Week 4 seam finishes

Using Pillowcases, that I have made, we were able to identify the different methods of finishing our seams. As we learn "How" we finish these raw edges we can prolong the life of our projects.
Each girl will need to decide what process they will be using for their own project and draw a picture of what they want for their project!
(For those who can attend this meeting you will be gifted with one of these pillowcases as a reward for attending the meeting.)

Week 3

Sewing Safety Rules

It is important that you correctly use the sewing machine and sewing tools so that you do not cause injury to yourself or to someone else. Listed below are twelve safety guidelines you should follow:

1. When operating a sewing machine, sew at a slow even speed.
2. When sewing, place your fingers to either side of the presser foot, not directly in front of or near the needle.
3. Before pull the threads under and back behind the pressure foot about 3 or 4 inches, then put the pressure foot down.
4. Forcing or pulling the fabric through the sewing machine may cause the needle to break. Let the feed dog move the fabric through the machine. If a needle breaks (ASK FOR HELP)
5. When sewing on the sewing machine, do not sew over pins placed in the fabric. Never put your pins in your mouth. Always place pins and needles in a container when not using them. Do not leave them loose on the table or on the floor.
6. Keep the bulk of the fabric to the left of the needle when sewing so you can see the seam guides on the needle plate
7. Watch the seam guide as you sew (NOT THE NEEDLE) to produce a even sewing line.
8. When sewing in the middle of a line of sewing, put the needle down into the fabric to prevent fabric loops or uneven seamlines.
9. When you are not sewing, remove your foot from the foot control and place it on the floor. Otherwise, you may accidentally push the foot control and start the machine when you are not ready.
10. When not in use, scissors should be left closed. Pass sharp objects to others with the handle first.
11. When you are done sewing please, A) unplug machine from powerstrip and disconnect the cord from the sewing machine, B) pick up anything on the floor around your machine and your desk/table. C) Put all of your sewing kit items and your project(s) into your box, (including your thread and bobbin.) Put your box away.
12. Make sure the Iron is Safely put away- Rest the iron in its heel. Keep hands away from the hot area of the iron. Unplug the iron from the power strip and make sure the cord is behind the iron board or bound up.

Sewing Labs

I apologize that it has taken me so long to get this out to all of you. Here are the labs- we will be meeting this week and familiarizing ourselves with the sewing machines and perhaps sewing may start if they are ready.

Tuesday after meetings (3:30-4:30) Courtney S, Meranda M, Sarah A., Haileigh D
Wed (1-2) Bailey, Rachel, Sara U, Ariah L.
Wed (2-3) Courtney A, Megan B., Emilee, Shyanne
Thurs (1-2) Samantha, Heather K, Victoria, Sarah M
Thurs (2-3) Shannon H, Katie M., Kaletta M. Hailey B

Let me Know if there are any problems with this schedule.
We will have 2 weeks then a break on the last week of June 27- July 1. we will resume on July 5th.

Task for week 2:

Everyone should have their projects cut out and ready for the next step. Lab is a time for finishing this task. If you were able to finish at the meeting- no lab is required this week.