Lesson Plan Week 2 Day 6 – WSC FCS Daily Plan

Name of Unit Day # Lesson Topic

And Sew It Begins… 6 Preparing the Fabric
Lesson Description/Summary:
In this lesson, students will learn about cutting out their pattern for their pajama pants project. Students will
practice using the iron and sewing machine safely.
Objective(s)
Students will evaluate the fabric grain and prepare the fabric for cutting and sewing.
Students will lay out a pattern and properly pin it to the fabric.
Students will cut out fabric pieces.
Students will transfer pattern markings to fabric.
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:
How to use scissors.
Using a sewing machine safely.
Using iron safely.
Concept(s)/Big Idea:
Iron Fabric
Iron Pattern Pieces
Pin Fabric
Cut Out Fabric
Misconceptions/Common Student Mistakes or Misunderstandings:
You just have to cut out two pant legs.
Level of Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Level 3 & 6: Apply and Create
Teaching Planning
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Before: Pattern Envelopes, Irons, and Ironing Boards
During: Fabric Shears, Pins, Fabric
After: N/A
Time Required for Lesson:
50 minutes
Lab or Classroom Set-Up (including safety precautions):
Irons and Ironing Boards set-up in a separate section from the sewing workplace.
Lesson Instructions/Procedure
Lesson Source(s)/Reference(s):
Chapter 25: Getting Ready to Sew
Anticipatory Set/Bellringer/Introductory (each day if more than one)
Rethread your machine.
Lesson Content – Teaching Timeline (include formative assessment):
Discuss which pattern pieces are needed.
Iron pattern pieces and fabric.
Pin pattern pieces to fabric.
Cut out pattern pieces.
Closure:
Finish cutting out pattern pieces.
Homework:
None
Possible Differentiation/SPED?:
Post cutting out instructions for who need extra assistance.
AI Tools Used to Create
None