Includes:
PDF downloads of Level 3, Unit 2 project instructions: Trinity Triangle Pillow and Cool + Comfy Cardi
Pattern for Cool + Comfy Cardi in PDF tiling and wide format pattern (for copy shop printing)
Detailed Instructor Lesson Plans
Information about this Unit:
Skills Learned & Reinforced:
Patchwork
Quilting
Using piping
Tracing, transferring and using pattern markings
Sewing with knits
Using a serger*
Making cuffs
* 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.
Additional Notes:
Cool + Comfy Cardi pattern sizes: kids' sizes 5 – M10
Level 3, Unit 2 Curriculum
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• Selection of quilting cotton:
- 1/4 yard of Fabric A
- 3/4 yard of Fabric B
• Fusible fleece: (1) 19” square
• (1) Package of 1/2” piping
• Polyfil stuffing
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Rotary cutter, cutting mat & acrylic ruler (for instructor only)
• Iron
• Frixion pen
• Block-Loc ruler (for instructor only)
• Point turner
• Zipper foot
• Hera marker (optional, for drawing quilting lines)
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• 58” wide jersey knit fabrics - we recommend 95% cotton, 5% spandex blends - (quantity needed depends on size and length; see size chart on next page)
• Jersey machine needle
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Acrylic ruler, cutting mat, and rotary cutter (for instructor only)
• Iron
• Frixion pen