December 22nd

Students had a catch-up day to work on any missing assignments. If they didn't have any missing assignments, they started organizing their class portfolio in preparation to use it to study for their state skills test and to turn it in before the end of the semester.

December 21st

Students continued to work on their webquest on stain removal up in the computer lab. These were due at the end of class today. They also learned about common clothing care symbols, which we will finish tomorrow.

December 20th

Students worked in the computer lab today learning about stain removal techniques on a website. They will have today and tomorrow to work on this and will be due tomorrow at the end of class.

December 17th

Today was the last day in class for the students to work on their back sacks during class. If they did not finish, they will need to arrange for a time with me to come in and use the equipment to finish this project.

December 16th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most finished working on forming the casing around the top and started working on the bottom of their bag.

December 15th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most finished working on attaching the two straps and forming the casing around the top and started working on the bottom of their bag.

December 14th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most finished working on their pockets and started attaching the two straps and forming the casing around the top.

December 13th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most finished working on their pockets and started attaching the two straps and forming the casing around the top.

December 10th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most were working on the outside pocket and sewing their button and buttonhole.

December 9th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most were working on the inside patch pocket of their bag, sewed on the velcro and pocket to their bag and started on the outside pocket.

December 8th

Students worked on their back sack project. Most were working on the inside patch pocket of their bag, sewed on the velcro and pocket to their bag and started on the outside pocket.

December 7th

Students worked on their back sack project. They traced out the three patterns, cut them out and serged the raw edges of the fabric. Some started working on the next steps, which is the patch pocket. We will continue working on these the rest of the week and finish these towards the beginning of next week.

December 6th

Students continued learning about and working on their button and buttonhole samples. They watched a demonstration of both and then worked on their own samples. These will be due tomorrow (Tuesday) at the end of class. Students will be starting on their Back Sack tomorrow as well.

December 3rd

Students were shown how to sew buttons on by hand and by machine. They were then given the rest of class time to practice this skill.

December 2nd

Students learned about the importance and functions of buttons using a powerpoint and visuals. They also prepared their fabric and interfacing for their sample tomorrow on creating buttonholes and sewing on buttons using the sewing machine.

December 1st

Students' backsack project supplies were due today at the start of class. Students were then given time in class to finish the patch pocket samples.

November 30th

Students learned how to make a patch pocket and practiced mitering corners using a piece of aluminum foil. This sample will be due tomorrow at the end of class.

November 29th

At the start of class, we finished ironing and under-stitching the facing sample we have been working on. Once that was turned in, students started to cut out and serge the fabric for their patch pocket sample.

November 24th

Students continued to work on their facing samples today. We worked on sewing the sample together, clipping the inward curve, and understitching.

November 23rd

Students learned about how to apply and use fusible interfacings and creating facings on shirts by creating a facings sample. This will take two days of class time and will be due tomorrow (Wednesday) at the end of class. Students will also learn about trimming layers and understitching.

November 22nd

Students had a sub today, since I am not feeling well. They watched a video on different sewing projects they could do with recyled materials.

November 19th

At the start of class today, they were shown examples of different types of interfacing and we discussed what they are used for. They were then given time to cut out the pattern, fabric and interfacing for their facing sample we will be working on Monday.

November 18th

Today was the last day students had to work on their pillows in class. These were due today in to the basket by the end of class.

November 17th

Students continued working on the pillows they started on yesterday. These will be due tomorrow, November 18th (Thursday).

November 16th

Students continued working on the pillows they started on yesterday. These will be due on November 18th (Thursday).

November 15th

I explained how to complete their pillow and some of the most common mistakes or parts of the project that students overlook or skip that will take points from their grade by reading through the rubric with the class. The students were then given the rest of class to start and work on their pillows.

November 12th

We discussed and demonstrated different pieces of marking equipment on fabric and then the students were given time to work with each piece of marking equipment, which they then turned in as a sample for 25 points at the end of the class period.

November 11th

Students learned how to sew corners and clip the extra fabric off at the corner so when it is turned, it creates a sharper point. They had a sample to complete on this as well and should have been turned in by the end of the class period.

November 10th

There was no class today due to the freshman academy field trip.

November 9th

Students learned how to read and use the information contained on the front and back of a pattern envelope. There was an assignment that went along with this and each student should have turned it in before the end of class.

November 8th

Students learned to identify the most common symbols used on patterns. They did this by discussing the symbols and matching the symbol to the meaning on a sheet as well as deciphering the symbols on an actual pattern piece.

November 5th

Students were given the whole class period to work on the hand-stitches they learned about last week. These are due today at the end of class.

November 4th

Students were given the whole class period to work on the hand-stitches they learned about last week. These will be due at the end of class on Friday.

November 3rd

Today was the last day students were given in class to work on their fleece hats. Most students finished and moved on to creating fleece scarves or extra hats for extra credit. Students who did not finish were those who were not prepared with their fabric or missed class time to work on their projects. Pillow fabric and stuffing is due on November 11th.

November 2nd

There was no class today due to the 9th grade Science assembly. Any student who did not bring in their permission form for the assembly did have to come to class and did homework or read instead.

October 29th

Students continued to work on their fleece hats from yesterday. This will be due on Tuesday of next week and will be the first grade on 2nd terms grade.

October 28th

Students continued to work on their fleece hats from yesterday. This will be due on Tuesday of next week and will be the first grade on 2nd terms grade.

October 27th

Today we started fleece hats. Students had a variety of hats to choose from: ski hat, infant beanie, multi-colored beanie, etc. Each student measured their own head to make sure the hat they will make fits them correctly. By combining all of the techniques we've learned so far, students should be able to make a very nice looking winter hat!

October 26th

Students were given the class period to catch-up on any missing assignments and their serging and seam finishes samples.

October 25th

Students were introduced to different ways to finish seams. We reviewed these seam finishes today and students started on three samples showing each seam finish they learned. They will finish this assignment on Tuesday. Their fleece hat fabric was due today as well.

October 22nd

Students were introduced to different ways to finish seams. We reviewed these seam finishes today and students started on five samples showing each seam finish they learned. They will finish this assignment on Monday. Their fleece hat fabric is due on Monday as well.

October 21st

Students continued to work on their three serging samples. Most students finished these samples and turned them in. Those who did not finish were encouraged to come in after school today or tomorrow to catch-up. They were also reminded about their fleece for their hats that is due Monday at the start of class and about the deadline for extra credit and missing assignments coming up tomorrow.

October 20th

Students learned about the sergers today, including the uses of them, the rules, how to care from them and fixes to common serger problems. They will start using these during class tomorrow. Also, they were also reminded that the fleece fabric for their hat project is due on October 25th!

October 19th

Students learned about and practiced pattern layouts on a sample laying out pattern pieces on "fabric" (in this case it was construction paper) and turned it in for 50 points.

October 18th

Students learned about and practiced pattern layouts on a sample laying out pattern pieces on "fabric" (in this case it was construction paper) and turned it in for 50 points.

October 13th

Students finished their tissue boxes or any samples/assignments that needed to be finished.

October 12th

Students continued to work on their tissue box covers. The scoring rubric and instructions were provided, as well as a quick teacher demonstration. Students will continue to work on these tomorrow.

October 11th

Students started working on their tissue box covers. The scoring rubric and instructions were provided, as well as a quick teacher demonstration. Students will continue to work on these Tuesday and Wednesday.

October 8th

Students started working on their tissue box covers. The scoring rubric and instructions were provided, as well as a quick teacher demonstration. Students will continue to work on these on Monday.

October 7th

Students were shown how to do pivots/turn corners and how to sew around curves, as well as how to backstitch. They had to then demonstrate what they learned on two samples, one showing pivots and one showing curves. At the end of class, those who had finished turned them in. Their fabric for their tissue boxes was also due today.

October 6th

Students learned how to use the embroidery stitches on the machines and completed a sample titled "Machine/decorative stitches". They had to sew one straight line, one zig-zagged line and five lines of their own choosing. This is worth 10 points on their grade and is due today at the end of class.

October 5th

Students reviewed how to thread the sewing machine. They learned that seam allowances are the measurement from the cut edge to the sewing line and practiced sewing a 1/4 inch and a 5/8 inch seam allowance by creating a sample of each which they turned in by the end of class.

October 4th

The students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine. They also reviewed the most common type of sewing problems, plus ways to fix these problems.

September 30th

The students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine. They also reviewed the most common type of sewing problems, plus ways to fix these problems.

September 29th

Students had their parts of the sewing machine quiz today. Afterwards, students had the rest of class time to work on their "Crazing stitching" or the stitching on paper.

September 28th

Students continued to learn to identify and name the parts of our sewing computers. They were given a study guide and pulled out the machines to use, as well as an activity to do at home to help them study. They will have a 12 question quiz on these parts on Wednesday. I then demonstrated how to use the sewing machines and we started practicing while stitching on paper.

September 27th

Students learned to identify and name the parts of our sewing computers. They were given a study guide and pulled out the machines to use, as well as an activity to do at home to help them study. They will have a 12 question quiz on these parts on Wednesday.

September 24th

The class learned about the differences between pressing and ironing. Pressing equipment, ironing area rules and reasons for pressing were discussed.

September 23rd

Students watched a short video clip about different types and pieces of sewing equipment. They were then given time to work on an inductive reasoning exercise to see if they could remember and figure out what different pieces of equipment are used for. This went in the class notes portion of their portfolios.

September 22nd

Today we finished our lesson on different pins and needles and filled out student/teacher assessment sheets for Student-led conferences.

September 21st

We finished the measuring review from Friday. Then, students learned about different kinds of sewing machine needles and pins used in sewing and for different kinds of fabrics today. They had a note taking guide they should have completed while we discussed and showed different examples.

September 20th

There was no school today due to the fire in Herriman. I hope all of you and your families are ok! We will all get through this and I can't wait to see you all when we can get back to the school. My thoughts are with you all!

September 17th

Students started a review of proper measuring, including fractions and the correct use of rulers. They worked on a review sheet to see how much they remember about measuring and to get help for anything they didn't understand. The assignment is worth 30 points and will be due on Monday.

September 16th

Students had a review of proper measuring, including fractions and the correct use of rulers. They worked on a review sheet to see how much they remember about measuring and to get help for anything they didn't understand. The assignment is worth 30 points and will be due tomorrow.

September 15th

Students collected up supplies to start their grainline sample yesterday, so they will work on this today in class and should have enough time to finish it and turn it in. Students who don't finish it will need to take it home for homework.

September 14th

Students learned about grainlines and parts of a piece of fabric. They started a sample on grainlines in which they had to label the different parts of fabric and had to pin on a small pattern piece correctly by pinning it on with the grainline parallel to the selvage and lengthwise grain.

September 13th

Students finished learning about the three ways fabrics are produced (Woven, non-woven and knitted)and were given samples of each of the three fabrics to help them identify fabric types at the fabric store. We discussed each type and the characteristics of each.

September 10th

Students learned about what college programs are available for those interested in fashion and clothing design. They mainly focused on FIDM in California.

September 9th

Students watched a video on how fabrics are constructed (woven, non-woven, knitted) so they could see the machinery used to produce each. They also had some questions on the video to answer and should have turned them in by the end of class.

September 8th

We finished discussing and showing examples of different types of fibers. We then watched a short video on how cotton is turned into fabric. We also discussed how fabrics are made (woven, non-woven, and knitted and showed examples of each. We will finish this on Thursday.

September 7th

We continued learning about different types of natural and synthetic fibers, including the properties and how to care for each type of fiber.

September 3rd

Students learned about fibers, the difference between natural, synthetic and blended fabrics and the properties of each. They were also shown samples of each of the different fibers.

September 2nd

Today, we completed putting portfolios/binders together and discussed where different items are located in a fabric store so students will be more knowledgeable when they go to purchase their supplies for their projects.

August 30th

Students took a preassessment on the information they will learn in this class this semester.

September 1st

Today, we had students collect their supplies provided by the school which they will use throughout the semester (Ziplock bag, 1 yard of fabric, thread and empty bobbin). They also put together a binder to keep all of their samples, notes, etc. to help them study for their state skills test at the end of the semester.

August 31st

Students learned about different fashion designers and the process to creating an article of clothing.

August 27th

Students reviewed the class disclosure and policies, as well as the content of the course. They have a $10.00 lab fee, payable to the office, due in two weeks. Any student on a fee waiver needs to contact the office sometime before this deadline.

August 26th

Welcome to clothing class! I hope that you have fun this semester, but you will be working hard! You will be required to complete projects as well as samples to practice different techniques that will be taught to you throughout the semester. You will be graded on participation, technique, and your projects. Everyone here starts back as a beginner, so don't worry! But you do have to keep up. If you are absent, you will be missing something important, be it work time on a project or a new technique. Remember - ALWAYS READ THE DIRECTIONS! If you hate to read or follow directions, you need to break yourself of that bad habit now! Ask questions if you need to and work with your friends to help each other. Post questions here for someone to answer if you need to. Good luck and happy sewing!

January 15th

Students were given their final grades and citizenship. Students were also given time to look their grade over carefully for any mistakes I made have made or computer errors. Students then cleaned the sewing lab and their cabinets. All of their personal materials and supplies must be taken home today.

January 14th

Students took the Clothing 1 State skills test in the computer lab, which is the final for the class. They were given the whole class period, plus more time during 4th/first lunch, if needed, to take this. The tests will be submitted to the State office of education for scoring and results should be returned on Friday. This is worth 100 points on their grade.

January 13th

Students went to the computer lab today to work on a practice test to help them study for the Clothing state skills test which students will take on Thursday (tomorrow). The practice test is found at: lemonkitchen.dud.utips.org and click on the Clothing 1 State Test review. Their skills test is scheduled for Thursday (tomorrow). They could also work on their study guides and they were also shown how to access a site to view a tutorial on how to take their test online. Their portfolios were also due today and are worth 340 points, since we have been working on these all semester.

January 12th

Today, students continued to review for the state skills test on Thursday. We focused on pattern symbols and some of the construction steps for their samples.

January 11th

Today, students reviewed for the state skills test on Thursday. We reviewed their vocabulary terms and common pattern symbols.

January 8th

Today was the last day students could turn in any late/missing work and any extra credit. They were given the rest of the class to organize their portfolios in preparation to use it to study for their state skills test next week.

January 7th

Students had today to create their own care label and hang tag for one of their projects. This was due at the end of class and is worth 25 points. Once they finished, they were then given the rest of class time to start organizing their portfolios. These will be turned in on January 13th and they can use them to help them study for their state skills test.

January 6th

Students learned about international clothing care symbols and used the symbols to create clothing labels as well as translate care labels from other countries.

January 5th

Today was the last day students will have in class to sew. Their pajama pant project was also due today. If they didn't finish, they can come today (Tuesday) or tomorrow (Wednesday) after school to finish up and to finish any other assignments they need to turn in. I CANNOT stay Thursday after school and all of their late work/missing assignments are due Friday during class so I can get everything graded over the weekend. After this, we will be reviewing for the state skills test, which will be given on January 13th and be putting their portfolios together, which are due on the 14th. They will get their test results, portfolios and final grades on the 15th, which is the last day of the term.

January 4th

Students continued working on their pajama pants. Most worked on finishing their waistband elastic and hemming the bottom of the pant legs. These are due by the end of class on Tuesday. They were also reminded about the upcoming deadline for late/missing assignments and extra credit, which is on Friday, January 8th.