Stuffed toys
How to take measurements for selecting a pattern - and how to do simple alterations - like hemming a garment.
I would avoid trying to make closely fitted garments and stay with things like pj bottoms, bathrobes, etc.
Back packs
I still think pillowcases are a good first project. The student has something usable.
Even with a pillowcase, different seam finished would be used - plain (unfinised), pinked edge , serged, French semed, etc,
You could show how these different finishes hold up with repeated washings.
Last edited by bearisgray; 11-20-2014 at 07:34 AM.