Name of School: West High School

Name of Course: Advanced Clothing

Instructor Information
Name: Michelle Hosch
E-mail address: hoschm@davenport.k12.ia.us
School phone number: 563.723.5600
Best times to be reached: 7:30-8:00 AM MTWF 3:05-4:00 MTTF
Course Description
This course is designed for those students who want to further develop sewing skills through
more difficult projects. Students will interpret guide sheet language and complete projects with a
high level of proficiency.
Priority Standards:
1. Demonstrate advanced apparel and textile construction skills.
2. Demonstrate general operational procedures for sewing equipment.
3. Evaluate the components for garment quality and design.
Supporting Standards:
1. Outline and summarize the components of fabric and their purpose.
2. Examine details of common garment silhouettes.
3. Choose appropriate construction terms as needed.
4. Demonstrate advanced construction techniques.
5. Interpret pattern, envelope, and guide sheet.
6. Identify ways to restyle or repurpose garments.
7. Evaluate garments for value, quality and fit.
8. Describe the importance of the apparel industry and its leaders.
9. Research career opportunities in the clothing field.
Course Information
Course Length-1 Term
Elective
.5 Credits
Prerequisite: Clothing Technology
Course Outline/Calendar
Fabric components
Equipment, and sewing terms review
Fabric sample construction
Pattern information
Project construction
Garment silhouette evaluations
Careers in Apparel Industry
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Text/Other Required Materials/Resources

Text: Clothes and Your Appearance
Instructional Procedures & Support
-Students need to come to class ready to learn which includes: being in class on time, having
materials, meeting teacher expectations, and treating others with dignity and respect.
-Classes consist of individual projects, book work, and lecture/demonstration. State-of-the art
equipment is used to enhance learning (for example: electronic sewing machines, computerized
embroidery machines and sergers.)
-Literacy and numeracy strategies are reinforced through hands-on, real life applications of math,
science, and reading.
-Class time is allocated for completion of projects. Incomplete assignments may be made up
before or after school within a reasonable period of time. All sewing projects must be completed
in the classroom.
-Students who need additional support may make arrangements with the teacher.
Classroom Management Procedures
Attendance: Daily attendance and participation is important! Class discussion, demonstrations,
and presentations are an integral part of the class and the interchange that takes place is difficult
to duplicate.
Individual classroom teachers rules will be followed
Lab rules
Students are responsible for the care and use of their assigned machine. Intentional damage to
equipment will be charged to the student.
Everyone shares in cleanup at the end of the class.
All school equipment must be returned at the end of lab.
Assessment Plan
Multiple measures of assessment: daily participation points, written assignments, projects,
quizzes, and tests.
Grading System
A

93 and above

90 - 92

87 - 89

83 - 86

80 - 82

C+

77 - 79

A
B

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Firm command of knowledge domain

High level of skill development
Exceptional preparation for later learning
Command of knowledge beyond the basic concepts of knowledge
Advanced development of most skills
Has prerequisites for later learning

Command of the basic concepts of knowledge

73 - 76

70 72

67 - 69

C
D

63 - 66

D-

60 62

59 and below

Demonstrates ability to use basic skills

Lacks a few prerequisites for later learning
Lacks knowledge of some fundamental ideas
Some important skills not attained
Deficient in many of the prerequisites for later learning
Most of the basic concepts and principles not learned
Most essential skills have not been demonstrated
Lacks most prerequisites needed for later learning

Supply List
Materials for charity project*
Item(s) to repurpose
Thread to match
Pattern for a garment
Fabric
Notions for pattern
*Students may choose to supply these materials themselves

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