[Gutenberg 61167] • It's Fun to Sew with a Sewing Machine by Struefert, Hildegarde -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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IT’S FUN TO SEW with a sewing machine PHASE 1 Your guide for the project

What you will learn What articles you will make Start your record book Learn to give a demonstration

Plan your project Become acquainted with your sewing tools

Measuring tools Cutting tools Sewing tools

Needles Pins Pincushion Thimble

Organize a box or basket for tools and supplies Learn to use mother’s sewing machine

Parts of the sewing machine

Types of control levers

How to use the sewing machine

Is your chair the right height? How to start and stop the machine How to speed up and slow down How to stitch correctly How to use the stitch regulator How to practice stitching How to thread the machine Stitching with a threaded machine

Enjoy good sewing habits

Hint number 1

Hint number 2 Hint number 3

Start to sew

A shears case

What you will learn What you will do first

How to make the shears case

Make a paper pattern Mark the fabric; follow the illustration Cut the fabric Mark the hem on section A Shape the flap of section B Mark the pocket on section A Get the pocket ready to stitch Machine stitch the pocket Sew sections A and B together Change the top of section B into a flap

How to make your case colorful Barbecue placemats or traveling kit Barbecue placemats Traveling kit

What you will learn What you will do first Start with the washcloth Get the towels ready Sew the washcloth and towel together Sew pockets into the washcloth Attach the tie to the towel Finish your project

Complete your record book Show others what you have learned

Displays Demonstrations

Are you ready for the next project? Transcriber’s Notes