What Should You Expect From This Lesson?

This lesson is about different types of sewing stitches: - Temporary Stitches - Permanent Stitches - Decorative Stitches

How To Carry Out This Lesson At Home:

Introduction:
Open the ‘Introduction Photos’ and look at the two stitches in the pictures: What is the difference between them? Which one looks stronger? What do you think is the use of each?

Step 1:
Go through slides 1-16 of the PowerPoint presentation to learn about different types of stitches.

Step 2:
Watch the videos below (Credits: Youtube) to learn how to sew some of the different types of stitches and try them out on small samples of fabric (if possible). Label your samples.

Temporary Stitches:

a) Even Tacking

b) Diagonal Tacking

c) Tailor’s Tacking

Permanent Stitches:

d) Straight Machine Stitch

e) Zig-zag Machine Stitch

f) Backstitch

Decorative Stitches:

g) Chain Stitch

h) Stem Stitch

Conclusion:
Revise the different stitches by matching the pictures to the appropriate name of stitch on slide 17 of the PowerPoint.