Mini Backyard Camp "Denim-tastic"
Monday
Projects:
Jean Shorts
Fashion Mask
Phone Case
Accessories
GENERAL SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY SEW HAPPY:
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4 x Sharp scissors
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12 Needles #6
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8 Embroidery Needles
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8 Needle threaders
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4 Pincushions
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1 Box of Pins
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8 Spools of thread
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4 Skeins Embroidery Floss
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4 Seam rippers
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5 Thimbles
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4 Measuring Tapes
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4 Gluesticks
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4 Masking Tapes
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6 Frixion Markers
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4 x 1 1/2 yards blue pompom trim
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Extra buttons
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Garbage bag (4 black, 4 blue)
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2 x 10 yards blue tulle
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4 White t-shirts
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4 Full size mannequins
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Markers
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Sharpies
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Fabric Markers
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4 Intro Felt Pouches
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strips
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backing fabric for pillow
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stuffing
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fabric for pocket
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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
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Have samples ready to show during Meet 'n' Greet
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Have materials ready for demonstration if needed
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Have water close by
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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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Have campers start on their Welcome Activity: Start filling out the "About Me" Dice.
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Introduce yourself and tell the campers a little bit about you including your sewing experience.
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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
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Show samples of each item​
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Explain goals for the week
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and goals for today
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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
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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
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Show 'n' tell (Instructor should do today and plan what campers bring for show 'n' tell tomorrow)
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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
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To learn the basics of machine sewing
Goals for the week
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To learn how to hand and machine sew
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To re-purpose a pair of jeans in to shorts, fashion mask, phone case and accessories
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To learn about fashion design
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To have fun
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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