Clothing Management

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Clothing Management

• Unit 4
• Clothing/Project
• Construction

Tonja Bolding Lakeside High School
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Unit 4 terms

• 1. alterationsmodifications made to a pattern or
  garment for a better fit
• 2. backstitchingstitching forward then using the
  reverse to stitch backwards over the same
  stitches to secure the beginning or end of a seam
• 3. bastinga temporary method of joining fabric,
  usually by using large, easily removable stitches
• 4. biasgrain that runs diagonally and allows the
  greatest amount of stretch in a woven fabric
• 5. casinga closed tunnel of fabric that holds a
  piece of elastic or a drawstring inside
• 6. crosswise grain grain that runs across the
  fabric from one selvage to the other
• 7. dart a triangular fold of fabric stitched to
  a point to control fullness and shape in a
  garment
• 8. directional stitching stitching with, or in
  the same direction, as the fabric grain
• 9. easingjoining two edges of fabric together
  when one edge is slightly larger than the other

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• 10. facingused to finish a raw edge, such as an
  armhole or neckline
• 11. gatheringsoft folds of fabric formed by
  pulling up basting stitches
• 12. gradeto trim each layer of fabric to a
  different width to reduce bulk
• 13. grain of fabric-the direction in which the
  thread runs in a fabric
• 14. guide sheet step-by-step information for
  cutting, marking, and sewing a pattern
• 15. hema finished edge on a garment
• 16. interfacinga piece of fabric placed between
  the outer fabric and facing to prevent stretching
  and add shape
• 17. layouta diagram included in sewing
  instructions that shows how to place the pattern
  pieces on fabric
• 18. lengthwise grain grain that runs the same
  direction as the selvage
• 19. notions small items that become a permanent
  part of the garment

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• 20. patternall the instructions needed to
  construct a project
• 21. pattern markings lines and symbols marked on
  the
• pattern and transferred to the fabric to
  help guide construction
• 22. seamline of stitching that holds layers of
  fabric together
• 23. seam allowance width between the fabric edge
  and
• seam line
• 24. seam finish treatment of seam edges to
  prevent
• raveling
• 25. selvagethe factory-finished edge of a fabric
• 26. staystitchinga row of machine stitches
  through one
• layer of fabric to prevent stretching
• 27. topstitchinga row of stitching done on the
  outside of a
• garment
• 28. understitchinga row of stitching used to
  keep the facing
• or bottom layer of fabric rolled out of
  sight

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4.1 State guidelines for pattern selection

• Determine your figure type.
• Girls
• Girls plus
• Misses
• Miss petite
• Determine your size.
• Take bust or chest, waist and hip or seat
  measurements.
• Pattern sizes may or may not correspond to
  ready-to-wear sizes.
• Select a pattern (all the instructions needed to
  construct a project) that fits.
• Multi-sized patterns will be a good choice if you
  fall between sizes

• Womens
• Womens petite
• Boys/teen-boys
• Mens

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4.2 Identify information found on a pattern
envelope

• brand or company name
• pattern number
• figure type
• size
• price
• sketch and sometimes a photo of the garment
• number of pieces
• notions
• garment description
• list of suggested fabrics and amount to purchase
• body measurements for selecting correct size

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4.3 Identify information found on a pattern guide
sheet (step-by-step information for cutting,
marking, and sewing a pattern)

• line drawings of all pattern pieces
• cutting layout
• explanation of markings
• general instructions
• step by step instructions

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4.4 Name pattern markings (lines and symbols
marked on the pattern and transferred to the
fabric to help guide construction)

• cutting line
• seam allowance (width between the fabric
• edge and seam line)
• stitching line
• seam (line of stitching that holds layers of
  fabric together)
• grainline
• crosswise grain (grain that runs across the
  fabric from one selvage to the other)
• lengthwise grain (grain that runs the same
  direction as the selvage)
• notch
• dot
• buttonhole placement
• center front
• dart (a triangular fold of fabric stitched to a
  point to control fullness and shape in a garment

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4.5 State techniques for making pattern
alterations (modifications made to a pattern or
garment for a better fit)

• The most common adjustment is to the length.
• Look for the lengthen or shorten here markings
  on the pattern and make needed adjustments.
• The width of a skirt or pants pattern can be
  adjusted at the waist, hips or thigh areas.
• Remember that you add or take away ¼ of the
  amount on each pattern piece (right front, right
  back, left front and left back)

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4.6 Discuss factors to consider when choosing
fabric and notions

• Notions (small items that become a permanent part
  of the garment)
• thread
• zippers
• buttons
• hooks, eyes, and snaps
• elastic
• trim
• interfacing
• Consider fiber content, weight of fabric, color
  and how the finished garment will be laundered.

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4.7 Model Steps to Calculate fabric yardage for a
sewing project

• Frank is making a hooded sweatshirt. He needs
  1 ½ yards of fleece _at_ 4.95/yd, ¾ yard of stretch
  knit _at_ 3.95/yd and 1 1/3 yards of cording
  _at_.28/yd.
• How much will he spend?

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Solution

• 4.95 X 1.5 7.4257.43
• 3.95 X .75 2.9622.96
• .28X 1.33.372 .37
• 10.76

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4.8 Illustrate basic sewing tools and pressing
equipment

• Sewing Tools

Tape measure
skirt marker
6 seam gauge
tracing wheel
seam ripper
tailor's chalk
fabric pen
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pincushion with emery pack
pins
needle
scissors
shears
thimble
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Pressing Equipment
ironing board
sleeve board
iron
pressing cloth
tailors ham
sleeve roll
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4.9 Name basic parts of the sewing machine and
functions of each

• p. 392 in your text book

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4.10 Demonstrate guidelines for operating a
sewing machine

• This will be achieved by the following sewing
  projects
• Pajama pants
• Hooded Sweatshirt
• Chefs Apron

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4.11 Name basic parts of the serger and function
of each.

• p.471 in your textbook

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4.12 Demonstrate guidelines for operating a serger

• Students will operate the sergers.

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4.13 Designate acceptable conduct and safety
procedures during clothing lab

• Use a slow speed when learning how to use the
  machine.
• Keep your fingers away form the needle.
• Do not lean your face too close when stitching in
  case the needle breaks.
• Do not stitch over pins. Carefully remove them
  as you sew.
• Keep pins in a pin cushion, never in your mouth
  or clothes.
• Keep shears and scissors closed when not using
  them.
• Pass shears and scissors handle first to another
  person.
• Keep all tools in your sewing box when not in
  use.

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• Do not stretch the cord of the iron
• across traffic area.
• Do not touch a hot iron except on the handle.
• Keep your fingers and face away from the steam of
  an iron.
• Do not overfill the iron or the water can boil
  out.
• Always rest the iron on its heel, not flat down
  on the soleplate.
• Turn off and unplug the iron after each use.
• Drain the water from the iron before storing.

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4.14 Discuss basic procedures involved in
construction of a project using woven and
knitted fabric.

• Pajama pants are made of woven fabric with
  elastic waistband.
• Chefs apron is made of a woven fabric.
• Hooded sweat shirt is fleece with knit bands at
  the waist and sleeves.

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4.15 Demonstrate correct procedures for specific
hand sewing techniques

• Hems
• Buttons
• Snaps
• Hooks and Eyes

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4.16 List factors to consider in evaluating a
project according to basic construction techniques
Example of Rubrics
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4.17 Techniques for altering a finished garment

• raising or lowering a hem
• taking in or letting out a waistband
• taking up or letting out a side seam
• replacing buttons
• adding trim