Apparel Objectives & Essential Questions

1.00 Understand factors that influence clothing choice.

1.01 Understand the basic elements of design.

1. What are the elements of design?

2. How are the elements of design used in Fashion?

1.02 Understand sustainable design.

1. What are different measuring, marking, cutting and sewing tools?

2. What are the parts of a sewing machine?

3. What are the parts of a sewing pattern?

4. How do you use a sewing pattern?

5. What are sewing notions?

6. How do you perform basic sewing construction techniques with a sewing machine and by hand?

7. How do you Tie a Knot & Thread a Needle?

8. What is the difference between Single & Double Threading a Needle?

9. What are the proper steps to sew the Basting Stitch?

10. What are the proper steps to sew the Back Stitch?

11. What are the proper steps to sew the Whip Stitch?

1.03 Understand the impact of function and marketing.

1. What is a basic wardrobe?

2. What are accessories?

3. What are the different types of style?

4. What are the various ways that you can shop for clothing?

5. How can the information on clothing labels help you as a consumer make clothing decisions?

6. How do you comparison shop?