Title: (Optional) Demonstrate simple clothing repair.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-6) > Section: Exploring Textiles, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts

Demonstration should include activities such as

- sewing on a button
- repairing a hem
- mending small rips or tears.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the benefits of knowing how to repair clothing?
- When would simple clothing repair be necessary?

Communication

- What resources are available to teach you how to repair clothing?
- Why is it important to follow clothing repair instructions in the proper order?

Leadership

- What personal traits and skills are helpful when repairing clothing?
- How can your knowledge of clothing repair benefit those around you?

Management

- Why is it important to use the correct techniques when repairing clothing?
- What skills can you learn from clothing repair that will help in more complex sewing situations?