Anya was so excited that she recognized the tape measure, and ruler! These are things I use all the time to make patterns to sew with. When I told her she can learn Patternmaking because she understands Arrays and Measurements she couldn't believe it!
1. An Array
It's when you put a group of objects put into rows and columns. Like these stickers! It makes adding and multiplying much easier!
I have 7 rows and 4 columns of stickers. Do you like stickers? I have a load of them that I bought from the Dollar Store because I LOVE giving myself stickers when I accomplish a goal. I had 5 sheets of these stickers so together that made 140 stickers!!! That's a lot of stickers!
2. Measuring Inches and Patternmaking
Making a Pattern to cut fabric from is the same as using an array to count by the inch!
Using Dotted Pattern Paper is much like using a ruler!
3. Putting It Together
Now that you understand that the rectangle is made with measurements by the inch and Array's, you can make a 4"x4" square like the one Anya did! She drew a line 4 inches long, and then made another line 4 inches wide to make a square!
After this we cut out our pattern paper, and pinned it to fabric to cut out a piece of fabric in the same shape!
This is what it looked like after we cut it out using our pattern! Anya did a lot of work alone! All I did is tell her how to use what she learned in math to create the pattern.
The only difference between Anya's pattern and an array is that the lines aren't there to tell you how many columns are there but the dots are. I guess you'd have to pretend they are there. You can tell by this picture that there are 4 rows and 4 columns to show every inch!
After we cut the pattern out we took it to the Serger which is a machine that helps you sew the edges of fabric so that it won't fray on the ends. I really don't like it when all the threads stick out on the edges of my fabric after I cut it, and the Serger helps me finish the edges so that won't happen.
This is a picture of my serger when it was still in the box!
You can be a Fashion Designer Too!
Math lives in fashion, as does the other subjects you learn in school. As Anya's mom, I'm always trying to make learning fun and easy for her to understand. You can be creative and smart too! Being creative doesn't mean just using nice colors to draw. Being creative means that you think in new and different ways to solve problems!
If you understand Array's and Measurements then you understand how to make Patterns for things like Bows. The bows we created here are made with a simple rectangle pattern. The bow on Anya's hat is 4"x6". and the center piece is 2"x3".
You can also make some cool patterns for barrette clips like these! I made these a long time ago as a gift for a new baby girl! I can't wait until she arrives so that I can see her wear them! I just love babies!
Pay attention in school, and find new ways to learn. I know that virtual learning has been hard this year, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. Remember you're never too young to start growing a skill you can use for the rest of your life! Anya is 8 years old and finishing the 2nd grade, but she is also a child that has a skill in design. I just use the lessons that she learns in school to help her understand the things she loves the most! I hope this post has inspired you to do the same!
Until next time Caterpillars, keep growing, and some day you will fly!
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