Sew and Sew

Today, in Poutama (technology), the Year 8 sewing group learned how to sew straight lines and zig zag on the sewing machine. We learned how to use an iron and practised by ironing our calico sample for the hot setting and on Mrs Vincent's rayon table cloth for the cool setting.

*Mrs Vincent thinks she might bring her ironing every week now that the Year 8s can use an iron safely.*

Make sure no one can trip over the cord and check the water level if it is a steam iron. Check the heat is at the right setting for the type of fabric.

We learned how to sew on a button (and it's fun, says Hunter.) Some of us need to practise for homework. Here's a Youtube site to help you learn how to sew on a button.


We also used tape measures to find out our hip measurements so we can get the right amount of material to make a pair of boxer shorts each.

Year 7s learned to cut wood, drill holes, hammer nails and how to make a star with nails and fishing line. We learned that we have to wear goggles and ear muffs when we are using the drill.

Tomorrow we start our first Spanish lessons.

¡Hasta mañana!