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D3. Procedures, Skills, and Techniques
By the end of this course, students will:
D3.1 demonstrate the ability to follow precon­ struction procedures (e.g., measuring; interpreting patterns, including their abbreviations, and laying out patterns; selecting and preparing fabrics; fitting and altering patterns; understanding knitting, cro­ cheting, or jewellery-making instructions) when creating fashion products
Teacher prompt: “How would you use numeracy skills to measure a grainline or determine the number of metres of fabric required?”
D3.2 identify and describe basic skills and con­ struction techniques used in the creation of
fashion products (e.g., finishing seams, sewing darts, gathering and easing fabric, making button­ holes, sewing in zippers, hemming, reducing bulk, using stabilizers and interfacing)
Teacher prompt: “What are the main differ­ ences between sewing in a conventional zipper and an invisible zipper?”
D3.3 demonstrate the ability to apply basic skills and construction techniques when creating fashion products (e.g., finishing seams, sewing in zippers, hemming, using fasteners)
Teacher prompts: “How can you determine how much seam allowance you will need?” “What techniques can you use to ensure a straight hem in a garment you are sewing?”
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Understanding Fashion
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