Objectives:
Module 6- Apparel
ES: 6.00 Understand factors that influence clothing choice.
6.01 Understand the basic elements of design.
6.02 Understand basic construction techniques.
6.03 Understand the impact of function and marketing on clothing choices.
Module 6- Apparel
ES: 6.00 Understand factors that influence clothing choice.
6.01 Understand the basic elements of design.
6.02 Understand basic construction techniques.
6.03 Understand the impact of function and marketing on clothing choices.
Day 1
Today we will begin reviewing the Elements of Design that we discussed in our Interior Design Unit. However, we will discuss how they are used in Fashion.
We will watch the video, Elements of Design in Clothing: Sewing, Sketching & Fabric Care
Then we will discuss the powerpoint, Elements of Design - Lines in Fashion
Students will use the Elements of Design Lines in Fashion Note Taking Guide while discussing the power point.
We will watch the video, Elements of Design in Clothing: Sewing, Sketching & Fabric Care
Then we will discuss the powerpoint, Elements of Design - Lines in Fashion
Students will use the Elements of Design Lines in Fashion Note Taking Guide while discussing the power point.
Day 2
We will discuss Elements of Design - Shape in Fashion. using the powerpoint below.
Elements of Design - Shape in Fashion
Students will take notes on the back of their Elements of Design Lines Note Taking Guide.
Then we talked about Wardrobes using this powerpoint, Wardrobes Powerpoint
Students will complete the Wardrobe Inventory Worksheet for homework. They will be analyzing their clothes in their closet at home.
Elements of Design - Shape in Fashion
Students will take notes on the back of their Elements of Design Lines Note Taking Guide.
Then we talked about Wardrobes using this powerpoint, Wardrobes Powerpoint
Students will complete the Wardrobe Inventory Worksheet for homework. They will be analyzing their clothes in their closet at home.
Day 3
Discuss wardrobe inventory that they did for homework and talk about the 5 guidelines for creating a basic wardrobe.
Watch the Clean Sweep Episode 1.
Then watch the Clean Sweep Finale.
Watch the Clean Sweep Episode 1.
Then watch the Clean Sweep Finale.
Day 4
Today we will begin hand sewing by setting up our Sewing Bag and learning about the Hand Sewing Equipment.
The students will collect the materials for the Sewing Bag (they have already put their name, period, and table color on their Gallon sized Ziploc bag.
The following Items are put in their Sewing Bag: (I provide them with all of these items)
1. Felt Monkey Pattern
2. Oval Pattern
3. Solid Piece of Material
4. Printed Piece of Material
5. Two Buttons (a 4 hole button and a 2 hole button)
6. A hand sewing needle. (We put the sewing needle on the Solid piece of material.)
Then we do the Name that Equipment Activity and go over the answers. The students are given the Hand Sewing Tools Handout so that they have the information in their notes.
The students will collect the materials for the Sewing Bag (they have already put their name, period, and table color on their Gallon sized Ziploc bag.
The following Items are put in their Sewing Bag: (I provide them with all of these items)
1. Felt Monkey Pattern
2. Oval Pattern
3. Solid Piece of Material
4. Printed Piece of Material
5. Two Buttons (a 4 hole button and a 2 hole button)
6. A hand sewing needle. (We put the sewing needle on the Solid piece of material.)
Then we do the Name that Equipment Activity and go over the answers. The students are given the Hand Sewing Tools Handout so that they have the information in their notes.
Day 5
Today we will begin learning hand sewing stitches. First, we need to learn how to thread a needle and tie a knot in our thread.
Threading a Needle Video
Tying a Knot Video
Threading a Needle Video
Tying a Knot Video
Day 6
Today we will learning hand sewing stitches. We will watch a how to video, and then practice using material.
Basting Stitch (Tacking) Video
Backstitch Video
Basting Stitch (Tacking) Video
Backstitch Video
Day 7
Today we will learning 2 more hand sewing stitches. We will watch a how to video and then practice using material.
Whip Stitch Video
Hem Stitch Video
Whip Stitch Video
Hem Stitch Video
Day 8
Today we will be learning sew on buttons, 2 hole, 4 hole, and shank buttons.. We will watch a how to video and then practice using material.
2 hole & 4 hole Buttons Video
Shank Button Video
2 hole & 4 hole Buttons Video
Shank Button Video
Day 9
Today we will be learning the parts of a sewing machine. We will also be learning how to thread the bobbin and the needle to get ready to sew on the machine
Parts of a Sewing Machine (with threading a bobbin and needle)
Today we finished up threading the bobbin and started threading the machine.
Parts of a Sewing Machine (with threading a bobbin and needle)
Today we finished up threading the bobbin and started threading the machine.
Day 10
Today we will continue with Threading a Bobbin and the sewing machine
Parts of a Sewing Machine (with threading a bobbin and needle)
We finished up threading the machine and then connected the two threads together.
Parts of a Sewing Machine (with threading a bobbin and needle)
We finished up threading the machine and then connected the two threads together.
Day 11
Today we will practicing sewing with scrap material.
I told the students that they need to purchase 1 yard of cotton material for our sewing project that we will begin on Monday of next week. We will be making a pillowcase.
I told the students that they need to purchase 1 yard of cotton material for our sewing project that we will begin on Monday of next week. We will be making a pillowcase.
Day 12
Today we will be discussing the Anatomy of Fabric - Finding the grain of fabric.
We will have a quiz on Sewing Equipment on Friday.
(For review, you can go to the Sewing Equipment review page)
Anatomy of Fabric Video
Show examples of material
FInding the Straight of Grain on Fabric Video
Show examples of finding the Grain/Selvege
We will have a quiz on Sewing Equipment on Friday.
(For review, you can go to the Sewing Equipment review page)
Anatomy of Fabric Video
Show examples of material
FInding the Straight of Grain on Fabric Video
Show examples of finding the Grain/Selvege
Day 13
Today we will be discussing the parts of a pattern and how to read a pattern.
Reading a Sewing Pattern
Pinning and Cutting out a Pattern
Reading a Sewing Pattern
Pinning and Cutting out a Pattern
