FCS 6th Grade

Unit 2

Basic Sewing

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A/B Day Schedule: 8 Weeks Semester Schedule: 4 Weeks

KEY STANDARD(S) Strand5 : Students will identify sewing techniques and basic textiles. Standard 1: Demonstrate basic skills related to sewing construction. ● Basic Sewing ○ Basic Sewing machine parts

Standard 2: Explore basic textiles. ● Identify the two fber sources. ○ Natural ○ Manufactured

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Standard 1: Demonstrate basic skills related to sewing construction.

● Identify and label the main parts of a sewing machine. ● Thread a sewing machine correctly. ● Demonstrate proper techniques for operating a sewing machine, such as controlling speed, guiding fabric, and using appropriate seam allowances. ● Sew straight lines and simple curves using a sewing machine. ● Construct simple projects following step-by-step instructions and applying basic sewing techniques. ● Differentiate between natural and manufactured fbers by examining their characteristics and properties. ● Identify common examples of natural fbers (e.g., cotton, linen, wool, silk) and manufactured fbers (e.g., polyester, nylon, acrylic). ● Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using natural versus manufactured fbers in various textile products. ● Analyze fabric swatches or garments to determine the fber content and discuss its suitability for different purposes. ● Describe basic fabric construction methods (e.g., weaving, knitting, non-woven) and their effects on fabric properties. ● Demonstrate proper care techniques (e.g., washing, drying, ironing) for different types of fabrics based on their fber content and fabric construction.

Standard 2: Explore basic textiles.