Help me give my students the opportunity to find the lost art of sewing using a sewing machine.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ichiki's classroom raised $744
This project is fully funded
My Students
The students in my class come from a small community in Hawaii. They come from diverse backgrounds with mixed ethnicities. Our school prioritizes having a growth mindset and being bucket fillers. They believe in creating well-rounded individuals that are caring with problem-solving skills. My students are very bright, innovative, and creative. I believe in teaching well-rounded students attending to their academic, SEL (Social, Emotional, Learning), and creative needs.
I'm always looking for opportunities to stretch and extend their learning in innovative and creative ways.
My students want so much to be successful and I want to give them the tools to meet their goals.
My Project
The materials and items I am requesting will help to build the whole-child by exploring the lost art of sewing. With this pandemic those that have the knowledge of sewing were incredibly useful in making face masks for themselves, family members, and first responders. Unfortunately, sewing has become a lost art, and I want to teach it to the new generation of children. The simple sewing machines I requested are kid-friendly, and the fabric, thread, seam ripper, measuring tape, sewing scissors, and sewing clips will help the students how to use these sewing supplies in various projects. The students first project will be to make face masks for themselves. Then, we can move on to other projects such as face masks for their family members or even helping to make for other students in the school. I learned sewing when I was about their age and have found it to be a life-long real-world skill that keeps on giving. I was incredibly proud to be able to make masks for my family and front-line workers. I want to give the students the same opportunity in this world where sewing is becoming a lost art. With your contributions, you can help me to give these students a life-long gift that will keep on giving and focus on the whole-child.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Magicfly Mini Sewing Machine with Extension Table, Dual Speed Portable Sewing Machine for Beginner with Light, Sewing Kit for Kids, Household, Blue
• Amazon Business
$33.99
11
$373.89
50pcs 10 x 10 inch Multicolor Cotton Fabric Bundle Squares for Quilting Sewing, Precut Fabric Squares for Craft Patchwork
• Amazon Business
$22.77
2
$45.54
6 Pack Bundle - (3 Black + 3 White) - Coats & Clark Dual Duty All-Purpose Thread - Three 400 Yard Spools each of BLACK & White
• Amazon Business
$12.44
3
$37.32
50 Pcs 10" x 10" Craft Fabric Bundle Squares Patchwork Fabric Sets Cotton Material Quilting Fabric for DIY
• Amazon Business
$13.99
2
$27.98
SINGER 00561 8-1/2-Inch ProSeries Heavy Duty Bent Sewing Scissors,Teal
• Amazon Business
$12.59
2
$25.18
Otylzto Sewing Clips, 100 Pcs with Plastic Box, Premium Quilting Clips for Supplies Crafting Tools, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$6.99
3
$20.97
109 Yard Soft Elastic Cord Rope 3mm, 1/8 inch Ear Strap Stretchy String for Homemade Ear Loops Sewing DIY Crafts
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
ESHATO Sewing Seam Rippers,Stitch Thread Unpicker and Cutter for Crafting,12 Pieces
• Amazon Business
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