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?