Family & Consumer Sciences A

Unit 3

Clothing Construction

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● 30-45 Class Periods

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Standards Strand 3: Students will participate in hands-on skill development related to sewing construction and textile design. 3.1: Demonstrate proper care and use of sewing equipment. ● Distinguish the parts of the sewing machine and their functions. ● Demonstrate how to correctly thread the sewing machine. ● Demonstrate how to correctly wind and insert a bobbin into the sewing machine. 3.2: Identify industry-based sewing equipment and follow safety standards. ● Scissors/shears ● Rotary cutter and mat board ● Pins

● Hand Needles ● SeamGauge ● Measuring tape/tape measure ● Seam Ripper ● Iron 3.3: Apply basic industry sewing techniques.

● Pattern markings ● Seam allowances ● Backstitch ● Pivot ● Casing ● Attach a button ● Measuring ● Pressing/ironing techniques ● Identify the fold, lengthwise, and crosswise grain of fabric

End of Unit Competency ● I can demonstrate hands-on skill development related to clothing construction, fashion, textile technology, and careers. ● I can demonstrate skill use and care for the sewing machine, serger, and other specialty sewing machines.

● I can identify the parts of the sewing machine and their functions. ● I can demonstrate how to change a needle in the sewing machine. ● I can demonstrate how to thread the sewing machine correctly.