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Hand sewing offers lifelong skills that promotes focus, problem solving, and creativity. It can empower not only students, but anyone to sustainably repair and create their own clothing, accessories, and more. As a fine motor skill, sewing encourages patience and persistence, helping to develop resilience through practice. Providing this skill to students can provides a valuable resource for solving everyday problems in a world increasingly reliant on mechanical solutions. Learning hand sewing not only increases personal creativity but also fosters a sense of independence and self-sufficiency.

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As someone who participated in a sewing club in 4th grade but hadn't touched a needle and thread since, this class came with its own set of challenges. Creating videos on sewing techniques and projects was difficult, especially while I was relearning how to sew at the same time. As someone who tends to only share perfected work online, my goal was to develop a YouTube channel where I could show my class instructional videos, even if that meant there were flaws. Filming myself while working on projects made it especially hard to maintain perfect stitches, since the camera added a layer of difficulty to the process.

Reflecting on my revision process throughout the course, I realize that my biggest challenge was transitioning from a general education mindset to one that aligned with FACS curriculum. I had to be more intentional in ensuring that my instructions and materials were clear and consistent with what I was demonstrating in my videos. This shift required me to adjust not just my technical skills, but also my approach to teaching and communicating the process to viewers. Overall, this experience has taught me the importance of embracing imperfections and adapting my teaching methods to better align with both my skill level and the FACS requirements.