Introduction to Sewing
¨ General Supply List for Textiles and Clothing
¨ Supply List for Projects #1 and #2
¨ Supplies for Sewing Machine Project #3
General Supplies
_____ Fabric Shears
_____ 6” Hem Gauge or 12” ruler
_____ Seam Ripper
_____ Marking Tool
¨ Tracing Paper & Tracing Wheel
OR
¨ Marking Pencil
_____ Sharp or Between Sewing Needles (size 5 to 7). Packs of assorted
needles can be purchased which contain Sharps, Betweens, &
Embroidery.
_____ Dressmaker pins- regular, silks, or ballpoint
_____Pin Cushion or box to store pins
Hand Sewing Project #1
__X__ Embroidery Needle (1 will be provided)
__X__ 7” Embroider Hoop (will be provided)
_____ 5 colors embroidery Floss, in contrasting shades that compliment
each other (For example: red, violet, blue, green, yellow, orange)
_____ 2 Flat Buttons
_____ 1 Shank Button
Fleece Throw, Project #2
4 yards (your choice) of fleece (fuzzy, blanket type, not sweat shirt type!). 4 yards will yield a 6’ finished throw.
** If you would like your blanket to have 2 different sides you can choose 2 fabrics. Just divide the amount of fabric needed in half for each of the 2 fabrics. (Ex: For a 6’ blanket purchase 2 yards of a striped fleece for one side and 2 yards of a polka dot fleece for the other side.
Pillowcase #3
The pillowcase will be made using a sewing machine. Each student will need to purchase fabric and thread from a local fabric store such as JoAnn Fabrics or Hancock Fabrics. Please select a woven cotton or cotton flannel fabric.
Option 1: If you would like your pillowcase to have the same fabric throughout (body and trim) purchase:
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¨ _____ 1 1/2 yards fabric
¨ _X___ Matching Thread
(Cotton or polyester – not a shiny silky thread)
Option 2: If you would like the trim piece to contrast the body of your pillowcase purchase:
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¨ _____ 1 yard fabric for pillowcase body
¨ _____1/2 yard fabric for pillowcase trim
¨ __X__Matching thread (cotton or polyester – not a shiny silky thread). Pick one that best works with both fabrics – sometimes white, cream, or gray is the best choice.
****Supplies are needed at school by Monday November 10th.
****Having everything on your list by the assigned date will earn you an additional 10 points toward your participation grade. (You cannot full participate without supplies).