Sewing Ideas Easter

http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-is-in-air.html    stuffed easter eggs

http://so-sew-easy.com/easter-bunnies-sew/#_a5y_p=3531949    bunny ideas

http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2013/3/4/bunny-treat-bags-a-free-tutorial/   bunny bags

http://www.love-to-sew.com/scallop-fabric-easter-basket-sewing-pattern/    easter basket

http://www.thispilgrimlife.com/bendy-snake-tutorial/       bendy snakes

http://www.redtedart.com/2012/02/10/pyramid-juggling-bag-chickens/     juggling chicken

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/484207397407475380/    spiral stuffed snake

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/450148925225373777/     ruffled tote bag

More basic fabric education

http://andreasnotebook.com/before-you-learn-to-sew/#comment-73833

How To Stitch a Baby Hem Perfectly

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-sew-a-perfect-baby-hem/technique_steps/8


Smart stitching.

Fun Quiz

Quiz for sewing test practice:  http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/hobbies/needlework/sewing.html

Fabric quiz:    http://www.funtrivia.com/submitquiz.cfm?quiz=377751


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1.     What part of a machine adjusts the tightness and looseness of the upper thread? 

a.     Stitch width control

b.     Stitch length control

c.     Tension Control

2.     What part of the plate on the sewing machine helps keep seams aligned straight?

a.     Measurements on throat plate

b.     Presser foot

c.     Feed dogs

3.     Place an A B C next to the following pattern markings

A.     cutting line,

B.     darts,

C.     dots,

D.    grain line,

E.     notches,

F.     place on fold,

G.    stitching line

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I. 

J. 

K. 

L. 

M. 

N. 

O. 

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10.    What color of tracing paper or chalk should be used with fabric?

11.   What is the name of the spool that holds the bottom thread?

12.   What switch adjusts the width of zigzag stitches?

13.   What holds the bobbin when stitching?

14.   What holds the upper thread in place while stitching?

15.   What stitch is used to secure the thread at the start and end of a seam?

16.   How do you manually control the needle movement?

17.   What is being sewn with the following instructions:  “Measure fabric edges to desired length, fold and pin in place, Repeat, Stitch the folded fabric close to the open edge.” 

18.   If the selected pattern does not fit, what will need to be done to the pattern before it is pinned on the fabric?

19.   What technique is being described:  “Place fabric with right sides to together, line up raw edges and pin together and stitch on the desired seam allowance. 

20.   Which technique is being described:  “Begin by stitching forward ½ inch (a count of five stitches) then retrace the stitching back to the beginning.  Repeat at the end of the stitching line. 

21.   Which sewing machine implement has a tooth-like surface that moves fabric during stitching?

22.   The fullness added to a pattern for movement and comfort is called ____?

23.   What provides step-by-step instructions for using a pattern?

24.  24.  What guide shows how to lay pattern on fabric.

Cute Skirt Ideas

First Semester Syllabus

SEWING Curriculum

Week 1	SEW  FUN Sewing implements guessing game w candy rewards.    Getting to know a machine.  Presser foot, tension, etc.     Straight line stitching without thread on paper following an inked line.
Week 2 Tools: Theory:  Application	VISION CAST                        Use that machine!    Threading, bobbins.   Give them their sewing kit. Make a casing, turn, and ironing skills.  Pillowcase bag,
Week 3 Theory: Application: Sewing Ideas	Sew a casing,  thread it into pillowcase and tie off.   Lecture:   Textiles - types and designs   (Pinterest link)  Discussion:  How to care for materials   (pinterest link)  How to use your casing skill?  Fund raisers?   Jack in the Beanbags - hackysax,  Hairbands Pet Snake Warmers Magic gadget bags
Week 2	Theory of a simple seam, sewing two pieces of material together and turning and pressing a straight seam.  Discuss purposes.   Top stitching.   Understitching   Stitching and turning a drawstring.  MAKE PAJAMA BAG from Pillowcase
Week 3	Material/textiles discussion.  Correct use, weight, durability.   PINTEREST VOCAB. Hair bands.
	PLACEMAT BOOK COVER
Week 4	Curved seams continued. Stitching a curve. turning, clipping and pressing a curve.  Discuss purposes.
	Reading a pattern.