Students learn to sew and hem blankets for charity at the Sewcial Club’s Quarter 2 event
Right after school on December 5th, the Sewcial Club had its blanket-making event in Room 913. The club extended a warm welcome to all sewists supporting the cause, beginners and experts alike.
Sewcial Club had been planning this event for a month with the idea of donating the blankets to an organization that supports people who need such resources. Despite the fact that not many people came to the event, each student who attended took the time out of their finals grind to help the cause.
One positive of the event was that it stayed accessible and straightforward even for inexperienced sewists. Kira Hao (10), the activities commissioner of the club, said, “The event was basically just hemming, and that’s about the most accessible you can get with sewing. We also had an instruction section on the sewing machine if you haven’t used it before.”
The members who went to the event agreed that it helped them improve their sewing abilities and provided them with a way to exercise that interest. Ethan Lim (11) said, “[The club officers at the event] helped me with the sewing machine step-by-step, and they taught me all the necessary details, which was pretty cool.”
Students who participated in the blanket-making event pinned the blankets to hem the fabric on the sides (Photo Credit: Ms. Veizades).
Medha Nare (10) said, “I really enjoyed the actual sewing part of the event and how everyone got together to make something for a charity.”
Even though the club may be relatively niche compared to others, it is still crucial for practical enrichment. Ms. Veizades, an Ethnic Studies and AP U.S. History teacher who has been the Sewcial Club advisor for 2 years, said, “Students have so little opportunity to do things with their hands. These days, so much is done online on computers or phones, and I think it’s really beneficial for people to have that sort of tactile experience and an opportunity for a creative outlet.”
With the efforts of the members who came to the event, the club managed to make many blankets. The products that came from the event were meaningful, with each blanket fully showing the patience, collaboration, and care that went into it. As for the people who were at the event, the blankets served as a reminder that even small clubs can still help students explore their abilities and provide them with an opportunity that they otherwise wouldn’t have had.
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