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Unit 5: Project Selection and Planning
In this unit, you will find activities designed to assist you in selecting and planning your
sewing project. You will also find a list of steps to help you begin your project.
Unit 6: Constructing the Project
This section includes additional lessons that will give you helpful suggestions for con-
structing each detail of your sewing project. For instance, suggestions for constructing a
pocket or sleeve can be found here. The purpose of these lessons is to help you avoid
common problems and mistakes. You will work through only those lessons needed to com-
plete your sewing project. When working with these lessons, you will still use the instruction
sheet that comes with your pattern.
Also included in Unit 6 are evaluation forms to be completed as you finish each detail
of your sewing project. These evaluations will help you complete your project successfully.
Unit 7: Learning to Sew with Sergers
This unit will open up exciting new avenues of sewing possibilities. You will discover
how to operate sergers. You will learn how to construct garments using techniques very
different from those used with conventional sewing machines.
To complete this unit, your teacher may help you work through the materials. If you
have a serger at home, you may want to study the information and complete the activities
on your own.
Unit 8: Evaluating the Project
In this unit, you will find several forms. They will help you evaluate your completed
conventional and serged sewing projects. They will also help you take stock of the total
learning you have achieved in this class.
Unit 9: Additional Experiences
In the last unit of this textbook, you will find ideas for expanding your sewing knowl-
edge and skill. Your teacher may assign an in-class project that includes some techniques
suggested in this section. You may also be encouraged to explore some of these ideas on
your own. You may be allowed to complete some projects incorporating techniques from
this unit for extra credit. Other projects, you may choose to do just for fun.