9^th Grade Sewing Overview
Marking Period #1 Introduction: q Equipment q Sewing Terms q Machine Parts q Rotary Cutter Skills Notebook q Stitching papers q 5/8” seam q circle q lines q French seam q Embroidery Sample Project: q Pillowcase q Embroidery	Marking Period #3 Intermediate Sewing Skills using commercial patterns: q Final Project Introduction q Fashion Show Introduction Skills Notebook q Facing / Interfacing q Zipper q Gathering q Falt-felled seam q Patch pocket Project: q Choice of one or two final projects
Marking Period #2 Basic Sewing Skills using commercial patterns: q Figure types q Measuring q Pattern terms q Pattern envelopes q Pattern terms/symbols – review from MP1 and additional Skills Notebook q Curved Seam q Casing with elastic q Pattern Marking q Staystitching q Dart Project: q Pajama pants	Marking Period #4 Fabric knowledge: q Fabric types q Quilt project Skills Notebook q Hand sewn hem q Button q Snaps q Hook/eye q Quilt block Project: q Final project
Grading Earn points - 10 points per day: q Daily Lab Work – Journal Entry q On time for class q Clean up Lose points when: q Late to class q Not working on a class project q Working on something for other classes Project points: q Project points – 70 points q Skills notebook – 100 points each marking period Skills samples – 35-55 points each depending on the difficulty of the skill	Lab Fee $5.00 Payable by September 15, 2006 with this signed permission slip. Parental Permission I am aware that _______________________ is required to complete sewing projects as listed above during the 2006/07 school year. I am aware that I will be responsible to purchase supplies for the projects. Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________ Date _______________