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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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Bonneville

Illuminate Me: Merging Conductive Sewing, Technology, and Solar Power

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Sew up a unit on solar energy with a hands-on project. Groups sew LED lights on clothing using conductive thread. Solar modules attached to a helmet provide the energy for the lights. A final presentation gives learners the opportunity...
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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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FACS: Sewing Projects (Textiles)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to how to use a sewing machine. Individually, they decide on a sewing project they are interested in and make the clothing. They are graded based on a rubric and share their clothing with the class for...
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Beginning Sewing Projects

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students practice basic sewing techniques constructing a sewing project.
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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 lesson is right up your alley! Given a piece of white cloth, young artists first create a grayscale painting and then highlight certain features by...
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Story Quilt Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate how quilt making was a family and community activity. They read and discuss books, complete various handouts, and create a paper quilt celebrating philanthropic activities.
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Clothing--Sewing Activities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic sewing activities. Individually, they practice creating seams, attaching a button, and ironing clothing. To end the instructional activity, they review correct sewing terminology and complete other...
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Fabric Collage

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students 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...
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Vocational: Beginning Sewing Projects

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete clothing construction projects by making shorts or stuff bags. By making these final projects, they learn basic sewing techniques such as seam allowances, backstitching, and attaching buttons. Students follow the...
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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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Vocational: Basic Sewing

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars discover how to use sewing machines, ironing boards, and steam irons. Using diagrams, they label all the parts of a sewing machine and solve crossword puzzles in groups. Following a teacher demonstration, students sew...
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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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FACS: Sewing Factory (Textiles)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students gain practical experience in how sewing factories are run. They experience job possibilities by running a sewing factory simulation.
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The Sewing Machine

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread it. They demonstrate basic skills related to clothing and textiles. They assess their employability and discuss careers in clothing construction or crafts.
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Clothing 2 Sample Notebook

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars master skills before sewing on their projects. They watch a demonstration on how to make each of these samples and apply correct techniques for inserting zippers (centered, lapped, fly, or exposed/sport). The discover how...
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FACS:Puppet Factory (Mktg)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore marketing strategies while producing a hand-sewn puppet. They obtain information about child care and safety as well as basic hand sewing techniques.
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Oh Sew Easy:Sewing Duvet Covers and Curtains

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students, using the "Oh Sew Easy" book, create a duvet cover. Along with the duvet cover they create a a shower curtain. Students perform the hands on activity by using fabric and a sewing machine.
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The Quilting Connection....a Teaching Unit on Slavery, the Underground Railroad And Quilting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the Internet, read designated books and selection, participate in discussions and write short reports while completing this series of lessons about slavery and the Underground Railroad. As a final project, they design a...
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Painted Story Quilt

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Emmulate some of Faith Ringgolds famous painted story quilts in your classroom. Have your class choose a story or you choose one for the whole class to portray. They will select their favorite scene to paint onto their story quilt. What...
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Hobbies: ESL Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Explore the fun world of hobbies with this presentation, which displays basic terms for everyday activities. English learners can study words like sewing, video games, basketball, and painting. Bright illustrations help to define each...
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation

A Leadership Chart

For Teachers K - 2nd
It's important for children to understand how they fit into their local or social community. They discuss leadership and who exemplifies a leader in their family, community, and school. Each child will create a quilt square by...
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Printables
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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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