CLOTHING & DESIGN. Course Goal:

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1 CLOTHING & DESIGN Stevenson High School Course Goal: Through lab experience students will learn various construc4on techniques used in sewing garments. Students who have sewing experience will have the opportunity to expand and improve their clothing construc4on skills. Focus is put on how STEM relates to the construc4on of clothing. What is STEM? Science is the general understanding of where things come from; understanding where your fabric comes from, how it is made, and how it can best be used. Sewing and embroidery machines are state-of-the-art pieces of Technology that you will use everyday. Taking a piece of flat fabric and turning it into an 3-dimen4onal garment is a fundamental lesson in Engineering. Almost every aspect of sewing involves Math frac4ons, measuring, es4ma4ng and geometry in pauerns are all integral parts of the sewing process. Content Objectives: Iden4fy and define uses of sewing equipment & no4ons. Develop your skills in machine sewing on sample projects. Construct garments and other sewing projects. Choose projects that are compliant with your ability level and con4nue to challenge yourself with more difficult projects. Demonstrate academic responsibility. Par4cipate fully in the course. Learning is an ac4ve process; we learn by doing Course Description Mrs. Erickson Office: room 1410 cerickson@d125.org Social #shsdesign Search: Chris4na Erickson Shs_design Classroom Expectations: Respect all individuals in the class. Follow lab use guidelines & procedures. Be prompt, be prepared and be present in class. Observe school rules & maintain a clean & safe environment within the classroom. All sewing on projects must be completed in class. No sewing may be done at home or out of the classroom without teacher permission. Consistent a*endance is an important part of being successful in this class

2 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Samples: You will complete samples and prac4ce skills on a variety of small projects and a larger drawstring backpack At the Fabric Store/Getting Started Check Sheet: You will complete an AT THE FABRIC STORE and GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST for each project you make. This will help you to be sure you purchase the required materials and no4ons. It also helps you in the cu\ng process. This sheet should be turned in with your completed project Project Completion If any project is started but not completed the learning targets for that project s components will be recorded. All students will minimally complete: sample headband, drawstring bag, 2 garments, and 1 recycle project. Evaluation This course is evaluated using the Evidence Based Repor4ng system. A more detailed explana4on and complete list of learning targets is auached to this course descrip4on. The course has 3 Standards for evalua4on: Academic Responsibility Garment Construc4on Completed Skills Checklist Supply List 1 box of straight pins 1 seam ripper 1 seam gauge 1 large spool all purpose sewing thread Pencil case to store supplies 1 pin cushion or pin magnet 1 package tailor s chalk *If possible try and label your supplies with your name so they do not get lost 1 3/4 yards of woven coeon/coeon blend fabric for a drawstring bag 1 yard lightweight fusible interfacing 1/4 yard of an addi4onal woven fabric OR 2 quarter flats for a headband Where to shop: JO-ANN FABRICS has the best selec4on. Sign-up online and check for coupons for JO-ANN Fabrics. You can also check the Sunday paper for weekly coupons and download the app! They offer student discounts, be sure to bring your ID!! Hobby Lobby will also have the equipment you need. If you cannot supply your own equipment, please see your teacher.

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