It's Fun to Sew with a Sewing Machine

by Hildegarde Struefert

Demonstrations

A demonstration means “to show someone else how to do something.” Choose one special thing you have learned and use it for your demonstration.

Here are a few suggestions:

How to use the shears to cut smooth, even edges How to use pins, a pincushion, and a thimble How to make a divided sewing box How to start, stop, and control the speed of the sewing machine How to guide material through the machine How to use the stitch regulator How to stitch straight (following a line or the presser foot) How to develop good sewing habits How to measure with a seam gauge or ruler How to press with a steam iron How to make a hem How to turn a corner during stitching How to match colors in materials and thread How to hand baste How to top-stitch