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Clothing I Clothing II Designer Sewing/Fashion Design Sports Sewing

Family & Consumer Sciences Education LogoClothing I
This course introduces students to basic sewing and pressing equipment, textiles, and introductory level project construction techniques. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of this course.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
Clothing I Standards
Clothing I Standards Common Core Grid
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
Clothing I Scope and Sequence
Clothing I Scope and Sequence Block
Clothing I Scope and Sequence Trimester

STANDARD 1
Students will identify the categories and types of child care and applicable licensure standards and laws.

STANDARD 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify sewing machine parts and their function, safety, and maintenance.
Serger Basics Student Notes
Serger Savvy Presentation
Serger Savvy Student Notes
Sewing Equipment
Sewing Machine Parts 1
Sewing Machine Parts 2
Sewing Machine Parts 3
Sewing Machine Parts 4
Sewing Tools 1
Sewing Tools 2
Sewing Tools 3
Sports Sewing Jeopardy

Objective 2: Introduce the serger and its function.
Ironing Boards
Pressing and Ironing
Serging Questions

Objective 3: Resolve sewing malfunctions.

Objective 4: Identify sewing equipment, function, and safety procedures.

STANDARD 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Equipment
Equipment Key
Sewing Machine Parts Quiz
STANDARD 1 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 2
Students will be able to recognize basic pressing equipment.

STANDARD 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify parts and functions of irons.

Objective 2: Identify basic pressing equipment and functions.

STANDARD 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 2 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 3
Students will be able to analyze the characteristics and care of specific textiles.

STANDARD 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify basic fibers, the characteristics, use and care of each textile.
Clothing and Textiles
Fiber Burning Lab
Fiber Burning Lab Key
Fiber Burn Test
Forwarded Conversation
Manufactured Fibers Lab
Natural Fibers Lab
Textile Lab
Textile Lab Ideas
Textile Lab Images
Textile Lab Instructions
Textile Lab Lesson Plan

Objective 2: Discuss how fabric construction affects selection of fabric.
Clothing Video Idea
Recycling Discarded Materials into Clothing
Toilet Paper Wedding Gown Contest Winners

STANDARD 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 3 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 4
Students will learn pattern envelope and guide sheet/instruction for pre-construction skills at the introductory level.

STANDARD 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify the information found on the pattern envelope and instruction guide sheet.
Cheap Patterns
Clothing Envelope
Pattern Markings and Seam Allowances
Reading the Pattern Envelope Worksheet

Objective 2: Complete pattern preparation.
Clothing Envelope

Objective 3: Correctly layout the pattern pieces on the fabric.
Preserve Patterns

Objective 4: Correctly pin and cut out the fabric pieces.

Objective 5: Correctly mark the necessary pattern markings on the fabric pieces.

STANDARD 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Construction
Construction Key
STANDARD 4 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 5
Students will utilize construction techniques at the introductory level.

STANDARD 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify and practice basic construction techniques.

Objective 2: Examine and select correct thread for the project.

Objective 3: Compare and select correct needles.

Objective 4: Identify and construct standard seam widths and markings.

Objective 5: Press garment correctly.

STANDARD 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 5 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 6
Students will demonstrate basic construction techniques.

STANDARD 6 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Complete appropriate seam finishes

Objective 2: Construct an appropriate casing for the project.
Casing Video Idea

Objective 3: Construct a patch pocket with mitered corners and reinforced top corners.
Practice Pocket
Sew a Patch Pocket

Objective 4: Construct a buttonhole.
How to Sew a Button
Sewing a Button and Blind Hem

Objective 5: Attach a button by using a hand needle and thread

Objective 6: Construct a machine-stitched hem.
Sewing a Button and Blind Hem

Objective 7: Demonstrate the ability to follow guide sheets/instructions throughout the project construction.

Objective 8 : Complete one or more of the following hand stitches: blind stitch, hemstitch, slipstitch, whipstitch, or ladder stitch.

STANDARD 6 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 6 WEB RESOURCES
Easty Sewing Project Information
Basic Seams Sample Page

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTIRE COURSE PROJECTS

Bubble Gum Machine
Button Pillow
Chapstick Cozy
Chill Ties
Clothing I Button Hole Requirement Ideas
Coin Purse
Covered Button Accessories
Drawstring Bag 1
Drawstring Bag 2
Fabric Beach Balls
Fleece Baby Jacket
Fleece Hats
Fun, Fast and Fabulous Sewing Projects
Grading Sheet for Pajama Pants 1
Grading Sheet for Pajama Pants 2
Grading Sheet for Pajamas
Grading Sheet for PJs
Haan vs. Pineapple Kits
Pillowcase Bags
PJ Pants Evaluation 1
PJ Pants Evaluation 2
PJ Rubric
Purse Patterns Ideas
Ribbon Key Fob
Small Drawstring Backpack Instructions
Small Drawstring Bag
Toy Snake Project Grading Sheet
Toy Snake Project Guide Sheet

ENTIRE COURSE TESTS OR QUIZZES

100 Question Cards
Clothing I Pre and Post Assessment
Clothing I Pre and Post Assessment Key
Clothing I The Great Race Review Game
Clothing I The Great Race Review Game Key
Clothing I The Great Race Review Game Rules
Review Game
Review Jeopardy

ENTIRE COURSE WEB/COURSE RESOURCES
About Charm Quilt Chain Letters
A New Way to Organize Sewing and Clothing Classes
Blogs for Crafters
Craft Article
Fabric from Home
Hoodie Fabric
Response to Bobbin Cases
Response to Printing on Fabric
Sewing Book Ideas
Sewing Camera Question
Sewing Machines
Sewing Projects from USU Extension
Sweatshirt Fleece
Thread Catching Ideas
Website Blog About Crafts
Website for Free Sewing Software