Hand Sewing

Hand Sewing

FACS 7
Mrs. Reynolds

Sewing Equipment

Notions- small tools used in sewing
- Thread
- Needle
- Marking Pens
- Pins
- Buttons
- Seam Ripper

What else is needed?

• Iron

• Ironing Board

• Fabric Shears (ONLY USE ON FABRIC)

• Pre-washed fabric

How do I sew?

Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end.
Line up your fabric and pass the needle through pulling the thread completely through until the knot comes to the fabric.
Pass the needle back through the fabric about 1/4 inch from where it came out.
Repeat!

Multiple Choice

I can poke my friend with my needle.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The needle should only pierce the fabric.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When sewing, I should NOT line up my fabric before I begin sewing.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

I should only sew pre-washed fabric because...

• Fabric expands when washed, causing the threads to become too tight.

• Fabric shrinks when it is washed, causing the threads to become too loose.

• It does't matter if it's washed. It sews the same either way.

Fabric Types

What is fabric?

• Cloth or other material produced by weaving or knitting fibers

  • Fibers

    • Usually yarn or thread

Isn't all fabric the same?

• NO!

• Fabrics are different based on the fiber they are made of, treatment of the fibers, and how they are woven together.

Different Fabrics

• Feel them!

Multiple Select

What two fabrics will we mainly use in this class?

• Cotton

• Muslin

• Felt

• Polyester