How to Hand Sew- The invisible stitch/slip stitch/ latter stitch
Sock Monkeys
We are making sock monkeys for our clothing and textiles project.
We will practice safe approaches to working with a sewing machine and sewing by hand. We work with embroidery threads and sew on buttons.
We will practice safe approaches to working with a sewing machine and sewing by hand. We work with embroidery threads and sew on buttons.
Fabric waste
How Socks are Made
How is Fleece Fabric Made?
Clothing and Textiles:
CAN WE WORK TOGETHER WITHOUT GETTING HURT? (Safe use of tools and equipment)
DO WE KNOW HOW TO USE TOOLS IN THE TEXTILES LAB? (Equipment terms and familiarity)
HOW DO WE MAKE STUFF? (Construction basics: Hand sewing)
WHAT IS TEXTILE DESIGN? (Understanding the supply chain: What are "end cuts" in textile production and where do they go? What happens to old or unwanted textiles?)
DO WE KNOW HOW TO USE TOOLS IN THE TEXTILES LAB? (Equipment terms and familiarity)
HOW DO WE MAKE STUFF? (Construction basics: Hand sewing)
WHAT IS TEXTILE DESIGN? (Understanding the supply chain: What are "end cuts" in textile production and where do they go? What happens to old or unwanted textiles?)
Grade 7 Laundry assignment
The Grade 7 Classes are asked to complete 2 loads of laundry at home. This momentous occasion should be celebrated when we all shout out, "Look at me, I can look after myself now!" Stay tuned for the "How to" handbook and please note that a parent/guardian signature will be requested at the time this laundry project is assigned.
Foods and Nutrition
HOW DO WE PREPARE FOODS SAFELY? (Safety and Sanitation)
CAN WE APPLY OUR LAB SKILLS TO NEW RECIPES AT HOME? (Reading Recipes)
ARE WE EATING THE BEST COMBINATIONS OF FOODS FOR OUR HEALTH? (Nutrition and the Canada Food Guide)
WHERE DOES FOOD COME FROM? (The Food System)
CAN WE APPLY OUR LAB SKILLS TO NEW RECIPES AT HOME? (Reading Recipes)
ARE WE EATING THE BEST COMBINATIONS OF FOODS FOR OUR HEALTH? (Nutrition and the Canada Food Guide)
WHERE DOES FOOD COME FROM? (The Food System)