Hi, I am finally getting it together to teach teenage girls how to sew. I have a class of 4 girls ready to go. When I was in High School and took sewing we used a book I think by Simplicity that taught basic construction techniques and talked about nitions etc. Does anyone remember this book or have any suggestions for a similar guide for girls 13 and 14? i want to give them a list of supplies including a book but there rae so many I dont know what to choose any suggestions?? Debbie
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider
Get instant access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, projects, and more.
Start Your Free TrialAlready an Insider? Log in
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider Exclusives
View All-
Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket
-
A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England
-
Drawn Thread Work by Machine
-
Make Bras That Fit
-
How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven
-
Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits
-
Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork
-
Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket
-
A Journey to Digital Patternmaking
-
Sew the Ultimate T-shirt
-
Don’t Go It Alone: Collaborate for the Best Design Results
-
Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting
-
Work with Darts to Get a Better Fit
-
Sew a Low-Profile Welt Pocket
-
You Can Grow a Dye Garden
-
Trending Details You Can Make: Lush Fabric Flowers
Highlights
-
Sign up for the Threads eletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.See all newsletters -
Sponsored Content
Where to Buy
-
-
-
-
Replies
The Singer Sewing Essentials book is similar in content to the book we were required to have for class 45 years ago--it's a good reference tool for years. I've used it for both teen and adult classes.
Thanks that may actually be the one!
A huge sewing book can be daunting. I would show them one at the end of a class as a resource when they really get going on their own. Instead, I would start with a simple pattern and teach them how to follow a pattern. And please don't spend the first full day making them thread and rethread the machines and bobbins. Get them sewing!!! The need to wind a bobbin and rethread a machine will present itself soon enough.
This post is archived.