Title: Demonstrate basic construction skills.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-36) > Section: Applying Textile, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts

Demonstration should include

- pattern making
- fitting techniques
- cutting
- hand and machine sewing
- elements and principles of design.

Demonstration should also include collaboration and creation of products using computerized operations and makerspace equipment such as embroidery machines, electronic cutters, three-dimensional (3D) printers, and sewing machines.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the desired outcomes in producing apparel?
- How are construction and alteration similar? How are they different?

Communication

- Why is it important to listen carefully to the customer before undertaking an alteration job?
- What communication skills are essential during apparel construction?

Leadership

- What criteria should be established for producing apparel?
- What suggestions might a garment producer suggest to a customer?

Management

- What planning and materials are needed before garment construction can begin?
- How is technology used in basic construction?