Once upon a time, there was a girl named Heather who loved to sew. She had a collection of fabric that she kept in her room. One day, she found a new fabric named Jacquard and she was so excited to turn it into a new dress.

She started cutting and sewing the fabric, but she realized that it was too heavy for a dress. So, she decided to make a jacket instead. When she finished the jacket, she tried it on and it was so comfortable because of the soft moleskin lining.

Heather wanted to show off her new jacket, so she went outside to play with her friends. Along the way, she saw a group of boys playing a game of soccer. Heather joined in the game and her friends were amazed at how stylish her jacket looked.

The boys were impressed too and asked Heather where she got the fabric. Heather told them it was Jacquard and she made the jacket herself. One of the boys, named Oxford, asked if she could make him a shirt using a different fabric.

Heather agreed and asked Oxford what kind of fabric he liked. He said he preferred a casual look, so she chose a soft Jersey fabric. She also suggested adding a touch of style with a Pinstripe pattern.

When the shirt was ready, Oxford put it on and felt so comfortable. He thanked Heather for making such a great shirt. The other boys also wanted shirts, so Heather made shirts for each of them using Plaid, Pique, and Oxford cloth.

From that day on, Heather became known as the best seamstress in town and everyone wanted her to make their clothes. She was very happy and proud of her work. The end.

Reflections

1. What did Heather make with the Jacquard fabric?
2. How did Oxford feel when he wore the shirt that Heather made for him?
3. Why was Heather known as the best seamstress in town?
4. Can you name some of the fabrics that Heather used to make clothes?
5. If you were Heather's friend, what kind of fabric would you choose for your shirt?