Students are applying their knowledge and new sewing skills! We are working on paper sewing to learn proper control of the machine. Once the paper sewing is complete all students will be able to thread the sewing machine independently and sew on scrap fabric. We will soon be starting projects:)
Practice!
All students are currently practicing how to thread a needle and tie a knot at the end of the thread. They are also learning two basic hand stitches. All students should be able to independently complete these tasks in order to begin sewing projects.
Projects have been ordered!
All sewing projects have been ordered and should be here in the next week. Students will soon begin sewing:)
Pajama Pants Order Form
Pants range in price from $18.50-$22.50 depending on selection. Project includes the pattern, material, matching thread as well as elastic for the waistband.
Sewing project order form
Project Order Form
6thgradesewing order form
Hand Sewing
Students are doing a great job understanding the equipment used in the sewing lab. We will soon be practicing how to thread and a needle and learn two basic hand stitches.
Please submit project money by the end of the week!
Learning the sewing machine:)
Students are eager to start using the sewing machines! First they must pass a sewing machine quiz with an 80% or better. We are working hard in the classroom to learn the parts of the machines as well as the functions of each part. Tomorrow will be the quiz:)
Please submit project money $8.25 by the end of this week!
Pajama pants
Students are currently learning the sewing machine parts and the functions of each part to prepare to sew a pair of pajama pants. Order forms for the project went home last week and was due today. If your child has not submitted please send cash in by the end of the week.
Computer Applications Progress
Computer Applications class has been able to start using the Typing.com website daily as bell work, so far students have also had the opportunity to learn to work with Microsoft Word as well as Google Docs.
Now that students have had the chance to work with these two programs they are currently completing research on an educational topic of choice and they will use one of the two programs to type a paper using their research.