Title: Identify equipment, tools, and supplies for apparel construction, alteration, and repair.
Course: Fashion Careers II (19201-II)

Identification should include

- needles (hand and sewing machine)
- thread types
- straight pins
- fasteners, tapes, and trims
- shears and scissors
- sewing machines and accessories
- sewing supplies (e.g., needle threader, tracing wheel)
- sergers and accessories
- irons and accessories.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What are the present standards for basic construction techniques?
- What are the consequences of following the present standards of basic construction techniques? What are the consequences of not following the standards?

Communication

- What communication skills are needed to train a fashion industry professional in apparel construction, alteration, and repair?
- What message is communicated when apparel construction or alteration does not meet high quality standards? To whom is this message communicated?

Leadership

- What are the goals in textile product construction?
- What leadership skills are needed when communicating with a customer about apparel alteration or repair options?

Management

- What is required in construction to produce, alter, or repair a textile product? What equipment is available?
- How can a manager stay abreast of technology relevant to apparel construction, alteration, and repair?