Clothing

DECORATE YOUR DUDS ALL LEVELS

  • Sample experiment with variety of textile techniques (i.e. appliqué patchwork, printing, dyeing, batik, silk screening, etc.)
  • Learn about the elements and principles of design
  • Develop original design ideas using inspiration from a variety of sources including the latest textile Web sties
  • Crete a “one-of-a-kind” garment or accessory for yourself or others

SEWING FOR FUN BEGINNER

  • Choose, use and care for sewing equipment and sewing machine
  • Select fabrics and notions
  • Sew straight and curved seams and square corners
  • Make four different projects

SEWING FOR FUN RESOURCES

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CLOTHING 1 BEGINNER

  • Select a pattern
  • Choose fabric and notions
  • Sew something to wear

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CLOTHING 2 BEGINNER | INTERMEDIATE

  • Develop sewing skills
  • Explore pattern and fabric selection
  • Consider optical illusions of color, line and texture
  • Construct and model a complete outfit

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SEWING FOR YOU INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED

  • Learn and/or improve three clothing construction skills
  • Work with different fabrics
  • Work with different patterns

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TAILORING ADVANCED

  • Select a pattern for a tailored garment
  • Construct this garment, using tailoring techniques

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ATTENTION, SHOPPERS! BEGINNER

  • Learn to give and receive compliments
  • Mix and match a wardrobe for a trip
  • Compare three pairs of jeans
  • Learn to do basic clothing first aid

ATTENTION, SHOPPERS! RESOURCES

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SHOPPING IN STYLE INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED

  • Identify your body shape and select clothing to enhance it
  • Learn how clothing prices are determined and how to comparison shop
  • Analyze advertising
  • Understand a clothing label
  • Experiment with removing stains

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