Family & Consumer Sciences A

● Sewing machine maintenance like cleaning, oiling, minor repairs ● Quizzes or identifcation tests on the names and purposes of each tool 3.3 Basic Sewing Techniques: ● Samples or exemplars showing different seam fnishes, buttonholes, casings ● Limited supplies at frst focused on skills like seam allowances and pivoting corners ● Graduated complexity projects applying pressing, grain-line concepts ● "Blind" sewing activities identifying pattern markings by touch ● Using real garments or taking them apart to analyze construction techniques ● Gaming to learn tool names, and safety rules in an interactive way ● Student experts/coaches who can assist and reinforce proper methods ● Simulations or animations demonstrating the mechanics of lockstitch formation

Extension

Resources Activities:

● Sewing Math Quiz - Canvas ● Stitching Practice - Canvas ● Sewing Samples - Canvas

● PJ Pants - Canvas ● Hoodie - Canvas

● COVID Mask - Canvas ● Zipper Bag - Canvas ● Apron - Canvas ● Felt Monster - Andrea Smith FCS Integrated Google Drive (link in Canvas) Skills : ● Students will identify different sewing equipment and describe their appropriate use. ● Students will demonstrate proper safety and use of the sewing machine and serger. ● Students will demonstrate appropriate use of the sewing machines and sergers to complete different sewing projects. Scaffolded Learning : For new learners : ● Consider scaffolded notes or limit the scope of assignments or projects. ● Provide one-on-one guidance or precision partnering for classroom activities or projects.