Clothing I-II

Credit: 1.00
Course Preface
Core Code: 34-01-00-00-090
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Course Description
** Clothing I-II maybe taught as a 1.0 credit course or divided into two .5 credit courses.

CLOTHING I - (.5 credit) This course introduces students to basic sewing and pressing equipment, textiles, introductory level project construction techniques, and techniques for constructing edge finishes. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of this course. (Standards 1-6 will be covered on Skill Certification Test # 350.)

CLOTHING II - (.5 credit) This course introduces students to basic sewing, serger, and pressing equipment, reviews the types of fabric construction, makes an intermediate level project using correct construction techniques. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of this course. (Standards 7-10 will be covered on Skill Certification Test # 351)

Prerequisite: Clothing I must precede Clothing II

Core Standards of the Course

Standard 20.0113-01
Students will identify basic sewing equipment.

• Identify the needle stitch plate, feed dogs/system, presser foot, bobbin case, spool pin, upper thread tension, presser foot lever/lifter, thread take-up lever, foot pedal, handwheel, stitch length control, and stitch width control
• Demonstrate how to replace a needle and how to turn the hand wheel when sewing
• Identify sewing safety precautions and procedures
• Clean, oil, and care for the machine according to machine manual

• Identify the needle stitch plate, feed dogs/system, presser foot, spool pin, thread tensions, presser foot lever/lifter, foot pedal, handwheel, stitch length control, stitch width control, and upper/lower knives
• Demonstrate how to replace a needle and how to turn the hand wheel with sewing,
• Identify safety precautions and procedures when working with a serger
• Clean, oil, and care for serger according to machine manual

• Explain how to remedy skipped stitches, lint removal, noisy sewing machine, puckered seams, snagged fabric, tension, breaking of needle, etc.
• Complete basic problems encountered when sewing: thread jam, broken needle, dull knives, incorrect stitch formation, etc.

• Identify a seam ripper, dressmaker pins, shear/scissors, pinking shears, rotary cutter and mat, seam gauge, tape measure, and transparent rulers
• List sewing equipment safety precautions, procedures, and maintenance

Standard 20.0113-02
Students will identify basic pressing equipment.

• Identify temperature settings
• Explain safety procedures
• Explain the maintenance of an iron

• Identify pressing cloth, sleeve roll, tailor's ham, sleeve board
• Complete pressing/ironing techniques
• Demonstrate the use of fusables

Standard 20.0113-03
Students will identify the characteristics and care of specific textiles.

• Identify natural fibers: cotton, linen, silk, wool
• Identify synthetic fibers: nylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, spandex, acetate
• Identify blended yarns/threads
• Practice stain removal techniques

• Identify the characteristics of woven fabrics
• Identify the characteristics of knit fabrics
• Identify the characteristics of non-woven/felting

Standard 20.0113-04
Students will follow the pattern envelope and guidesheet to compete the pre-construction skills at the introductory level.

• Identify important information on the pattern envelope: appropriate size, fabric type, notions, and yardage
• Identify important information found on the guide sheet: select pattern pieces, layout, and construction steps

• Identify pattern tissue terminology/symbols: grainline, arrows, notches, small dots, square, triangles, buttons and buttonholes, cutting line, stitching line, fold lines
• Complete necessary pattern adjustments: length or width

• Identify important information on the pattern envelope: appropriate size, fabric type, notions, and yardage
• Identify important information found on the guide sheet: select pattern pieces, layout, and construction steps

• Identify pattern tissue terminology/symbols: grainline, arrows, notches, small dots, square, triangles, buttons and buttonholes, cutting line, stitching line, fold lines
• Complete necessary pattern adjustments: length or width

Standard 20.0113-05
Students will complete construction techniques at the introductory level.

• Standard thread is all purpose/cotton wrapped polyester
• Specialty threads: quilting, heavy duty, embroidery, metallic, etc.
• Serger thread is lighter weight than standard sewing machine threads
• Quality thread prevents stitching problems

• Identify needle types: universal, sharp and ball point
• Needle sizes: the bigger the number the bigger the needle
• Lengthwise groove on the needle carries the thread
• Insert needle according to machine manual.

• Standard seam width for commercial patterns is 5/8 inch
• Always check guidesheet/instructions for correct seam width
• Identify 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4 inch width markings on the needle plate

• Identify direction seam allowance should be pressed
• Pressing is an up and down motion; ironing is a sliding motion
• Press as you sew
• Use correct temperature for fabric
• Use steam/moisture if appropriate
• Use pressing cloth to prevent scorching and/or shine marks

Standard 20.0113-06
Students will implement the various, basic construction techniques.

• A seam finish is applied to the raw fabric edges, used to prevent raveling/fraying
• Identify terms: zigzagged, serged open, serged closed, clean finished, stitch and pink

Standard 20.0113-07
Students will review and identify basic sewing, serger, and pressing equipment.

• Explain the use of specialty feet (zipper, buttonhole, blind hem, and additional feet)
• Review owner's guide for care and specific maintenance of the machine

• Review advantages of a serger
• Practice operating the serger
• Practice securing seam ends
• Discuss and practice maintenance of a serger

• Incorporate the practice of "press as you sew"
• Use correct pressing equipment
• Use correct pressing equipment

Standard 20.0113-08
Students will review and identify types of fabric construction.

• Identify basic weaves (plain, basket, twill, satin)
• Identify knits
• Identify non-woven fabrics

Standard 20.0113-09
Students will complete pre-construction techniques at the intermediate level.

• Measure accurately to determine the correct pattern size
• Use pattern envelope to determine correct type and amount of fabric
• Explain how to select correct pattern size
• Practice taking body and pattern measurements
• Make necessary pattern alterations
• Select appropriate fabric, yardage, and notions for the project

• Review pattern layout
• Review pattern placement
• Discuss one-way directional/nap layout

Standard 20.0113-10
Students will complete correct construction techniques at the intermediate level.

• Review thread characteristics and selection
• Review needle characteristics and selection
• Identify stitching terminology: dart, directional stitching, ease stitching, gathering, pleat, tuck, understitching

• Practice selecting and applying interfacings
• Discuss and practice how to apply a facing

• Complete one of the following hemming techniques: hand stitched hems, double fold hem, machine blind hem, rolled hem or other hemming techniques
• Apply correct edge finishes: clean finished, zigzag, serged, stitched and pinked
• Identify steps of hem preparation: appropriate length and width, reduce bulk, ease, pressing
• Identify types of hems: machine blind him, double fold hem, rolled hem, double needle, or blind hemming stitches