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8th Grade Sewing

8th Graders are sewing this year which is a change from cooking. The change is due to the fact that pillow projects were ordered before the course changes were made last year. Students have an opportunity in the high school to sign up for a cooking class but there are few options for sewing. The students make a pillow using a kit which includes the fabric, thread, needle, pattern and directions. Students need to supply an extra needle and pins. An embroidery hoop and bobbin are rented to the students for a total of .50 cents which is returned to the students after they return the hoop and bobbin. Fiberfil is provided for the pillow. Students have 4 1/2 weeks to complete the project. The students are graded on the project and also they have a test on the sewing machine, sewing terms and equipment.