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Have you ever seen an outfit and wanted it in a different color or style that wasn’t available in the store? Or have you tried on an outfit and needed it hemmed to fit just right? In Fabric and Fashion, you can learn basics like sewing a shirt or putting a zipper on a pair of pants. The advanced units will also teach you how to take the design of your choice and customize it for the perfect look, color and fit.
STARTING OUT
STARTING OUT
🍀 Recognize basic sewing machine parts and how to use them
🍀 Identify fabrics and understand which to use for the type of project you are making
🍀 Sew appropriate seams, straight stitching, and a simple machine hem.
🍀 Create a casing for elastic or a draw string
🍀 Learn how to read and select a pattern
🍀 Understand different types of fasteners and how to use them
LEARNING MORE
LEARNING MORE
🍀 Complete a person body analysis and learn to select patterns for your physical characteristics
🍀 Learn how to examine fabrics for quality
🍀 Refine your sewing techniques
🍀 Select quality fabrics that are compatible with your chosen pattern
GOING FURTHER
GOING FURTHER
🍀 Recognize the importance of clothing and accessories as a way for individual expression.
🍀 Learn the role of costume design and how to manipulate items to fit your needs
🍀 Create your own pattern
🍀 Understand the difference between nature and synthetic fabrics
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H - Clothing Curriculum
STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals (4H2210)
STEAM Clothing 2: Simple Sewing (4H2220)
STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further (4H2230)
STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle (4H2250)
Fiber Arts (MD0118)
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