Sew Cool Productions: The Basics of Sewing
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Presents sewing fundamentals, while stressing the creativity that sewing offers. Introduces the basics of a sewing machine, describes small sewing tools and notions, and demonstrates machine and hand sewing. Features several projects that illustrate techniques and tools.
Media Details
Runtime: 27 minutes 9 seconds
- Topic: Arts
- Subtopic: Sewing
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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- Release Year: 2000
- Producer/Distributor: Learning ZoneXpress
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