Includes:
PDF downloads for Level 2 Unit 5 project instructions: Express It! Embroidered Necklace and Keychain + Sydney Shirt
Templates for Express It!
Pattern for Sydney Shirt in PDF tiling and wide format pattern (for copy shop printing)
Detailed Instructor Lesson Plans
Information about this Unit:
Skills Learned:
Hand embroidery
Making a necklace
Making a shirt with facing
Gathering
Using the burrito method for a garment project
Hemming
Using a serger*
* Using a serger to finish seam allowance is preferred, but optional. Assess whether students are able to operate the serger independently. Or, use
Additional Notes:
Sydney Shirt pattern sizes: kids' sizes 5 – M10
Level 2, Unit 5 Curriculum
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• (1) Scrap of solid quilting cotton/linen
-Scrap needs to be at least a 7” square.
• Embroidery thread - we recommend Sulkies Petites 12 wt.
• Mini embroidery hoop
• ‘Learn to Embroider!’ instruction packets
• If making the necklace...
• Chain (in silver or gold)
• (2) jumper hoops
• (1) split ring
• (1) metal jewelry clasp
• If making the keychain...
• (1) split key ring with chain
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Acrylic ruler, cutting mat, and rotary cutter (for instructor use only)
• Frixion pen
• Fabric shears
• Lightbox
• Gluestick (optional)
• Needlenose pliers
• Flush cutter with tapered head
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• 44” or 54” wide woven fabric such as rayon, voile, chambray, etc. (quantity needed depends on size; see size chart on next page).
• 2/3 yard of ribbon
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Seam Gauge or Clover Hot Press Ruler
• Frixion Pen
• Wonder Clips
• Iron
• ‘Sewing the Armsyce’ video (included in file)
* A serger is not mandatory for completing this project, but it is very helpful. Students with a more advanced skill level/age should be able to operate the serger with guidance. If you do not have a serger, substitute with a zig-zag stitch.