Let’s Start Sewing! Day One

Interview Interior Decorating Company Fancy Designs will use your answers and participation today to decide if they should hire you for their interior decorating department. They are searching for pillow making experts.

K-W-L K: What you already know W: What you want to know/learn L: What you learned 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..

Vocabulary List Step 1: Write down the word Step 2: Write down the definition.

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

Needle A small instrument used to pull thread through cloth

Pedal A device that is stepped on to give power to the sewing machine. It also controls the speed of the needle.

Spool of Thread A cylinder with thread wrapped around it.

Seam Where two layers of fabric are held together by stitching

Supply List Step 1: Identify the picture Step 2: Raise your hand to tell the class what it is Step 3: We will define these objects’ purposes as we work through the unit

What is this? Needle

What is this? Spool of Thread

What is this? Bobbin

What is this? Sewing Machine Pedal

What is this? Seam

What is this? Seam Ripper

What is this? Bolt of Fabric

What is this? Straight Pin

What is this? Marking Pen