The basics of sewing is introduced through practical experience led with close and supportive instruction and demonstration. Students learn terminology, function and purpose of various equipment and materials they will be using for sewing.
Students learn about the use and purpose of a variety of sewing equipment used for hand sewing. A sewing basket or kit is assembled together for class use.
Students make a hand sewn pin-cushion.
In this lesson students learn about various basic hand stitches.
A stitch diary is created through practicing a selection of stitches.
In this lesson students apply their developing hand sewing skills to make a small felt toy with decorative stitching.
In this lesson students apply their developing hand sewing skills to make a small felt sewing kit with decorative stitching.
Students meet the sewing machine and introduced to its main functions, parts and its safe use.
Students learn about the sewing machine and its basic functions of straight, zig zag and reverse stitching. Students learn terminology and safe sewing principles.(see SSPs on next page). In this lesson, students learn how to safely use the wheel, thread a machine and its needle, thread and insert a bobbin and prepare the machine for sewing.
Students continue to learn about the safe use of the sewing machine and its basic function and parts in preparation for sewing.
In this lesson students learn to use the foot pedal with control and pass fabric through the machine.
With some revision and reminders, the students gain experience using the sewing machine with 1:1 supervision. Straight stitching along a line, zig zag stitching and reverse (stay) is practiced one at a time with support until control is aquired.
The basics of sewing with a pattern is introduced through practical experience led with close and supportive instruction and demonstration. Students learn terminology and how to use various equipment and materials used when cutting out fabric pieces to sew.
Students learn about the use and features of a variety of sewing patterns including basic garments, toys, and accesories. Students use measuring tools to draw a basic template and use this to cut out fabric and prepare pieces for sewing.
In this lesson students apply their developing understanding of sewing patterns and templates to sew a drawstring bag.
In this lesson students apply their developing understanding of how to use sewing patterns and templates to sew a pillow slip or similar.
In this lesson students apply their developing understanding of how to use sewing patterns and templates to sew a basic top.
In this lesson students apply their developing understanding of how to use sewing patterns and templates to sew a gift or decorative item for someone else.
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