Students will learn the basics of hand sewing and appliqué while designing and creating a decorative front panel for a personalized tote bag. They will explore how fabric shapes, colors, and textures can be combined to create an original design.

Students will learn how to safely use a needle and thread, practice basic hand stitches, and discover how to attach fabric shapes to a background using appliqué techniques. They will plan their design, select fabrics, cut simple shapes, and begin stitching their appliqué pieces onto the tote bag.