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D3. Procedures, Skills, and Techniques
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
By the end of this course, students will:
D3.1 demonstrate the ability to follow precon­ struction procedures (e.g., measuring, interpreting pattern envelopes and patterns, laying out patterns, preparing fabric and other materials, understanding knitting or crocheting instructions) when creating clothing or accessories
D3.2 demonstrate the ability to repair and/or alter personal clothing or accessories using basic sewing skills (e.g., repair a seam, seam finish a raw edge, alter a hem, apply an appliqué, replace a button, create an elastic casing)
D3.3 demonstrate the ability to create clothing or accessories using basic construction techniques (e.g., machine and/or hand sewing, knitting, crocheting, beading)
Teacher prompt: “What are some garments or accessories you could create using basic construction techniques?”
D3.4 demonstrate the ability to create new clothing or accessories from recycled materials or gar­ ments (e.g., turn drink boxes into a bag; candy wrappers into a necklace; neckties into a skirt; a necktie into a handle for a bag; jeans into a skirt
or a bag; tea towels into a dress; fabric samples into a tote, cosmetic bag, laptop case, or music player pouch)
Teacher prompts: “What are some ways you can repurpose an old wool sweater?” “How can old saris be repurposed into yarn? What could you make with this yarn?” “What are some current examples of ‘upcycled’ products that are being sold in your community or online?”
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