McBride Makes
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Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
About the store
Hey there! I'm a 6th year teacher of sewing and fashion for 6th - 12th grades, with 30 years sewing and garment construction experience. I create projects and tutorials designed for students to visually understand the sewing and construction process and learn by doing. I discovered in the sewing classroom that students ask A LOT of questions, and spend too much time waiting on my assistance, so these detailed instructions with real pictures help duplicate myself in the classroom as a resource. I have personally made sequential projects for students to grow and learn. The added benefit to these project instructions is that students are able to move on at their own pace, and can maximize productivity in class. I hope they can benefit your classroom as well!
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Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
This bundle includes all the lessons and projects in my Sewing & Design 1 semester-long curriculum. I also use this for my high school year-long fashion class for the first semester for the sewing lesson portion of that curriculum. You must teach the students how to thread the machines, and demo a topstitch. Several beginner lessons for seam allowance, seam finish and hem explain what and why, along with lab worksheets for students to complete to practice each concept. From there, this curri
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Beginner Sewing Project - Hand Sewing & Button Lesson, Pattern & Instructions
This detailed lesson packet teaches kids how to hand sew. I've given this packet to my middle & high school students and they have been able to independently follow the packet to achieve great results! Students will learn:Making a starter knotThreading the needleHow to baste stitchhow to sew on a button (3 different kinds - 2-hole, 4-hole, shank)How to knot-off to finishthey will make a button coin purse project using the info learnedIt includes beginner friendly information, step-by-step real
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Hand Sewing Packet - Basics, Baste Stitch & Button
This detailed packet teaches kids how to hand sew. I've given this packet to my middle and high school students and they have been able to independently follow the packet to achieve great results! Students will learn:Making a starter knotThreading the needleHow to baste stitchhow to sew on a button (3 different kinds - 2-hole, 4-hole, shank)How to knot-off to finishIt includes beginner friendly information, step-by-step real photos with directions in the captions. I recommend printing this in c
Not Specific
Family Consumer Sciences
Button Coin Purse Pattern - Sewing Project Pattern PDF
*** Purchase the BUNDLE to get the instructions, and pattern PDF included*** This listing is only the pattern download for the Button Coin Purse beginner sewing project. When you send this to your printer, select 100% scale when the print option appear. Each student should cut it out and use it for their fabric pieces to assemble the pencil pouch, as directed in the instructions (detailed instructions available sold separately OR in a bundle on my TPT page).
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Sewing & Fashion Seam Allowance Lesson & Worksheet
This lesson covers brief reading with a diagram explaining what a seam allowance is, why it's important, and how to achieve it. Real pictures are used for machine needle plate to aid students in finding a seam allowance on the machine. The worksheet included has 4 samples for students to sew and practice seam allowances. You can also check out these youtube videos accompanying the lesson and lab demonstration. lesson: https://youtu.be/zM7NgJqypg4 demo: https://youtu.be/94v31mTCL6c
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Beginner Sewing Project & Pattern - Zipper Pencil Pouch
Students sew a zipper pencil pouch by learning new lessons for how to insert an all-purpose zipper, machine baste stitching, and changing a presser foot. Other basic skills required: seam allowance and seam finish (lessons available in my TpT store), and using a pattern. Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompanied by real photographs of the project being made. This should take students 3-5 50 minute class days. The pattern download for the Zipper Pencil Pouch beginner sewing
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Beginner Sewing Fashion Project - Scrunchie
Students learn how to sew a simple scrunchie by applying lessons of making a simple pattern, seam allowance, and hem/topstitch (those lessons and worksheets available in my TpT store). Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompanied by real photographs of the project being made. This should take students 3-5 50 minute class days.
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Sewing & Fashion Seam Finish Lesson & Worksheet
This lesson covers brief reading with real pictures explaining what a seam finish is, why it's important, and how to achieve it. The worksheet included has 4 samples for students to sew and practice seam allowances. You can also check out these youtube videos accompanying the lesson and lab demonstration. lesson: https://youtu.be/7S7z-PRI9gg demo: https://youtu.be/hJZJmEFNWVg
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Sewing & Fashion Basic Hem Worksheet Packet
This worksheet packet includes a page each for 3 different hem samples for students to sew and practice hems. There are 2 methods for a double fold hem, and 1 method for a single fold hem. Mastering these basic hems will allow students to be able to hem a variety of projects! Check out my accompanying hem lesson handout.
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Sewing & Fashion Hem Lesson Handout
This lesson covers brief reading with real pictures explaining what a hem is, why it's important, and how to achieve it. It covers a 2 very basic methods for how to hem. (single fold and double fold). You can also check out this youtube video accompanying the lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wEaHGy_tTw (this video references an older hem worksheet, so disregard that)
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Beginner Sewing Fashion Project Tote Bag
*** You MUST purchase the Ollie Tote Bag pattern on Seamwork.com for this lesson*** Students learn how to follow commercial sewing pattern instructions and assemble a PDF pattern. I have found that seamwork.com's instructions are confusing for kids and teens, as they are targeted for adults. However, I find it paramount that students learn how to follow and interpret a commercial sewing pattern so that they can download other projects from the internet and assemble a pattern in the future. I hav
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Beginner Sewing Project - Pillowcase
Students learn how to sew a standard size pillowcase by applying lessons of seam allowance, seam finish, and hem (those lessons and worksheets available in my TpT store). Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompanied by real photographs of the project being made. I have students use these pillowcases throughout the duration of the class to store their sewing projects in. I also have students safety pin their name patches on the pillowcases so they can be identified, and stored in
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
Sewing & Fashion Lesson Packet - Grain, Grainline, Selvedge & Pattern Layout
In this lesson, students learn the importance of: selvedgegraingrainline pattern markinghow to identify them on fabrics. The grainline pattern marking is explained, and how to use grainline for pattern layout on fabric. This lesson has been very effective with my students, and I often will make them reference it for future projects. This lesson does not include information about warp, weft, lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain. I teach those concepts in a separate lesson. I have found that teac
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Fashion: Selvedge and Grain Lesson with Headband Project
Sewing & Fashion: Selvedge and Grain Lesson with Headband Project
In the lesson packet, students learn the importance of: selvedgegraingrainline pattern markinghow to identify them on fabrics.The grainline pattern marking is explained, and how to use grainline for pattern layout on fabric. This lesson has been very effective with my students, and I often will make them reference it for future projects. This lesson does not include information about warp, weft, lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain. I teach those concepts in a separate lesson. I have found that
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Beginner Sewing Project Instructions - Button Coin Purse
*** Purchase the BUNDLE to get the hand sewing lesson packet, and pattern PDF included*** Students sew a button coin purse by learning new lessons for how to sew a machine buttonhole (specified to a Janome HD1000). Unless students already know how to hand-sew a button, please utilize my Hand Sewing Basics, Baste & Button Packet Lesson. Other basic skills required: seam allowance and seam finish (lessons also available in my TpT store). Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompan
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Beginner Sewing Project - Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern & Instructions
Students learn how to sew a simple mini Christmas stocking to get into the holiday spirit! Students need to know how to thread the machine; this very simple project helps them understand seam allowance and hem. (Detailed seam allowance and hem lesson available in my TPT store for purchase.) Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompanied by real photographs of the project being made. Includes the pattern PDF download for the Mini Christmas Stocking beginner sewing project. When you
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Beginner Sewing Project - Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern PDF
***Purchase Bundle to get this pattern AND the instructions*** This is the pattern download for the Mini Christmas Stocking beginner sewing project. When you send this to your printer, select 100% scale when the print option appear. Each student should cut out the stocking pattern shape and use it for their fabric pieces to assemble the stocking, as directed in the instructions (detailed instructions sold separately or available in a bundle on my TPT page).
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Beginner Sewing Project - Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern & Instructions
Beginner Sewing Project - Knit Headband
*** You MUST download the headband PDF pattern on Threads Monthly, it's free*** Students put together a commercial sewing pattern and create a stretchy knit headband. Use the pattern download from this site: https://threadsmonthly.com/diy-wide-stretchy-headbands/ Yes, there are already instructions there! BUT...I have found that threadsmonthly.com's blog post instructions are confusing for kids and teens, as they are targeted for adults. I used to just have them follow these instructions, and
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Fashion: Selvedge and Grain Lesson with Headband Project
Beginner Sewing Project Instructions- Zipper Pencil Pouch
*** Purchase the BUNDLE so you get the pattern included*** Students sew a zipper pencil pouch by learning new lessons for how to insert an all-purpose zipper, machine baste stitching, and changing a presser foot. Other basic skills required: seam allowance and seam finish (lessons available in my TpT store). Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompanied by real photographs of the project being made. Pattern is a PDF download available separately, unless you purchase the bundle ;
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Beginner Sewing Project & Pattern - Zipper Pencil Pouch
Beginner Sewing Fashion Project - Crossbody Bag
Students learn how to sew a simple crossbody bag by applying lessons of seam allowance, seam finish, and hem (those lessons and worksheets available in my TpT store). Slide deck includes detailed written instructions accompanied by real photographs of the project being made. This should take students 2-4 50 minute class days.
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in:Â Sewing & Design 1 SEMESTER Complete Curriculum and Projects
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About the store
Experience
Hey there! I'm a 6th year teacher of sewing and fashion for 6th - 12th grades, with 30 years sewing and garment construction experience. I create projects and tutorials designed for students to visually understand the sewing and construction process and learn by doing. I discovered in the sewing classroom that students ask A LOT of questions, and spend too much time waiting on my assistance, so these detailed instructions with real pictures help duplicate myself in the classroom as a resource. I have personally made sequential projects for students to grow and learn. The added benefit to these project instructions is that students are able to move on at their own pace, and can maximize productivity in class. I hope they can benefit your classroom as well!
Teaching style
I teach using backwards design. All my lesson plans and projects build to the greater goal of students being able to design and construct their own designs eventually at the higher level of my classes.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I received Teacher of the Month in the 24/25 school year, which was a heart warming moment hearing student quotes about me and my class during assembly. A shining teacher moment is seeing my high school students that I've taught for years design and make their own homecoming and prom looks.
My own education history
My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 8, and I mostly figured out how to sew and design by taking apart and studying other garments. I was formerly taught in a brief semester in art school, followed by internships with several designers. Eventually transferring and graduating with a business degree, I owned and operated my own independent women's wear line. Succumbing to the comfort of salary and healthcare, I worked for Amazon (Fabric.com) for 10 years as their textile expert for marketing and content creation. My freelance work has included custom projects for a variety of clients, as well as on-set wardrobe work for film and commercials. Years of sewing/fashion experience combined with my love and value for children led to me to start a Fashion program at the school I work at currently.
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