Human Services, Grade 9 - 12, Tailoring Basics, 2009
1.) Explain the use and care of basic hand tools and notions used in tailoring.
Examples: needles, thread, beeswax, pins, chalk
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2.) Demonstrate basic hand-stitching skills used in shops and design houses.
Examples: basting stitch, backstitch, cross-stitch, felling stitch, modified backstitch, serging stitch
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3.) Apply principles of design in selecting and designing clothing and accessories.
• Using specialty fabrics for tailoring projects
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4.) Operate industrial and general-purpose sewing machines used in a tailoring business.
• Identifying attachments for various sewing machines
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5.) Demonstrate pressing techniques.
• Demonstrating safe use and care of equipment used in tailoring
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6.) Utilize technology and information technology that impacts tailoring and the tailoring business.
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7.) Demonstrate correct measuring procedures for fitting, altering, and customizing apparel.
• Utilizing measuring and cutting tools, equipment, and supplies used for altering, repairing, and customizing apparel
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8.) Describe origins, properties, qualities, and drapability of natural and manufactured fabrics.
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9.) Analyze fabric finishes for use, appearance, and performance to determine the appropriate finish for tailoring specific garments.
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10.) Contrast differences in pattern drafting and pattern draping.
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11.) Explain how pattern size is determined.
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12.) Compare the use of printed patterns to draping.
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13.) Explain correct procedures for fitting and altering garments.
• Identifying characteristics for proper fitting garments
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14.) Construct a variety of garments including slacks, vests, skirts, shirts, and jackets.
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15.) Analyze the organizational structure of a tailoring business for its systematic performance and practice of ethical and legal responsibilities.
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16.) Demonstrate effective communication skills used to enhance customer relationships.
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17.) Practice safe and healthy standards in operating a tailoring business.
• Applying proper responses to emergency situations
• Identifying ways to prevent safety hazards
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18.) Explain the importance of goal setting and teamwork in the operation of a tailoring business.
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19.) Create a budget for personal financial stability.
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20.) Determine factors to consider in developing an effective career plan and procedures for obtaining employment in tailoring.
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