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Stitching & Crafting Room:  I need sewing and craft project suggestions  |
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
408 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 3:08:38 PM
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I teach a sewing class at the high school level. I only have 6 students and they are eager to sew. I will have them all school year, so we have alot of sewing time. I was wondering if any one had any fun crafts or sewing projects to suggest. We made pillows today. I thought it would take a couple of days at least, but the whipped them out in a 45 minute class.
~Catherine~
Farmgirl 2428 http://www.my-fairhaven.blogspot.com/
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 3:28:20 PM
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Hi Cathy, Its your long lost no good pen-pal. Hope you and your family are doing good! Mine not so great right now. Anyways how about aprons, or garden tool aprons. Are you only doing sewing machine projects? I have taught my youngest sons girlfriend to do needlepoint, She just graduated high school . She is cross stitching a pillow case right now. And loves it. She did not care for the crocheting. You can buy cheap white pillow cases or make them and do your own transfers on them. I have some transfers I can mail you if you want me too. You can also do dish towels. Hum you would also need hoops. I have loads of color treads I can mail you along with the transfers. I have been collecting threads for many years. I could see if they have any hoops here at the wal-Mart and buy a few to donate. I love donating to the schools. I would have to go through my transfers and see what I have it has been a long time since I looked at them. Anyways just a few ideas for you. Opps I meant she is cross-stitching a pot holder right now I am the one working on the pillowcase!!
Seize The Day!
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Edited by - Dorinda on Sep 22 2011 3:30:35 PM |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 3:31:49 PM
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a vest? an apron for a gift? a bathrobe?
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 3:35:48 PM
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Cathy How about a Quillow, a blanket that folds into a pillow. You can make them from regular fabric and use batting in them or from fleece. Covers for Kindles or I-Pads might be fun too.
Kathy |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 10:35:42 AM
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My daughters sewing class (many years ago) did sleep pants and my son's Jr high class did drawstring bags. Hats out of fleece is usually fun and maybe a little more challenging. Back in the day, when we wore A-line skirts, we made those first semester of sewing class.
God bless,
Judy
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 10:43:52 AM
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How about a quilt that could be donated for a local shelter or maybe auction as a fundraiser for the school?
Sabrena, Olympia |
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TansyShy
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Joanna
Wasilla
AK
USA
100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 12:48:20 PM
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American Girl also has lots of craft books with cute ideas and their magazines are filled with ideas. The crafts never get old to make. :)
Farm girl Sister #907
http://joannasmusings.blogspot.com/
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JamieRose
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jamie
Crystal Lake
IL
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 1:29:46 PM
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I've taught several classes and students like to make book bags. They're simple, the students can pick fun fabric, add pockets, button closures, long/short straps, Make them big or small. I buy interfacing with the 1" grid printed on it. Then you can cut out the size rectangle you want for the body of the purse, and the straps. Easy as pie!
www.lovegivenaway.blogspot.com
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 1:54:08 PM
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What about also a table runner? Especially since Christmas is coming up it could be given as a gift for a loved one. I remember making a book bag, and a apron in class years back.
Farmgirl Sister #2619
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 2:10:56 PM
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I also think aprons are a good project. How about adding the dishtowel that buttons onto the apron. I think it would be so much fun to teach sewing to teens. Another thing they like is making skirts out of jeans. The short ones are popular and are nice when a ruffle is added to the bottom. They can be painted with fabric paints for embellishments and/or appliques.
I have also seen simple dolls made. The flat pancake pattern works fine with a couple darts for shaping. Even older girls sometimes like dolls....we adults do!
Also there is a pattern for pillows made shaped like letters. I found out my homemade patterns didn't work well. Too skinny or small...so store boughtpattern was better. I wish I could be in your class!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 2:42:09 PM
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If I could sew, here is what I would want to learn for starters:
~Aprons
~Pillow cases/pillows
~Napkins
~Tote Bags
I think the sleep pants would be a great project for teens too :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 4:49:32 PM
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How advance are they in sewing class?
When I was in high school (where I study fashion). They also teach us how to make baby clothing. From cutting the pattern, sewing it and putting on button and buttonhole.
How about coasters, placemat, napkin, a reusable tote, trivet, rug, pillow, aprons, cosmetic bag with zipper... |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 09:13:41 AM
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Cosmetic bag with zipper sounds good to me. Sewing on a zipper is a good skill to learn!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
408 Posts |
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gracylfreebush
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Gracy
Alvin
TX
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 8:09:50 PM
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Tote bags are good and having worked with girl scouts for years pajama pants, short or long are always popular. Also, working with Girl Scouts for years I found it was always a good idea to let them have some input. Ask them what they would like to make and then see if you can make it work. Cell phone/ipod pouches are easy and might be something they are interested in they can be closed with velcro and a hook added to use as a clip.
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I need sewing and craft project suggestions
