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Stitch by Stitch
Stitch by Stitch transforms middle school students into capable, independent apparel and gear fabricators. This 36-week enrichment elective systematically blends fine motor dexterity, tool safety, mechanical machine literacy, and practical spatial geometry. Using a highly visual, pseudo-industrial "textile science" approach, students learn to manipulate raw, flat textiles into complex, fully lined three-dimensional utility items.
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SEW 100
Welcome to the Stitch Lab! This course is designed to take high school students from sewing novices to confident, capable creators. Through hands-on projects, digital drafting, and foundational garment construction, students will build a professional portfolio of work while mastering the practical mechanics of machine sewing.
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10 Week Introduction to Project Sewing
Core Lesson Content The “Golden Rules” of Safety The “No-Fly” Zone: Keep fingers two inches away from the needle at all times. The Power Rule: If you aren’t sewing, your foot stays off the pedal (machine) or the needle goes into the pincushion (hand). The Eyes Rule: Never look away from the needle while the machine is moving. Hand-Sewing Introduction (Week 1 & 2 Focus) Threading & Knotting: The “double-over” knot vs. the “quilter’s knot.” The Big Three: 1. Running Stitch: For basic seams. 2. Backstitch: For strength (the hand-sewing version of a machine stitch). 3. Ladder/Hidden Stitch: For closing up pillows and toys. Pattern & Fabric Tips Grainline: Explain why fabric stretches one way but not the other. Seam Allowance: Why we don’t sew right on the edge (the “3/8 inch” or “1/4 inch” rule). Right Sides Together (RST): The most important phrase in sewing—always remind them to put the “pretty sides” facing each other!
