CLOTHING & TEXTILES Demonstration and Talk Ideas

Sewing and Textiles I

• Demonstrate basic sewing tools and their purpose. • Explain the parts of a sewing machine and their purpose. • Demonstrate how to thread a sewing machine. • Explain the different types of sergers. • Explain the lengthwise and crosswise grain and the selvage on a piece of woven fabric. • Describe the different types of seam finishes, their advantages and how to sew them. • Explain how to accurately choose a pattern. • Explain how to choose suitable fabric for a pattern. • Explain how to sew curves. • Explain how to do laundry—sorting, treating stains, and water temperature.

Sewing and Textiles II

• Explain different methods of fabric construction. • Describe the difference between natural and man-made fibers. • Demonstrate how to add a pocket to an item. • Explain how to decide on a zipper or button closure. • Demonstrate how to accurately take measurements and then add a fitting ease. • Talk about the challenges of sewing with denim. • Show some pressing and shaping tools and explain their purpose. • Explain how to read the symbols on care labels. • Describe the purpose of different laundry products. • Share the pros and cons of shopping over the Internet.

Sewing and Textiles III • Demonstrate how to merge patterns. • Explain wool classification. • Talk about spandex and its features. • Explain how to update your bedroom by designing your own bed coverings and pillows. • Talk about laundry products that offer color protection and take out the wrinkles. • Demonstrate how the different types of lines affect the appearance of a garment. • Talk about various careers within the textiles and apparel design industry.

Clothing Decisions I

• Demonstrate how to accurately take measurements.

• Illustrate how to make a budget. • Explain the label statements on clothing and why they are important. • Explain how to interpret clothing advertisements. • Explain warm and cool colors. • Demonstrate how to conduct a clothing inventory.

Clothing Decisions II

• Explain how body shape should affect clothing choices. • Talk about “jean jargon”. • Explain the balance point. • Demonstrate how to make a clothing purchase decision. • Explain how to return merchandise and/or write a complaint letter.

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