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Family & Consumer Sciences

Fabrics and Fashion

Module Guide

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Table of Contents

Module Guide Introduction ......................................................................1

Fabrics and Fashion .................................................................................3

Lesson 1 – Fabric Fundamentals...............................................................7

Fabric Sample Activity................................................................................ 8

Lesson 2 – Design in Clothing...................................................................9

Fashion Illusion Activity ........................................................................... 10

Lesson 3 – Wardrobe Planning ................................................................ 11

My Wardrobe Inventory Activity ................................................................ 12 Clothing Care Activity............................................................................... 13

Lesson 4 – Beginning Your Project.......................................................... 15

Beginning Your Project ............................................................................. 16

Lesson 5 – Embellishing Your Pillow....................................................... 23

Embellishing Your Pillow .......................................................................... 24

Lesson 6 – Sewing Machine Basics.......................................................... 29

Sewing on Paper....................................................................................... 30 Threading Your Machine .......................................................................... 32

Lesson 7 – Completing Your Pillow ......................................................... 33

Pillow Seams ............................................................................................ 34 Final Steps............................................................................................... 35

Appendix A – Safety ..............................................................................A-1

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Fabrics and Fashion Module Guide Introduction

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MODULE GUIDE INTRODUCTION

This Module Guide has: • an overview of the module. • lesson objectives. • new terms and words. • the directions for most lesson procedures. You can learn how to use the special features of the multimedia presentation by: • using the TechLab User's Guide. • watching the introductory video. Use this Module Guide to: • review the lesson objectives. • study the new terms and words. • follow the directions for the hands-on activities. • follow the directions for the software.

Fabrics and Fashion Module Guide Introduction

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Fabrics and Fashion Fabrics and Fashion

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FABRICS AND FASHION

Objective When you have completed this module, you will be able to discuss textiles, clothing, and basic sewing techniques. You will know how fabrics are made. You will understand how to read a garment label. Garment construction begins with a simple straight seam. You will operate a sewing machine to learn this basic stitch. Repairing clothes usually requires hand stitches. Using a needle and thread, you will sew a button to fabric and decorate a pillow. In this module, you will discover the basics of fashion design and style. You will examine clothing choices and how to budget for a wardrobe. This knowledge will help you select a personal style of your own. New Terms and Words backstitching - a method of securing threads at the start and finish of a seam. Stitches are sewn in reverse on top of other stitches when backstitching. budget - a written plan for spending money wisely. cellulosic fiber - a complex carbohydrate that is found in the cell wall of most plants. It is important in the manufacturing of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. classic - any style that stays in fashion for a long time. colorfast - the ability of dyed fabric to withstand washing, wearing, and sunlight without fading. drape - the way in which cloth falls or hangs. embellishment - an ornament or decoration. fad - a style in clothing that is popular for only a short time. feed dogs - pointed metal teeth located directly under the presser foot. The feed dogs move the fabric through the machine. fiber - the basic unit used in the making of yarn or fabric. filament - a continuous strand of manufactured fiber. free arm - a smaller sewing surface that is accessible when the accessory tray is removed from the bed of the sewing machine. The free arm allows easy access to small areas of a garment, such as shirt cuffs and pant legs. grain - the direction in which the threads of fabric run. interfacing - a layer of special fabric used to prevent stretching and to give shape to a garment. Interfacing is often used in collars, cuffs, and waistbands. It is either woven or non-woven fabric. layout - a diagram of how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric.


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nap - a soft or fuzzy surface on fabric or leather. needle plate - a metal cover located on the sewing bed. It has many guidelines to assist in sewing straight, even seams. notches - diamond shaped marks on pattern pieces that help a person join pieces at the right place. notions - items other than fabric that become part of a garment such as thread and buttons. presser foot - the metal piece at the end of the needle that holds the fabric in place. seam - a row of stitches used to hold two pieces of fabric together. seam allowance - the distance between the cut edge of the fabric and the sewing lines. seam ripper - metal cutting blade encased in a plastic holder with a protective cover. selvage - a thin, dense edge of a woven fabric which prevents unraveling. It is usually woven with tougher yarns and a tighter construction than the rest of the fabric. sewing gauge - a 6-inch (16 cm) metal ruler with an adjustable pointer. It is used for smaller measurements such as seam widths, hems, button and buttonhole placement, and design details. shank - a stem on a button that provides extra room for the layer of fabric around the buttonhole. shears - a large pair of scissors with a raised handle. shuttle - a device used in weaving to carry the weft thread back and forth between the warp threads. soft goods - items made from fabric. spinneret - a small nozzle with many holes. style - the design of a garment. tape measure - a flexible cloth or plastic strip used for taking body measurements, measuring patterns, and layouts. It is marked in inches, or centimeters. Tape measures are 60 inches or 152.4 cm long. textiles - fabric that has been woven or knitted from fiber or yarn. thimble - a small cap of metal or plastic worn on the finger when hand sewing. A thimble protects the finger as it pushes the needle through fabric. trend - the styles that are popular at a particular time. weaving - the process of interlocking yarns at right angles to each other to produce fabrics. yard goods - fabrics that are made and sold in lengths. The standard length is sold by the yard in the USA, and by the meter elsewhere.


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Equipment Required Multimedia Tech-Design User's Guide Module Guide Student Guide/Portfolio Young Living textbook Thorndike Barnhart Student Dictionary Fabric sample kit Pillow kit Felt squares Assorted buttons Sewing kit Sewing machine Sewing machine cover Magnetic seam guide Ironing board Iron Color printer


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Fabrics and Fashion Lesson 1 – Fabric Fundamentals

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LESSON 1 – FABRIC FUNDAMENTALS

Objective When you have completed this lesson, you will be able to define the various terms and properties for common textiles. You will examine how fabrics are made, and cared for. You will understand how fabric characteristics affect the design, construction, and performance of soft goods products. You will be able to: • distinguish between various types of fabrics. • determine the types of weaves in fabric construction. • explain how textiles are printed or dyed. • compare the different properties of fabrics. • determine which fabrics are appropriate for specific garments.

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Fabric Sample Activity 1. In this activity, you will examine fabric swatches and answer questions in

your Student Guide/Portfolio. 2. Locate your Fabric Sample Kit. There are 20 fabric samples in the kit. The

fabric on top will be referred to as swatch # 1. The fabric on the bottom will be referred to as swatch # 20. The swatch made of terry cloth is swatch # 10. Terry cloth is commonly used to make towels. Use these three swatches as reference points to find the other swatch numbers.

3. Open your Student Guide/Portfolio to the data sheet titled "Lesson 1, Fabric

Sample Activity." 4. Follow the directions on your data sheet. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.

Fabrics and Fashion Lesson 2 – Design in Clothing

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LESSON 2 – DESIGN IN CLOTHING

Objective When you have completed this lesson, you will examine how shape, line, color, and texture can affect visual appearances. You will analyze some of the sociological, psychological, and environmental effects the fashion and design industry has on society. You will be able to: • analyze the purpose of clothing. • examine how climate, culture, and expectations influence our design

decisions. • define the principles of design in fashion. • determine the effective use of the elements of style in fashion design. • analyze how line, color, and shape can be used to flatter different body

shapes.

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Fashion Illusion Activity General Directions for Using the Resource The Fashion Illusions resource should be open on your screen. If it isn't, click on the Resource button and choose Fashion Illusions from the menu. Read the directions below before beginning the activity. The Fashion Illusion resource gives you an opportunity to visualize how shape, line, and color can be used in fashion to create optical illusions. These illusions can be used to flatter different body types. Remember the goal of design is harmony. Throughout the resource, you will design garments for six models. You will work with male and female figures separately using three models at a time. Each model has a different body type. The resource allows you to change the garments the models are wearing. When you select an option in the resource, the option is applied to all three of the models. This allows you to compare the design choices as you work. Using design principles introduced in Lesson 2, your goal is to complete a flattering outfit for each of the six models. You complete an outfit by moving through the various sections. There are three sections in the resource. The directions for each section are included in the Show Me section of the resource. In the first section, you will change the shape of the garments. In the second section, you will change line options. The last section contains color options. You must complete each section before you can complete an outfit. When you have completed an outfit, choose which model is most flattered. You will have an option to edit or save your work. You can only choose one outfit for each model. A datasheet will be printed with each of your final choices. Using these data sheets, complete the data sheet titled "Lesson 2, Fashion Illusions" in your Student Guide/Portfolio. If you need to quit the resource, click the X found in the top right hand corner. Place your completed printouts in your Student Guide/Portfolio. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.

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LESSON 3 – WARDROBE PLANNING

Objective During this lesson, you will develop fashion sense for your own style. You will learn the importance of a wardrobe plan. This plan will include a wardrobe inventory. Comparing the different styles, fads, and trends will assist you in developing your own personal style. Budgeting for new clothes and learning how to care for your new clothes is also part of your wardrobe plan. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize fabric care labels. You will be able to: • determine how to analyze quality, fit, and care when purchasing clothing. • compare the differences between style and fashion. • analyze the differences between fads and classic styling. • recognize industry standard fabric care label symbols.


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My Wardrobe Inventory Activity In this activity, you will create your wardrobe inventory by preparing a list of all of your clothes and accessories. You may use the data sheet in your Student Guide/ Portfolio titled "My Wardrobe Inventory" as a sample or for your actual list. 1. Carefully evaluate each garment as you add it to your list. 2. Divide your clothes into four categories. 3. Check off the garments you want to keep, repair, or discard. 4. Check the garments you seldom wear and write a description of why the

garment is in this category. 5. Write a description for each item to help you evaluate your personal style. Complete this assignment for homework or follow your instructor's directions. Go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.


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Clothing Care Activity 1. In this activity, you will use the symbols below to answer questions in your

Student Guide/Portfolio. 2. Open your Student Guide/Portfolio to the data sheet titled "Lesson 3,

Clothing Care." 3. Follow the directions on your data sheet. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.


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Fabrics and Fashion Lesson 4 – Beginning Your Project

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LESSON 4 – BEGINNING YOUR PROJECT

Objective In this lesson, you will discover the steps involved in completing a sewing project. You will learn that there are many steps to complete before any seams are sewn. In addition, you will define and analyze the tools and equipment required for garment construction. You will organize everything you need to complete your project. You will select a pattern, felt, and a button for your embellishments. You will measure and mark the pillow front. Then, you will cut out your pattern. You will be able to: • identify the process and tools needed for sewing projects. • practice the safe use of sewing notions. • identify items contained in pillow kit and sewing kit. • mark pillow front for embellishments. • measure and cut felt pieces for embellishments.


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Beginning Your Project In this activity, you will use a step-by-step approach to complete the design, cutting, and layout steps of your project. Use the data sheet in your Student Guide/Portfolio titled "My Sewing Project Check List for Lesson 4." As you complete each step, check the box next to the description. Directions for Sewing Project Inventory You must inventory all the items you will need for your pillow project. Ask your instructor for your sewing kit, pillow kits, and the felt samples and buttons. Use the data sheet in your Student Guide/Portfolio titled "My Sewing Project Inventory" for this step. 1. Look through the sewing kit and pillow kit. Locate each item on the list. 2. Check off the items as you find them. 3. Return all items to the appropriate boxes. 4. As you are looking through the pillow kit, find the evaluation sheet included

with the instructions. Return this sheet to your instructor. 5. When you get to the Additional Notions section of your inventory checklist,

look in your Student Guide/Portfolio for the pattern sheet titled "Patterns." Take this sheet out of your Student Guide and put it with your sewing kit. Check the pattern sheet off of your list.

6. Locate the felt samples and buttons. These should be in a separate box

supplied by your instructor. Check these items off on your inventory sheet. 7. Check with your instructor for information regarding any missing items. 8. When your inventory is complete, check off the completed steps on your

sewing project check list. 9. Complete the next step, Design Step.


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Directions for Design Step In this step, you will select a pattern, felt sample, and button for your embellishments. 1. Take out your pattern sheet. There are four patterns on the page. Each

pattern has a cutting line, a sewing line, and a marking for button placement. The patterns are divided by separator lines. Decide which pattern you will use for your embellishment. Using the separator lines, cut this pattern out. Do not use the cutting line for separating out your pattern from the others. Return the leftover patterns to your Student Guide/Portfolio.

2. Look through the felt samples and decide which color you would like to use.

Place this felt piece with your pillow front. 3. Look through the buttons to decide which button you would

like to use. Be sure to select a button that has either two or four holes that go straight through the button. Place this button with your pillow front and felt square.

4. When you and your partner have made your decisions, return

the box of felt samples and buttons to your instructor and check off the completed step on your data sheet.

5. Complete the next section, the Layout Section.


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Directions for Layout Step In this step, you will pin the pattern piece to your felt sample. 1. Locate your pincushion and pins. 2. Place your felt down on a flat surface. 3. Place your pattern piece on top of the felt. 4. If you selected the star pattern put a pin

in each point. Set pins at right angles to the cutting edge. The sharp points should face out towards the cutting line.

5. If you selected the diamond or square

pattern, put a pin in each corner. For the circle, use four pins evenly spaced throughout. Set pins at right angles to the cutting edge. The sharp points should face out.

6. Return the pincushion to your sewing kit. 7. Check off the completed step on your data sheet. 8. Complete the next section, the Cutting Section.


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Directions for Cutting Step In this step, you will cut the pattern piece from your felt sample. 1. Locate the shears from your sewing kit. 2. Place your pinned pattern on a flat surface. 3. Following the cutting rules you have learned, hold the shears parallel to the

fabric and cut along the pattern's cutting lines. 4. When you are finished cutting, leave the pins in place. You will need the

pattern pinned to the felt as you complete the marking step. 5. Return shears to your sewing kit. 6. Return unused felt to your instructor and throw away any paper scraps

from the pattern. 7. Check off the completed step on your data sheet. 8. Complete the next section, the Marking Section.


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Directions for Marking Step In this step, you will mark a place for your button on your felt pattern piece. You will also mark the center front of the pillow front to indicate where you will be sewing on your felt patch. Marking for Button Placement: 1. Locate the tracing wheel and carbon paper. 2. Place the carbon paper down on the table. The colored side should be facing

up. Your kit includes three colors. Select a color that is visible on your felt patch. Since felt is a bonded fabric, you may need to select a contrasting color. This mark is temporary and will come off easily.

3. Place your pinned pattern on top of the carbon paper. The carbon paper and

the felt should be touching. The printed pattern should be face up. 4. The printed pattern piece has a marking for the button. Using the tracing

wheel, make an X where the pattern indicates. Press firmly. The tracing wheel will make small holes in the paper pattern. This is normal.

5. Flip the pinned pattern over the check your markings. If you can't see them

repeat the process, pressing harder this time. 6. Remove the pins from your pattern. Store all pins in your pincushion. 7. Since this mark is temporary, place a pin at the center of the X. 8. Return all sewing tools to your sewing kit.


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Center Front Mark

Middle of Width Mark

Marking for Center Front: 1. Locate the tailor's pencil and tape measure. 2. Take out one of the pre-cut fabric pieces from your pillow kit. This will

become your pillow front. 3. Lay the pillow front flat on the table. 4. Using the tape measure, measure the width of the fabric. Divide this

measurement in half. 5. Again, measure the width of the fabric. Use the

tailor's pencil to place a mark at the halfway measurement.

6. Next, take a lengthwise measurement. Line the

tape measure up on the mark you just made. 7. Measure the length of the fabric. Divide this

measurement in half. 8. Again, measure the length of the fabric. Use the tailor's pencil to place a

mark at the center front. 9. Since this mark is temporary, place a pin at center front mark. 10. Return all sewing tools to your sewing kit. 11. Check off the completed step on your data sheet. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.


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Fabrics and Fashion Lesson 5 – Embellishing Your Pillow

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LESSON 5 – EMBELLISHING YOUR PILLOW

Objective In this lesson, you will learn the basic steps and stitches involved in hand sewing. You will discover that practice and patience are needed to master these techniques. You realized that if you use neat, even stitches, your completed project will have a professional look. In this lesson, you sewed the embellishments onto your pillow front. You will be able to: • define basic hand sewing stitches. • hand sew embellishments to pillow front.


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Embellishing Your Pillow In this activity, you will use a step-by-step approach to complete the hand sewing steps of your project. Use the data sheet in your Student Guide/Portfolio titled "My Sewing Project Check List for Lesson 5." As you complete each step, check the box next to the description. Directions for Hand Sewing Step 1: Sewing button to felt patch In this step, you will sew your button to the felt patch. Read through all the directions before you begin. If at any time you are unsure about how to proceed, you may go back to the multimedia presentation and watch the videos again or ask your instructor for help. 1. Look through your sewing kit and pillow kit. Locate the pincushion, shears,

tape measure, a needle, and needle threader. You also need your button, thread, and felt patch.

2. Measure your working thread to the recommended 36 inches (92 cm) for

double threading. Cut the thread with the shears. 3. Using the needle threader as an aid, thread the needle. Put the diamond

shaped wire completely through the hole of the needle. Put the thread through the diamond shaped wire. Pull the wire and thread through the needle hole.

4. Hold the cut ends of the thread together and secure with a knot. 5. The placement of your button should still be marked with a pin. If it is not,

locate the carbon markings that you made with the tracing wheel. 6. Position the button on the pin marking for your button placement. 7. From the underside of the felt, push the needle up through the felt and

through one button hole. Pull until the knot is anchored against felt. 8. Remove the pin that was marking the button placement. Return the pin to

the pincushion for storage. 9. Push the needle down through the next hole to the underside of the felt. Pull

the needle until the button is flat on the felt and the thread is fixed. Do not pull the thread so tight as to stretch it.

10. Follow the directions below for a two or four hole button.


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Sewing a Two Hole Button: 1. If the button has 2 holes, push the needle up

through the underside of the felt and through a hole. The needle is on the top side of the felt.

2. Pull the thread until it is tight, being careful not to

stretch it. Push the needle down through the other hole. The button should be attached to the felt. Continue pushing the needle down a hole, through the felt then pulling the needle up through the other hole. Repeat until the button is secure.

3. To make a thread shank, bring the threaded needle

between the felt and button. Wind the thread around the stitches.

4. Finish with the needle and thread on the underside of

the felt. Put a knot close to the felt by pushing the needle through strands of thread that are holding the button in place. Then make a loop with the thread, and pull the needle through the loop. Cut away any excess thread after knotting. Be sure to leave several inches of thread to prevent unraveling.

5. Check off the completed steps on your sewing project check list. 6. Complete the next step, Hand Sewing Step 2.


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Sewing a Four Hole Button: 1. If the button has 4 holes, push the needle through

the underside of the felt and up through an empty hole. Now the needle is on the top side of the felt.

2. Pull the thread up until it is tight, being careful not

to stretch it. Then push the needle down through the other empty hole until it is tight. Continue pushing the needle down a hole, through the felt then pulling the needle up through another hole. Repeat until the button is secure.

3. To make a thread shank, bring the threaded needle

between the felt and button. Wind the thread around the stitches.

4. Finish with the needle and thread on the underside of

the felt. Put a knot close to the felt by pushing the needle through strands of thread that are holding the button in place. Then make a loop with the thread, and pull the needle through the loop. Cut away any excess thread after knotting. Be sure to leave several inches of thread to prevent unraveling.

5. Check off the completed steps on your sewing project check list. 6. Complete the next step, Hand Sewing Step 2.


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Directions for Hand Sewing Step 2: Sewing felt patch to pillow front In this step, you will sew your felt patch to the pillow front. Read through all the directions before you begin. 1. Look through your sewing kit and pillow kit. Locate the pincushion, shears,

tape measure, a needle, thimble, and needle threader. You also need your pillow front, thread, and felt patch with the button attached.

2. The center front of your pillow top should still be marked with a pin. If it is

not, locate the pencil markings that you made. 3. Position the center of the felt patch on center front

of your pillow top. The center of your patch is where your button is placed. The button must be on top.

4. Use pins to hold the felt patch in place. 5. Measure your working thread to the recommended

18 inches (46 cm) for single threading. Cut the thread with the shears.

6. Using the needle threader as an aid, thread the needle. Put the diamond

shaped wire completely through the hole of the needle. Put the thread through the diamond shaped wire. Pull the wire and thread through the needle hole.

7. Secure one end of the thread with a knot. 8. Place the thimble on the middle finger of your sewing hand. Use the thimble

to push the needle through the fabric as you sew. 9. Using the hemming stitch, sew your felt patch to the pillow top. You may

need to re-thread your needle several times. Be sure to secure the ends with a knot each time.

10. Hemming Stitch: Push the needle through the underside of the felt and

up through the top. Pull the thread up until it is tight, being careful not to stretch it.

11. Insert the needle diagonally into the pillow front, picking up only a few

threads of the fabric.


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12. Bring the needle straight up through the felt. 13. Move the needle about ¼ inch (6 mm) to the left of the last stitch. Again,

pick up only a few threads and come out through the felt. 14. Secure thread ends with a knot to finish off the row of stitching. 15. Return all sewing tools to your sewing kit. 16. Check off the completed step on your data sheet. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.

Fabrics and Fashion Lesson 6 – Sewing Machine Basics

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LESSON 6 – SEWING MACHINE BASICS

Objective When you have completed this lesson, you will learn about sewing machine parts. You will learn that a sewing machine forms a lockstitch using a top and bottom thread. You will examine some important safety rules to consider when working with a sewing machine. You will practice controlling your unthreaded machine with paper patterns. You will also discover that your sewing machine manual is a valuable resource. Using your manual, you will wind a bobbin and thread your machine correctly. You will be able to: • examine the various parts of a sewing machine. • practice paper sewing methods. • wind a bobbin. • thread the sewing machine.


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Sewing on Paper In this activity, you will use paper to practice following stitching lines and controlling your machine. Look in your Student Guide/Portfolio for the data sheets titled "Paper Sewing Patterns." Take these sheets out of your Student Guide and put them with your sewing machine. Try to start and stop where the lines do. If at any time you are unsure of the various parts or their locations, use your sewing manual. There are sections in the manual that show diagrams of your machine. You will also find sections on how to sew the following seams. Sewing a Straight Line 1. Use the power switch to turn on your machine. 2. Place the foot pedal on the floor. Make sure your foot can reach the pedal

and that it is in a comfortable position. While you are positioning the paper, do not rest your foot on the pedal.

3. Use the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot. 4. Position the paper. Place the beginning of a line directly under the needle.

Position the paper so that the majority of the page is near you. The material moves through the machine from front to back.

5. Use the handwheel to lower the needle into the paper. 6. Lower the presser foot. 7. Press on the foot pedal. 8. Gently guide the paper along the line letting the feed dogs pull the paper

through the machine. Do not push the paper. 9. When you come to the end of a line, remove your foot from the foot pedal. 10. Turn the handwheel to raise the needle to its highest position. 11. Raise the presser foot. 12. Repeat steps 3 through 11 until you have "stitched" all of the straight

lines.


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Sewing a Curved Line 1. Repeat steps 3 through 11 except this time use one of the curved lines. 2. Sew around the curves at a smooth, even rate. Train your eyes to look at the

sewing lines, not the needle. Continue until you have "stitched" all of the curved lines.

Turning a Square Corner 1. Repeat steps 3 through 11 except this time stop when you get to one of the

corners. 2. The needle should be in the paper exactly at the corner. If it is not, use the

handwheel to lower the needle into the paper. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Turn the paper, pivoting around the needle. 5. Lower the presser foot and stitch to the end of the line. 6. Sew all of the lines until you have "stitched" all of the corners. 7. Turn off your machine. 8. Return your data sheet to your Student Guide/Portfolio.


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Threading Your Machine In this activity, you will wind your bobbin with the thread that came with your sewing kit. Your sewing machine has special parts designed to help you complete these steps. You must use your manual for the procedure specific to your machine. You will find extra bobbins stored in the removable accessory tray. Slide the tray off of the front of the machine and open the door. The top of the tray is a hinged door. If at any time you are unsure of the various parts or their locations, use your sewing manual. There are sections in the manual that show diagrams of your machine. Winding a Bobbin 1. Locate your manual and open to the sections that describe how to wind a

bobbin, including how to insert the bobbin into its case. 2. Follow all directions and go to the next section. Threading your Machine 1. Locate your manual and open to the section that describes how to thread

your machine. 2. Be sure to turn off your machine. 3. Follow all directions and go to the next section. Draw up the Bobbin Thread 1. Locate your manual and open to the section that describes how to draw up

the bobbin thread. 2. Follow all directions and go to the next section. 3. Close the shuttle cover and replace the removable accessory tray. 4. Check off the completed steps on your data sheet titled "My Sewing Project

Check List for Lesson 6." Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.

Fabrics and Fashion Lesson 7 – Completing Your Pillow

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LESSON 7 – COMPLETING YOUR PILLOW

Objective In this lesson, you will learn about using a sewing machine to sew straight seams. Positioning a seam guide on your needle plate will help you sew straight, accurate seams. You will discover that all sewing projects need some ironing to give the edges a finished look. In this lesson, you will complete your pillow project with an overcast stitch. You will be able to: • define and analyze seams and stitches. • sew required seams for pillow project. • finish project with appropriate hand stitching.


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Pillow Seams In this activity, you will sew the seams for your pillow project. Locate the Detailed Instruction sheet that came with your pillow kit. Read the directions below before you begin.

NOTE: The embellishments were sewn to the right side of your pillow front. Make sure that the embellishments are facing the inside of the pillow when you pin the fabric together.

1. Check your sewing machine for proper threading of both the top and bobbin

threads. Make sure that your needle is straight. 2. Check to make sure that your machine is set to a stitch length of 2. 3. Use the seam gauge to position the seam guide on the needle plate. The

seam guide should be located at ¼ inch (6 mm) according to the Detailed Instruction sheet.

4. Using the Detailed Instruction sheet, pin your fabric pieces together

according to the directions found in Step 1 and 2 on the Detailed Instruction sheet.

5. Using what you have learned about sewing straight seams and turning

corners, complete Step 3 on the Detailed Instruction sheet. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of your seams.

6. Remove all pins from your fabric. 7. Turn off your machine. 8. Check off the boxes on the Detailed Instruction sheet as they are completed. 9. Place your pillow kit instruction sheet in your Student Guide/Portfolio. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.


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Fabric opening

Fold toward center along seam lines. Repeat for front and back.

Wrong side Right side

Final Steps In this activity, you will press your seams into place. After turning your pillow right side out, you will stuff it. Last, you will use the overcast stitch to complete your pillow project. Locate the Detailed Instruction sheet that came with your pillow kit. Read the directions below before you begin. 1. Set your iron to

polyester or cotton setting. Turn iron on. Press the straight seams together. Press each seam with right sides together.

2. Fold the fabric opening

on the lower edge toward the center of each side. Be careful to fold along the stitching lines, especially where the seam has not been sewn. Hold the fold in place with pins if necessary.

3. Press the lower edge of

the fabric along the seam line.

4. Be sure to turn your iron off when you are

finished. 5. Trim the corners of your pillow according to the directions found in Step 4

on the Detailed Instruction sheet.


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6. Using the overcast stitch, finish your pillow according to the directions found in Step 5 through 7 on the Detailed Instruction sheet.


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Overcast Stitch: 1. Using thread and needle make a knot in the end. 2. Hold the two edges of the fabric right-sides together. 3. Insert the needle into the inside of the fabric. Come

up through to the front. 4. Take a stitch from back to front over both edges. 5. The stitches should be small and close together,

taking in no more fabric than necessary. 6. Tie off any loose ends with a knot and tuck to thread into the inside of the

pillow. 7. Check off the boxes on the Detailed Instruction sheet as they are completed. 8. Place your pillow kit instruction sheet in your Student Guide/Portfolio. Once you have finished the activity, go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.

Fabrics and Fashion Appendix A – Safety

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APPENDIX A – SAFETY

Safety is everyone's responsibility. All must cooperate to create the safest possible working environment. Remember that there is potential for harm in any work area. Follow the common-sense safety rules presented in the courseware and by your instructor. Any environment can be hazardous when it is unfamiliar. The Tech-Design laboratory may be a new environment to you. Make sure you use the equipment in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Your instructor will provide the necessary introduction to the learning environment and the equipment. Here are some basic rules that you should make part of your everyday routine. • Make sure your behavior is appropriate to the workplace. (No clowning.) • Avoid loose-fitting clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in

the equipment. • Report any injuries to the instructor. • Keep areas clean and uncluttered. • Familiarize yourself with proper equipment operation and procedures. • Obey all other safety rules set forth by your school, instructor, and

equipment manufacturers.

Fabrics and Fashion Appendix A – Safety

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