Title: Demonstrate clothing maintenance.
Course: Independent Living (22904-36) > Section: Obtaining and Maintaining Clothing for Self and Family

Demonstration may include a description of the types of care needed when maintaining clothing and options for protecting clothing during storage

- laundering―washing, drying, folding, ironing, steaming, hanging items of apparel
- repairing―attaching buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes; re-stitching split seams; concealing tears and rips; re-sewing zippers; hemming garments
- constructing―using basic machine and hand stitching.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors may influence a choice to construct clothing for self and family rather than to purchase it?
- What criteria do you use to evaluate clothing maintenance, minor repairs, and basic clothing construction?
- What will happen if you cannot take care of your clothing?

Communication

- What communication skills do you need to interpret instructions for performing clothing maintenance, minor repair tasks, and basic clothing construction tasks?
- What special vocabulary terms are associated with these instructions?

Leadership

- What career opportunities are available for people who have the skills to perform clothing maintenance, minor repair tasks, and basic clothing construction tasks?
- Can making your own clothes be a sign of independence and initiative? Why or why not?

Management

- What management skills are essential to perform clothing maintenance, minor repair tasks, and basic clothing construction tasks?
- What time-management techniques can help you stay efficient in your efforts to make, repair, and maintain clothing?