Fashion 101
Teacher: Mrs. Nikki Shippy
Email: nshippy@bssd.net
Plan Time: 10:55a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Phone: 816-224-1330
Course Description: Sewing fun and challenging projects will be the spotlight of this class. It is
rewarding to complete a project that you have made yourself. Students will learn about different
fashion designers, how to care for clothing, along with design concepts used in fashion and
interior design. Students will provide their own fabrics for the class. Cost will vary depending
on personal fabric choices.
Attendance: Attendance is critical to academic success, especially in the sewing lab.
Appointments: If you need to get caught up on work, please schedule a time to come in before
or after school. Advisory is not an ideal time to work on sewing projects.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: After school until 4:15 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays: Before School at 7:30 a.m.
Late Work: It is imperative to turn in all assignments in on the designated due date. Remember,
it is easier to stay on track rather than catch up later. Zeros are detrimental to your grade! Partial
credit is better than none! Late work policies will be established on a case by case basis.
Grading Scale: A 100%-90%, B 89%-80%, C 79%-70%, D 69%-60%, F 59% or below
Communication: I believe communication is key! If you are struggling with attendance, grades
or behavior, your parent or guardian will be the first to know. If you have any issues in class,
please bring it to my attention as soon as possible. I am here to help!
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o www.bssd.net
o School: Paul Kinder Middle School
o “Teacher” Tab
o "Nicole Shippy
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Scope and Sequence:
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Introductions and Course Policies
What is fashion?
o History
o Fashion trends, fads and types
Sewing Basics: Machine safety, small sewing equipment, machine parts and functions
o Project: Sample stitch notebook
o Project: Cinch Sack
Principles and Elements of Design
Recycle/Redesign
o Project: Patchwork pillow
Clothing care, laundering, simple alterations and hand sewing
Reading Patterns:
o Project: Pajama Pants
Careers in Fashion
Class reflection
Classroom Materials: You will have 3 sewing projects in which you will need to provide
thread, materials and various other notions for. Please be sure sewing project materials make it
to class on the assigned due date.
Fabric and Notions:
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Please see the attached supply list for all 3 upcoming sewing projects.
Students do not need to bring fabric and notions into class until the assigned due dates,
which will be given throughout the semester. However, if your student would prefer to
purchase all supplies at one time and bring them into class, he/she will be able to keep it
in their designated tote.
Please let me know before the assigned due date if you will not be able to provide fabric
for any of the projects.
General class room supplies should include folder, notebook paper and a writing utensil.
Parents,
Sign below and return only this portion of the syllabus to school. The remainder can be kept for your
reference. Please be mindful of the due dates for the upcoming sewing projects. To keep up to date on the
due dates for the sewing supplies, please check with your student, on my teacher website or via Twitter.
If your student is unable to provide fabric, let me know via email or phone call.
Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Mrs. Nikki Shippy
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Student Signature:______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________