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.