Textile Technology
Course Introduction
Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will explore the characteristics of natural (cotton, hemp, linen, silk, wool) and manufactured fibers (aramid, lyocell, nylon, olefin, polyester, spandex) in the sports and outdoor industry.
Standard 1
Review basic characteristics of natural and manufactured fibers (see prerequisite courses)
Standard 2
Investigate the physical properties of natural and manufactured fibers.
Standard 3
Performance properties of natural and manufactured fibers.
Strand 2
Explore the global impact of the textile industry.
Standard 1
Students will examine the sustainability concerns associated with textile production, use and care.
Standard 2
Student will differentiate between consumerism practices.
Strand 3
Analyze fabric and product production.
Standard 1
Understand that the type of yarn used has an important effect on the properties of fabric
Standard 2
Students will review basic fabric construction (see prerequisite courses)
Standard 3
Students will classify non-woven fabrics and other materials
Standard 4
Student will describe fabric finishes.
Standard 5
Student will distinguish methods of printing and dyeing
Strand 4
Apply principles of the design process by reverse engineering a project.
Standard 1
Student will investigate design constraints and product purpose.
Standard 2
Student will analyze and compare suitable materials.
Standard 3
Student will calculate dimensions.
Standard 4
Student will select appropriate construction techniques.
Determine order of sewing operations
Step 1- Stitch darts, tucks, and pleats.
Step 2- Stitch style lines (any seam line besides shoulders, armholes, or side seams). Example: yokes and princess lines.
Step 3- Stitch or iron interfacing onto to all pieces needing it.
Step 4- Stitch pockets.
Step 5- Stitch zippers except a dress zipper.
Step 6- Stitch shoulder seams.
Step 7-Stitch side seams and inseams.
Step 8- Prepare collars. But don't stitch them in, yet.
Step 9- Prepare sleeves. Stitch plackets, cuffs, or elastic to sleeves and stitch underarm sleeve seam (if a set in sleeve). Don't stitch them in, yet.
Step 10- Attach collars.
Step 11- Stitch bodice facings.
Step 12- Set in sleeves.
Step 13- Attach bodice and skirt waistline if sewing a dress.
Step 14- Attach waistband or waist facing if sewing a skirt or pants.
Step 15- Stitch in dress zipper.
Step 16- Stitch hems.
Step 17- Stitch buttons and buttonholes
Standard 5
Students will create adaptions and improvements to a product
Strand 1
Conduct an experiment that identifies the physical and performance properties of at least two natural and three manufactured fibers
Strand 2
Debate an issue regarding global impact of the textile industry
Strand 3
Investigate a variety of multi-layer products to determine materials used
Strand 3
Experiment with fabric finishes
Strand 4
Create a soft goods project through reverse engineering
Workplace Skills
Students will develop professional and interpersonal skills needed for success in the fashion industry. Determine the difference between hard skills and soft skills.
Identify soft skills needed in the workplace
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