4. Fabrication skills

Overview of Skill Category

Skills tutorials, workflows, &  resources 

4.1.1 Using knives safely 

This workflow will show you how to ....

4.1.2 Measuring and marking out material

This workflow will show you how to ....

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4.1.3 Using Digital Calipers

This workflow will show you how to ....

4.2.1 Glue Gun safety and skills

This workflow will show you how to ....

tutorial coming soon

4.2.2 Selecting and using adhesives

This workflow will show you how to ....

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4.2.2 Selecting and using adhesives

This workflow will show you how to ....

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4.2.3 Basic Cardboard Modeling skills

This workflow will show you how to ....

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4.2.4 Intermediate Cardboard Modeling skills

This workflow will show you how to ....

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4.2.5 Advanced Cardboard Modeling skills

This workflow will show you how to ....

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4.2.6 Selecting and using fasteners

This workflow will show you how to ....

4.5.1 Hand Sewing

This workflow will show you how to set up a hand sewing kit and select/use the most appropriate stitches for creating your product. 

tutorial coming soon

4.5.2 Basic Sewing Machine

This workflow will show you how to setup a sewing machine for use.

You will learn how to:

• Setup a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine

• Use multiple stitch types

4.5.3 Basic Bag Construction

This workflow will show you how to make a functional textile product with a secure zipper. 

You will learn how to:

• Measure and cut fabric and zipper length

• Attach a zipper 

• Use straight stitches to close a textile product

4.5.4 Intermediate Bag Construction

This workflow will show you how to create a functional 3-Dimensional textile product with a zipper. 

You will learn how to:

• Measure and cut fabric and zipper length

• Attach a zipper 

• Attach webbing 

• Use straight stitches to close a textile product