Learning to sew isn’t the only thing Fashion design class has been doing lately. They have created fabric pumpkins and will donate them to the local assisted living home here in Devine

“I took this class because I was interested in learning how to sew,” junior Penelope Cruz said. “I like that what I’m learning how to do will bring joy to the elderly.”

The Fashion Design teacher, Mrs. Madeline Steubing, came up with the idea to donate the pumpkins her class makes after seeing some fabric at a store.

“I saw a pumpkin at Jo-Ann’s and the spark for the project began,” Mrs. Steubing said. “The students constructed each pumpkin with lots of thought for a resident at the home.”

The pumpkins are made out of fabric and filled with stuffing and a leaf and stem are added.

“I like decorating each pumpkin,” sophomore Kylee Nixon said. “I enjoy being creative, and enjoy it more now that we’re giving back.”

Giving back has lit a spark of the students to do more for their community.

“It has inspired me to be a better person,” junior Christine Laureano said. “I like that I get to help my community through a simple gesture like giving them pumpkins we made.”

Mrs. Steubing plans to have her classes and the FCCLA club work more for the community of Devine.

“I never expected that taking this class would give me the opportunity to give back to the community,” sophomore Angel De La Garza said. “I’m happy that I’m part of something good.”

The students unanimously feel that their pumpkins will bring joy and happiness to the residents.

“It’s nice that we can take fall décor to them,” junior Victoria Garza said. “I think it will make them feel special, warm inside, and bring joy during holidays.”

The class will visit the Devine Health and Rehabilitation center give out their hand-made pumpkins and participate I an activity with them.

“I think they will be grateful that people in the community thought of them,” senior Emily Kohlleppel said. “I hope that when they see them in their room, they will know someone thought of them.”