Time Frame
4 class periods of 60 minutes each
Life Skills
Employability
Summary
Students will learn several basic sewing techniques as they complete a sample packet of the following:
seam allowance
edge finishes
patch pockets
casings
buttonholes, sew on a button
serging
grading a seam allowance
basting/gathering
a machine-stitched hem
hand stitches
Materials
a sample packet for each student
12 6X6" fabric squares for each student
thread for each student
scissors for each student
sergers and serger thread
6"-length of elastic, ribbon or cording for each student
2 buttons for each student
black, white, and orange wool scraps
black and white embroidery floss
Intended Learning Outcomes
Student will learn how to use basic sewing techniques.
Instructional Procedures
See the attached lesson plan
Extensions
Created: 06/10/2005
Updated: 02/05/2018
30187