• Lesson #1:  Practice threading a sewing machine AND Practice
  • Teach each student how to thread their machine.  Allow them to practice sewing a straight line, curved line or box using the free paper practice sheets.

• Lesson #2:  Sewing a straight line
  • This lesson is all about learning to sew a straight line, along with how to turn a corner.  Sewing the project will give the students practice on straight lines.
  • Once you’ve mastered sewing a straight line, try turning and sewing corners and make a simple pin cushion.
  • Lesson Project:  Crayon or Pencil Roll
• Lesson #3:  Topstitching and linings
  • Explain why a project might be lined like bags and pouches.  This project will also help them learn how to topstitch.
  • Project:  Book Bag or Tote
• Lesson #4:  Simple Hand Sewing
  • Students will learn how to hand sew a slipstitch which is perfect for closing off pillows and hemming skirts.
  • Project:  Pocket Pillow
• Lesson #5:  How to sew a zipper
  • Students will learn steps to sew a zipper.
  • Project:  Pencil or Makeup Pouch
• Usually for my purposes, my students either pick making pajama pants or making a skirt just for time sake.  But if you are teaching your own children to sew, they could potential sew up both projects.
• Lesson #6:  How to make a casing
  • Casings are used often on pants and skirts.  Students will learn to make a casing and sew pants.
  • Project: Pajama Pants 
• Lesson #7:  How to sew gathers
  • Students will learn the easy technique to sew perfect gathers and use this to sew a gathered skirt.
  • Project:  Simple Skirt

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