FACS: Sewing Factory (Textiles)

Get out that sewing machine it's time for a textile project. The class learns how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern, and create a simple article of clothing. They identify the sewing machine parts, use an iron, and think about...

Learners explore marketing strategies while producing a hand-sewn puppet. They obtain information about child care and safety as well as basic hand sewing techniques.

Students are introduced to how to use a sewing machine. Individually, they decide on a sewing project they are interested in and make the clothing. They are graded based on a rubric and share their clothing with the class for feedback.

Students are introduced to basic sewing activities. Individually, they practice creating seams, attaching a button, and ironing clothing. To end the lesson, they review correct sewing terminology and complete other basic sewing...

Students discover how to use sewing machines, ironing boards, and steam irons. Using diagrams, they label all the parts of a sewing machine and solve crossword puzzles in groups. Following a teacher demonstration, students sew their...

Students examine the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread it. They demonstrate basic skills related to clothing and textiles. They assess their employability and discuss careers in clothing construction or crafts.

Students identify clothing and textile careers and the skills needed to be successful in these careers. They discuss examples of different types of fibers and fabrics. They discuss related career pathways and other educational...

Students complete clothing construction projects by making shorts or stuff bags. By making these final projects, they learn basic sewing techniques such as seam allowances, backstitching, and attaching buttons. Students follow the...

High schoolers explore the free enterprise system by creating and marketing a small business. After learning the basics of the free market system, students create their own small business, completing all aspects including manufacturing...