FAS1030 Sewing Fundamentals
Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts
- Description
- Students learn how to safely use and care for sewing and pressing equipment, and apply these skills during project assembly.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to sewing equipment, tools and notions.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and demonstrate appropriate use of sewing equipment
1.1 identify and explain the main parts of the sewing machine and serger
1.2 demonstrate correct threading and basic sewing techniques
2 identify and demonstrate use and care of pressing equipment
2.1 explain the differences between pressing and ironing
2.2 describe the importance of pressing as you sew
2.3 identify the different pressing equipment
2.4 demonstrate correct pressing techniques using pressing aids
3 identify and demonstrate use and care of cutting tools and sewing notions
3.1 demonstrate correct cutting techniques using a variety of cutting tools
3.2 demonstrate appropriate use of sewing notions
4 identify and define terminology related to the construction of fabric
4.1 identify the classifications of fibres, including:
4.1.1 natural
4.1.2 manufactured
4.2 explain the differences among woven, nonwoven and knit fabrics
5 identify international care symbols
5.1 identify the care of fabrics
5.2 give examples of the information on care labels
6 demonstrate techniques as they relate to the project
6.1 prepare fabric
6.2 pin and cut accurately
6.3 transfer markings
6.4 sew a balanced stitched seam, demonstrating:
6.4.1 appropriate stitch length
6.4.2 even seam allowance
6.4.3 an appropriate seam finish
6.5 complete the project using appropriate techniques
7 apply basic construction skills at an appropriate level in assembling a project
7.1 demonstrate management skills
7.2 use resources appropriately
7.3 demonstrate the use of three construction techniques at the introductory level or higher
8 demonstrate safe and proficient use of sewing equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools and sewing notions
9 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
10 demonstrate basic competencies
10.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
10.1.1 communicate
10.1.2 manage information
10.1.3 use numbers
10.1.4 think and solve problems
10.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
10.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
10.2.2 be responsible
10.2.3 be adaptable
10.2.4 learn continuously
10.2.5 work safely
10.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
10.3.1 work with others
10.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
11 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
11.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
11.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.