Includes:
PDF downloads including written project instructions for Level 1, Unit 1 projects: Stacked Up + Upcycled Tee.
Pattern for Stacked Up + pattern for Upcycled Tee in PDF tiling and wide format (for printing at copy shop)
Detailed Instructor Lesson Plans
Information about this Unit:
Skills Learned:
Patchwork
Sewing straight, even seams
Pressing seams open
Envelope pillow construction
Quilting
Finishing seams with a zig-zag stitch
Making a pocket
Using interfacing to stabilize fabric
Definition of godet
Hemming
Additional Notes:
Upcycled Tee pattern sizes: kids' sizes 6 – 16
Level 1, Unit 1 Curriculum
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• Pre-cut 2-1/2” strips (by 18” long) of quilting cotton fabric in a variety of colors and patterns
• Quilting cotton for pillow backing
• Quilt batting – (1) 18” x 18” piece
• 1/2 yard muslin or other inexpensive woven fabric for pillow form
• Polyfil stuffing
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Acrylic ruler, cutting mat, and rotary cutter (for instructor only)
• Hera marker and/or Frixion pens
• Quilt basting spray
• Ruler
• Iron
• Quarter inch presser foot
• Universal presser foot
• Clover Hot Ruler Press Perfect
• Point turner
Reviews
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