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Mini Backyard Camp "Denim-tastic"

Monday

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Projects:

Jean Shorts

Fashion Mask

Phone Case

Accessories

GENERAL SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY SEW HAPPY:

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  • 4 x Sharp scissors

  • 12 Needles #6

  • 8 Embroidery Needles 

  • 8 Needle threaders

  • 4 Pincushions

  • 1 Box of Pins

  • 8 Spools of thread

  • 4 Skeins Embroidery Floss

  • 4 Seam rippers

  • 5 Thimbles

  • 4 Measuring Tapes

  • 4 Gluesticks

  • 4 Masking Tapes

  • 6 Frixion Markers

  • 4 x 1 1/2 yards blue pompom trim

  • Extra buttons

  • Garbage bag (4 black, 4 blue)

  • 2 x 10 yards blue tulle

  • 4 White t-shirts

  • 4 Full size mannequins

  • Markers

  • Sharpies

  • Fabric Markers

  • 4 Intro Felt Pouches

  • strips

  • backing fabric for pillow

  • stuffing

  • fabric for pocket

  • About Me Dice

 

SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY CAMPER:

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  • 1 Pair Of Jeans

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Schedule

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8.45am BE READY

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  • Be ready for start of camp

  • Have samples ready to show during Meet 'n' Greet

  • Have materials ready for demonstration if needed

  • Have water close by

  • Have camper info in case you need to contact a parent by phone

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9am MEET 'n' GREET (20 Mins)

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  1. Have campers start on their Welcome Activity: Start filling out the "About Me" Dice.

  2. Introduce yourself and tell the campers a little bit about you including your sewing experience.

  3.  Take turns to ask everyone to say their name and an interesting fact you (the instructor) choose.

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SUGGESTION: Your name and favorite TV show

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9.20am GOALS (10 Mins)

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    • Introduce camp projects

      • Show samples of each item​

      • Explain goals for the week

      • and goals for today

    • CAMP GUIDELINES

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9.30am SEWING BASICS (50 Mins)

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Supplies needed: Bookmark practise piece, pincushion, needle threader, scissors, needle and thread. IMPORTANT: Make sure the camper is using the #6 needle (The chenille needle and embroidery floss are to use for decorative stitches later in the week).

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  • VIDEO "How To Thread A Needle"

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  • ​Campers: practice threading needle​​

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  • VIDEO "How To Cut Fabric"

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  • Campers: practice cutting fabric

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  • VIDEO "How To Tie A Knot"

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  • Campers: practice tying a knot

 

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  • VIDEO "Straight Stitch"

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  • Use threaded and knotted needle

  • Campers: practice straight stitch

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  • VIDEO "Lock Stitch"

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  • Campers: practice lock stitch

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10.25am 15 MINUTE BREAK

 

10.40am Intro Felt Pouch (45 Mins)

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  • Supplies needed: Sewing Machine, Intro Felt Pouch

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11.25am FASHION CHALLENGE (25 Mins)

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  • Supplies needed: Mannequin, tulle, pins

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  • VIDEO: Demo of draping tulle

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  • FASHION CHALLENGE

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11.50am WIND DOWN (10 Mins)

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  • Clean up

  • Show 'n' tell (Instructor should do today and plan what campers bring for show 'n' tell tomorrow)

  • If time - campers share "what I liked about camp today..."

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3pm END OF DAY

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      Goals for today

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  • To learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, straight stitch and lock stitch

  • To learn the basics of machine sewing

      Goals for the week

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  • To learn how to hand and machine sew

  • To re-purpose a pair of jeans in to shorts, fashion mask, phone case and accessories

  • To learn about fashion design

  • To have fun 

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Fashion Challenge:

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Use draping technique with tulle and pins to create a party dress for a special occasion. Do not cut the tulle.

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What to bring for Show 'n' Tell tomorrow:

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The Campers don't have this - it's for you to tell them and you can ask the questions during Show & Tell

THESE ARE FUN GAMES WHEN CAMPERS ARE FINISHED EARLY OR IF YOU FEEL LIKE THEY NEED A CHANGE!

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