5th graders spent the last few months working very hard on their sewing skills! We learned about toy design and how handmade toys can be artwork. Students then designed their own own soft sculpture monsters, created a template, then started working with fabric and sewing supplies. Learning the basics of sewing was slow for the first few classes, but soon the students became more and more independent.
I'm very excited to write this post because I am proud of the students. There are plenty of pictures in this post in order to see the process of creation.
Threading the needle is difficult, but the students never gave up!
Students added details to the front of their monsters using their sewing skills.
Sewing requires plenty of focus and planning.
Students added plenty of details and even learned to sew a button.
Now that you've seen the process, check out some of our finished soft sculpture monsters. Two of our monsters are currently displayed at Harris Hill Administration building! I'll be sure to add picture of them when they come back to school.
I am very proud of these student's hard work! They learned a difficult and useful skill at a young age. Their soft sculptures are currently being rotated through the display case at the front of the school. Be sure to check them out in person when you visit.
