Let’s Start Sewing! Day One

STEM: Design Challenge Your Challenge is to Design a throw pillow using math equation for Area of a square, rectangle or paralelagram. Constraints: You only get 1/2 yard of fabric. 2. Area must be between 30 in squared-240 in. 2 3. Must demonstrate some 2 handstiching techniques and one DIY design idea of your choice.

Pillow Plans

Stem Design Process

K-W-L K: What you already know W: What you want to know/learn K: write down everything you know about sewing. (vocab, supplies, etc) W: write everything you want to know about the sewing and the planning process of your pillow project. (minimum of 4)

Pair-Share K: Share 2 things you already know about sewing with the person sitting next to you. W: Share your list with the person sitting next to you. Put a star (*) next to similar things you would like to learn.

1st Period K-W-L K: W:

2nd Period K-W-L K: W:

3rd Period K-W-L K: W:

5th Period K-W-L K: W:

6th Period K-W-L K: W :

Vocabulary List (on notes page) Step 1: Write down the word Step 2: Write down the definition.

Needle A small instrument used to pull thread through cloth

Pedal A device that is stepped on to give power to the sewing machine and control the speed of the needle.

Spool of Thread A cylinder with thread wrapped around it.

Bobbin A small spool that holds the thread inside the sewing machine

Seam Where two layers of fabric are held together by stitching

GUESS THE PICTURE

What is this? Spool of Thread

What is this? Needle

What is this? Sewing Machine Pedal

What is this? Bobbin

What is this? Seam

What is this? Marking or Fabric Pen

What is this? Straight Pin

What is this? Bolt of Fabric

What is this? Seam Ripper

Let’s Start Sewing! Master the Machine

Vocabulary for Notes Section Spool pin: Holds a spool of thread. Pattern selection dial: Allows you to move through the various stitches, decorative stitches and buttonholes.   Thread-cutter: located on the left hand side, toward the back of your machine. This is a small covered blade that cuts the thread after you’ve finished sewing.

Contiue taking notes… Handwheel: The large knob on the right side of your machine. Manually raises and lowers the needle. Reverse stitch lever: The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed down. Foot release: lever lifts the presser foot. Needle: A needle pushes the thread through the fabric to form a stitch.**

With your partner Try to label the Machine