Lesson 1- Pretest of Machine Parts, Setting up Machine, Threading Machine & Fabric Characteristics

Lesson 1

Pretest

Supplies:

Pretests papers

Fabric samples

Sewing machines

Thread

Pretest

Parts of a machine. See document below

(A practice resource Please turn off sound)

 https://www.purposegames.com/game/parts-of-the-sewing-machine

 

 

 Answer Key for Parts of Machine

Threading a machine. See document below

 Ask students to set up their assigned machines and thread them. Pre-assessment involves observing student for success. Find out how they solve problems. Provide no help at this point while at the same time assuring them their problems will be solved on another day.  Ask students to put away machines to determine how long this will take in the future.

Fabric characteristics- Activity (assess knowledge) Have students to all sit around large table if possible.

Take sheet labeled A and sheet label B to table.

Each student standing around a table takes 2 samples of fabric

Call out characteristic and student lays their fabric sample in correct pile.

 

1. A. Woven 

    B. Knit

2. A. Thread dyed

    B. Color stamped

3. A. Ravels Easy

    B. Doesn't ravel easy

4. A. Fabric finish added

    B. Not added

5. A. Corduroy

    B. Not corduroy

6. A. Stretches 3 ways-spandex

    B. Stretches 2 or less 

7. A. Wool

    B. Not Wool  -discuss wool from sheep and how thread made

8. A. Can be ironed

    B. Not heat resistant (Made need to know for Fidget Quilt)

9. A. Man made fiber

   B. Natural fiber

10. A. Fiber manipulated fabric-seersucker,terry cloth

     B. Not manipulated

11. A. Flannel

      B. Not flannel (what is difference between flannel and felt? woven)

12. A. Terry Cloth

      B. Not terry cloth (what is purpose of terry cloth and the loopy fabric? more surface area to absorb.)