Title: Demonstrate clothing repair.
Course: Independent Living (22904-18)

Demonstration may include

- constructing―using basic machine and hand stitching
- repairing―attaching buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes; re-stitching split seams; concealing tears and rips; re-sewing zippers; hemming garments.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors may influence a choice to construct clothing for self and family rather than to purchase it?
- What are other methods of clothing repair?

Communication

- What communication skills are needed to discuss whether to repair or replace a clothing item?
- What communication skills does one need to explain how a piece of clothing will be repaired?

Leadership

- Can making one’s own clothes be a sign of independence and initiative? Why or why not?
- How does one choose the best repair option for a specific issue?

Management

- When should a garment be repaired vs. replaced?
- What adjustments might one make during the repair process if something does not go as planned?