Sewing Machine Test/Sewing Samples
Fashion Design
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications
Lesson Plan
Performance Objective
 Upon completion of this lesson, the students will understand sewing terminology and how to properly
work their sewing machines to complete any projects required for this course.
Specific Objective
 Students will understand terminology and be able to identify the multiple parts of a sewing machine.
 Students will be able to explain the purpose for each part of the machine.
 Students will be able to demonstrate basic stitches available on their sewing machine using paper and
muslin swatches.
Terms
Needle
Needle clamp
Needle plate
Take up lever
Presser foot
Balance wheel
Clutch knob
Slide plate
Feed dog
Bobbin
Bobbin case
Spool
Spool holder
Bobbin winder
Reverse stitch lever
Stitch length dial
Pattern selector dial
Foot pedal
On/Off switch
Time
When taught as written, this lesson should take approximately 3 weeks.
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Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result
in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.93. (C) Knowledge and Skills
(10) demonstrate effective repair, alteration, and construction techniques by:
(i) describing principles of quality apparel construction;
(ii) demonstrating appropriate use, selection, and care of equipment, tools, and notions;
(iv) describing principles of quality apparel construction
(v) applying safety procedures while operating equipment; and
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English-English I
 130.93(c)(1)(A). Apply English language arts knowledge and skills by demonstrating use of content
technical concepts, and vocabulary;
 130.93(c)(2)(e,f). Students will apply active listening skills; listen to and speak with diverse individuals
Occupational Correlation (O*Net – www.onetonline.org/):
Job Title: Fashion Designer
O*Net Number: 27-1022.00
Reported Job Titles: Apparel Fashion Designer, Clothing Designer, Costume Designer, Design Director
Tasks:
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Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or
finished garments.
Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color
schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion
trends and consumer preferences.
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
Soft Skills: Active Listening, Speaking, Communication
Accommodations for Learning Differences
It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to
accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special
Populations page of this website.
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Preparation
 Make sure each student has access to a sewing machine.
 Make copies of an image of the sewing machine, which will become the students’ handout.
 Copy the Sewing Machine Word Bank of key sewing machine parts to use as the student’s reference for
labeling the sewing machine image on the handout.
 Prepare copy paper and muslin swatches for students to practice basic stitches.
 Have all materials, slide presentation, and any reference books ready to go prior to the start of the
lesson.
References
1. Weber, J. (2008). Clothing: Fashion, fabrics & construction (4th ed.). New York, NY: Glencoe/McGrawHill.
2. Sewing Machine Manuals. The manual selection may vary depending on your sewing machine brand
and model. Some machine manuals may be found online.
Instructional Aids
 Clothing textbook (above) or any other resource that may provide information on illustration and
fashion design
 Lesson Plan – Sewing Machine Test/Sewing Samples
 Slide Presentation – The Sewing Machine
 Sewing Machine Handout (teacher-created)
 Sewing Machine Word Bank
 Sewing Machine Test (labeling the Handout)
 Instructor computer and projection unit
 Online websites (teacher directed)
 Student sewing machines
 Copy paper and muslin swatches
Introduction
Introduce the lesson by allowing students time to examine the sewing machines they will use. Give them the
teacher-prepared handout with an image of their machine, along with the word bank. Ask students to spend a
few minutes trying to match the word bank terms with the sewing machine picture in the handout. As an
alternative, the teacher may allow students to play a guessing game to identify terms or parts of the sewing
machine.
Ask students to respond in their journals to the following question: “Why do you think it is important to know
the parts of your machine and how each part functions?”
Open a class discussion to review journal answers.
Begin slide presentation to reveal the correct labeling of parts for the students’ sewing machines.
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Outline
Outline
MI
Instructor Notes
Begin Slide Presentation here:
Discuss the importance of having
a manual for the sewing machine
you are using.
I. Sewing Manuals
A. Original machine manuals
B. Online manuals
The teacher may choose to play a
matching game before, during, or
after the slide presentation to see
how many terms and parts of a
sewing machine the students can
correctly identify.
II. General Control Parts
III. Needle Control Parts
IV. Thread Control Parts
V. Stitch Control Parts
VI. More Needle Control Parts
VII. Plates and Levers
Multiple Intelligences Guide
Existentialist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/
Rhythmic
Naturalist
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Visual/
Spatial
Application
Guided Practice
 Students will label the parts of their sewing machine using the word bank and the teacher-created
handout (with pictures of their sewing machines).
 Students may add their own definitions to each term listed on the Sewing Machine Work Bank
handout.
 Students may play a game or quiz each other on the terms and definitions.
Independent Practice
 The teacher may choose to assess understanding of machine parts and terms by having students label
and define a clean copy of the original sewing machine handout.
 Practice Makes Perfect:
o The teacher will draw some sample shapes on the board, and students will copy the shapes on
each sheet of copy paper. (Only one shape for each sheet of paper.)
o Students will practice basic sewing stitches by sewing the drawn shape on each sheet of paper.
o Once students have practiced sewing various stitches on paper, allow them to practice various
sewing stitches on muslin swatches.
 Examine and assess each student’s work through individual conferencing.
 Have students keep these beginning sewing samples in their journals or portfolio as a record of their
sewing progress throughout the year.
Summary
Review
It is recommended that the teacher review machine terminology and function the last five minutes of every
class. This review can be done using a quick verbal activity or a game to keep the students engaged and to
help them remember important information.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment
Any and all of the following may be used as informal assessments…
 Observe students’ understanding of daily concepts
 Observe students’ daily progress
 Daily assessments may vary from class to class depending on what has been covered.
Formal Assessment
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The following may be considered for formal evaluation during the entire three week unit :
 Daily grades may be given for the following:
o Complete labeling of sewing machine handout
o Written definitions on Sewing Machine Word Bank
o Paper sewing samples, practicing multiple shapes and edges
o Muslin swatches, practicing different types of stitches, and exhibiting sewing skills
Enrichment
Extension
Allow students time to practice additional sewing patterns and stitches on fabric to prepare for upcoming
projects.
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Sewing Machine Word Bank
1. On-Off switch
2. Foot pedal
3. Presser foot
4. Feed dog
5. Hand wheel
6. Clutch knob
7. Bobbin
8. Bobbin winder
9. Bobbin case
10. Spool
11. Spool holder
12. Take-up lever
13. Pattern selector dial
14. Stitch length dial
15. Needle clamp
16. Needle
17. Needle plate
18. Slide plate
19. Reverse stitch lever
20. Sewing machine manual
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