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Indian Land Tenure Foundation

A Leadership Chart

For Teachers K - 2nd
It's important for children to understand how they fit into their local or social community. They discuss leadership and who exemplifies a leader in their family, community, and school. Each child will create a quilt square by...
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Hoot for the Holidays: Felt Owl Ornament

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Get ready for the holidays with a felt owl ornament project. Younger and older kids will love this simple craft, and it offers a great way to practice sewing skills. Final products can vary depending on use of decorative ribbons,...
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Daughters of the American Revolution

Lesson 1: How Do Society’s Expectations Influence Education?

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
The history of women's education can be traced back to the delicate stitching of student samplers from the 19th century. Modern-day pupils examine and analyze four primary sources, three of which are images of embroidered samplers, which...
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Measuring/Cutting

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice basic sewing procedures such as measuring, using cutting board with grid, cutting using rotary cutter, threading sewing machine, and sewing straight line and backstitch. Students then cut fabric into squares to common...
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Equipment Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the various parts of the sewing machine and their function. In groups, they work together to explain how to use each part. To end the lesson, they review safety procedures for the sewing machine and...
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Chill Tie -- Free Enterprise

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use basic sewing skills to make a product and explore the free market process.
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Clothing 2 Sample Notebook

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a sample notebook of different types of clothing and techniques. In groups, they practice using the techniques to create their own sample notebooks. To end the instructional activity, they are introduced to more advanced...
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Pressing and Seam Finishes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This lesson addresses proper seam allowances, how those seams should be finished, and the importance of pressing them. Class members learn by listening as well as by practicing and creating their own samples. There are many attachments...
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FACS: Sewing Factory (Textiles)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars gain practical experience in how sewing factories are run. They experience job possibilities by running a sewing factory simulation. Students explore clothing and textile technology.
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Sewing Machine Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and identify the various parts of the sewing machines. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher to discover how the machine operates. To end the instructional activity, they review how to operate the...
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Threading the Sewing Machine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the different parts of the sewing machine and their function. After watching a demonstration, they practice threading the machine, winding the bobbin and putting the bobbin in its correct place in the case. To end the...
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Guild Hall

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Incorporate a research project into your study of Shakespeare and the Renaissance Period. Class members assume the role of an apprentice seeking membership in one of the various guilds that existed during the Renaissance period.  After...
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4-H Clothing and Textiles Leader's Page

For Students 7th - 12th
This activity could be used in a home economics class to teach students about sewing and clothing. Using this 10 question instructional activity, learners explore the function of a sewing machine, and plan a project.  
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4-H Clothing and Textiles Activity Page

For Students 8th - 11th
This activity provides a unique review of clothing and textiles, focusing on sewing. It includes a handy diagram of a sewing machine, which could be useful in a home economics class, and 10 questions.
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The Fabric of America

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the theme of independence in American history by participating in a class-wide paper quilt project. Each student creates three quilt squares representing the past, present and future of independence in the United States.
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Shirts and Flags

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learn the importance of geometry to tailors. Given a shirt sewing pattern, scholars determine the actual size of the shirt. After which they answer questions that require problem solving and extending their understanding of scale.
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Personal Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Here is another in the fine series of art lessons from this excellent source. In this one, children create personal flags as expressions of their own life symbols and links between the student and the environment. The materials needed...
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Instructors Lesson Plan for Quit the Seasons

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students create quilts. They can create quilts for different seasons of the year. Students can choice what type of projects they want to work on. They are given the choice of taking classes that last 2 months or through the entire year.
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Enchanted Views

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students will create a garden with specific fabrics to a set grid (p 73) to fit the pull-out pattern of the gate. This pattern will be transferred onto the foreground which in turn will be basted onto the garden. A hand needle-turn...
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Cute as a Button Quilts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars create appliqued blocks for a quilting project. Students complete the process of tracing, cutting, fusing, and finishing an applique. They explore button embellishment on quilts.
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Measuring/Cutting

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students accomplish basic sewing procedures such as: measuring (using a cutting board with a grid), cutting using a rotary cutter, and sewing a straight line.
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4-H Line & Design Activity Page

For Students 2nd - 7th
In this 4-H activity instructional activity, learners will select their favorite activities and projects from a menu of choices. Then they will work with their 4-H leaders and parents to create a project plan for the year. The activities...
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Instructor's Lesson Plan for Butterflies & Blooms

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use applicable++ techniques to create a quilt with the Butterflies and Blooms design. They begin with a small project such as a sachet, selecting a section of a large design. Instructions are included for beginner as well as...
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Happy Housewife

Homemade Christmas Gifts

For Teachers K - 12th
Running low on money? Out of ideas for gifts? Feeling crafty? Whatever the reason may be, homemade gifts are perfect for the creative person or the person trying to save a dollar here and there. Packed with hands-on crafts for kids, the...

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