Project ideas

I stumbled upon a great site - one where we can get a few free patterns.

Check it out for yourself at: http://www.YouCanMakeThis.com You will be asked to set up an account, have your mom do this for you.

Click on the word "free" on the left side and see what is available.

The patterns that I would like to make are skirts and a shirt for the American Girl doll.

Click on, download, and print the following patterns: "Twirls for Girls" - a wrap skirt and the twirl skirt, and the "Sweet and Simple Shirt". You will need both the pattern and instructions. Three-hole punch these pages and put them in your notebook.

We will study a little about the history of "charm quilts" - the inspiration for this skirt. If you have some small cotton or cotton blend fabrics around the house and want to use them, bring them "ready" to be used in class. ("ready" means washed and ironed) It only takes about 1/4 yard of fabric to make the wrap shirt - the twirl skirt is made from little squares - it is a bit more work, but how cute it is :o)

Finally, take a look at the Square Envelope pattern - called "Charm Square Valentine Envelope".
This is a cute project, one where you will need to sew straight and make 90 degree turns that are precise, in order for the project to look right. Go ahead and print this pattern, three-hole punch, and put in your notebook.

Wow! We have a lot to do - let's get busy!