Middle School ReThink Fashion ASA
6th - 8th grade| Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Room A121
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Hand Sewing, Machine Sewing, Textile Dyeing
Throughout the year, students will learn an assortment of mending by hand, machine sewing and dyeing techniques and will build their own sample book for future reference and development. We will start by learning the basics of how to use a needle and thread, with a focus on mending our own clothes. Students will also learn how to use a sewing machine and have the opportunity to work on a project that interests them with the support of ASM staff and intern.
Along the way, we will take time for discussions about the fashion industry today and the role we all can play in making it more sustainable. We will end the year learning about different dyeing techniques culminating in the #MadeByMe project, for which students will create their own fabrics and product designs.
MS ASA - Machine Sewing: Serger: Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress
Grade 6-8 | 4-5pm
Module 1 | Hand & Machine Sewing
Module 1 | Hand & Machine Sewing
Oct 4: Intro to ASA - Introduction and getting to know each other. Start sample books.
Oct 11: Costume Swap Sale Support
Oct 18: Hand Sewing: Basic Stitches - Getting used to working with a needle and thread.
Oct 25: Hand Sewing: Decorative Stitches - Practice on reusable tissue holder using some of the embroidery stitches learned.
Nov 8: Embroidery techniques & inspiration
Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - Cut bag and lining and begin design for embroidered section of the bag.
Nov 15: Embroidery techniques & inspiration
Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - Work on embroidered design.
Nov 22: Embroidery techniques
Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - Work on embroidered design.
Nov 29: Embroidery
Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - Work on embroidered design.
Dec 13: Intro to the Sewing Machine - Checklist, practice sheets & sandwich bag
Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - continue with embroidery and start piecing it together on the sewing machine.
Dec 20: Intro to the Sewing Machine - Checklist, practice sheets & sandwich bag
Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - finish embroidery and start piecing it together on the sewing machine.
Jan 10: Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - finish embroidery and start sewing your bag together.
Jan 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7 : FINISH Module 1 Project: Messenger Bag - finish sewing your bag together.
Module 2 | Machine Sewing & Dyeing
Module 2 | Machine Sewing & Dyeing
Feb 14: Intro to Module 2 Project - Intro to pattern, fabric and techniques for cutting.
Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - Measure and plan material needed for project and cut fabric for project.
Feb 21: Embroidery - Learn a new embroidery technique that can be used on the dress pockets.
Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - Start designing embroidery pattern (optional).
Feb 28: Pigment Dyeing - Review pigment dyeing and set up.
Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - we will dye our fabric for the project.
Mar 7: Machine Sewing: Serger - Intro to sewing stretch fabrics with a serger.
Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - Embroidery design & sewing.
Mar 14: Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - Work on finishing your embroidery and sewing. Learn hand tailoring techniques for hemming and seam finishes.
Mar 21: Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - Work on finishing your embroidery and sewing. Learn hand tailoring techniques for hemming and seam finishes.
Mar 28: Module 2 Project: Zero-Waste Dress - Finishing touches!
Module 3 | #MadeByMe Project
Module 3 | #MadeByMe Project
Apr 11:Intro to Design Techniques - Our uniquely designed project begins. Review design techniques, inspirational ideas and patterns.
#MadeByMe Module 3 Project - Using one of the design techniques, start designing your uniquely piece.
Apr 18: #MadeByMe Module 3 Project - Finalize design and design plan, submit request for materials not already on hand.
Apr 25: #MadeByMe Module 3 Project - Follow your own design plan independently, with help from advisors.
May 9: #MadeByMe Module 3 Project - Follow your own design plan independently, with help from advisors.
May 16: #MadeByMe Module 3 Project - Follow your own design plan independently, with help from advisors.
May 23: FINISH #MadeByMe Module 3 Project - Finishing touches to project.
Final designs will be displayed in school to celebrate #MeMadeMay, on-campus event tentatively planned for Saturday, May 27.
May 30: ASA Evaluation - We want to hear from the students and get a good discussion going, including lots of feedback from students.
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