transform it into a skewer book to be used for scrapbooking. They share their books with the class and ask for constructive criticism.
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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design and create a fabric box using different fabrics and fusible bwebbing. They cut fabric using template and iron on the fusible web. then the pieces are sewn together to complete the box.
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Lesson: Ginger Brooks Takahashi: Powerstich: A Forum for Community-Building

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This is a great way to build community in your school, experience process-based art, and explore the critical-thinking process. While quilting as a class collectively (just like a quilting bee) pupils listen to poetry and prose of a...

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