Some of the things that are covered in the Teen Living 2 class are:
- grooming
- fibers to fabrics
- line, design, texture, color
- stitching charts
- sewing equipment, the correct names, and the proper use of each item
- sewing machine parts, the correct name and what the parts do
- be able to name the parts on our machines
- be able to wind the bobbin, thread machine, select the proper stitches for the garment, remove and replace needle, bring up the bobbin thread, etc.
- there are a few videos that help with the introduction of these things in the dept.
- projects furnished by the department-
- scissor case - felt to practice 1/4" seam
- pouch- cotton to sew 5/8" seams, reverse and to learn how to do a casing
- make-up case -quilted fabric with bias tape-to learn how to put on velcro and bias tape
- pencil case -denim with zipper-to learn how to put in a zipper and work on heavier fabric
- pillow- to sew pillows to learn how to do hand work and sew a front and back together and stuff an item
- mittens- to learn how to sew on fleece
Projects furnished by the students:
- boxers, shorts or pj pants
- t-shirt
- final projects