If you have learned to run the sewing machine smoothly, and to thread it
correctly, you are ready to start making something useful.
A shears case The first article you will make is a shears case. It can
be used to store your shears in your sewing box. This will help remind
you that these are special shears and should be used only for cutting
fabric. Cutting paper will make them dull.
[Illustration: The first article you will make is a “Shears Case”]
A shears case will protect the sharp points from being damaged by
hitting other tools in the box. It will also protect your fingers when
you reach for your shears or for your other sewing tools.