Lesson Plan Week 1 Day 3 – WSC FCS Daily Plan

Name of Unit Day # Lesson Topic

And Sew It Begins… 3 Hand-sewing
Lesson Description/Summary:
In this lesson, students will apply the knowledge about sewing equipment and try out hand-sewing. We will
go over the basic stitches and how to do them without materials, and then each student will have to complete
each stitch on a single piece of fabric. Students will also make a small button coin pouch.
Objective(s)
Students will be able to complete a running stitch, straight stitch, blanket stitch, blind stitch, and backstitch.
Students will create a design using embroidery thread.
Nebraska FCS Standard(s)
HSE.HS.26.4 Demonstrate basic apparel construction and interior design skills.
HSE.HS.26.4.a Demonstrate proper use of sewing and interior design tools and equipment.
HSE.HS.26.4.b Demonstrate proper measuring, pinning, cutting, and construction techniques to construct
an apparel or fashion item.
HSE.HS.26.4.c Demonstrate proper measuring techniques, scaling techniques, furniture placement, and
selection of appropriate materials to construct an interior design product.
Nebraska Career Readiness Standard(s)
- Applies appropriate academic & technical skills.
- Communicates effectively & appropriately.
- Makes sense of problems & preserves in solving them.
- Uses critical thinking.
- Demonstrates innovation & creativity.
- Works productively in teams & demonstrates cultural competency.
- Utilizes technology.
Knowledge
Prior Knowledge:
Sewing equipment.
Concept(s)/Big Idea:
Knotting a needle and thread
Running Stitch
Straight Stitch
Blanket Stitch
Backstitch
Embroidering
Misconceptions/Common Student Mistakes or Misunderstandings:
All stitches are the same.
Hand sewing is for old people.
Level of Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Level 2,3 & 6: Understand, Apply, and Create
Teaching Planning
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Before: Needle Check In/Out Sheet
During: Powerpoint, Google Form Bellringer, Needles, Thread, Embroidery Hoops, Fabric Squares,
Embroidery Thread, and Buttons
After: Needle Check In/Out Sheet
Time Required for Lesson:
50 minutes
Lab or Classroom Set-Up (including safety precautions):
Projector on with PowerPoint ready. Students will have to check out a needle and gather the rest of the
supplies needed. Supply list written on the board.
Lesson Instructions/Procedure
Lesson Source(s)/Reference(s):
Sewing Benefits Article
Anticipatory Set/Bellringer/Introductory (each day if more than one)
Have students read and annotate the sewing benefits for your mental health and wellness. Discuss in small
groups.
Lesson Content – Teaching Timeline (include formative assessment):
Check out sewing needles and additional materials needed.
Demonstrate the different types of stitch without using materials or watch a video.
Demonstration on how to tie a thread on a hand-sewing needle.
Students complete the running stitch, straight stitch, blanket stitch, and backstitch on small fabric scrap.
Students then complete an embroidery design of their choice as long as it is school appropriate.
Worktime
Closure:
Share embroidery designs with peers.
Homework:
None
Possible Differentiation/SPED?:
Post tutorial videos on each of the stitches and how to tie thread to a hand-sewing needle.
AI Tools Used to Create
None