Lesson Plan

GASP’s Spring Show Week 3: Inspiration and Design Prep Day

Date: 1/30/19

Enrichment Specialist:
Annmarie Bustamante

Grade: 1-2

Date Implemented: Spring

(At least 4 Weeks Before Spring Showcase)

Activity Description:
This is the 3rd in a 6 part series.This week students will form teams, gather inspiration
from pinterest boards/magazines/approved blogs and apparel sites/fashion show
videos. Next I will tech a brief intro to Draping/Pattern Making Lesson

Warm up:
Students will be shown how to create a simple A-line skirt with a draping method and
through measuring themselves and pattern making. They will each create a plan for
what they will design. It will fall in the can choose to design with either method.

Next, they will design and cut out all of their garments. If they have time to sew, they
can begin, but my main goal will be to have all the fabric cut out and ready to go for next
week.

1st Activity:
They will look for their own inspiration from a quick team Pinterest pin session!
Meaning, they will choose 10 images from a safe image search engine, Pinterest, and
as a group, choose the mood of the apparel lines.
Second Activity:
They will have already chosen a theme last class. Themes examples include: FairyTale,
Sporty, Rock & Roll, Formal, Cavewoman etc. whatever they plan out and all agreed to.

Today the teams will decide their color scheme. This will that include 5 colors. They’ll
decide which fabric to choose as a team, and start draping or pattern making their
collections. They won’t do any sewing in this class, but will have all fabric cut out and
ready to sew next week. If they don’t finish there are other times I can lend myself to
sewing help.

Additional Sew Time:

Students will also have all day on Wednesdays to complete any hand sewing and
Fridays (after snack) to use the sewing machines with my assistance/ supervision.

Objectives:

1. Teach basic draping and pattern making.

2. Help them imagine up their designs.

3. Help them see that they can be a valuable part of a community/team project.
(Continuing Theme)

Reaching Objectives:

1. Show sewers a short lesson on how to make the same exact skirt for
themselves, but with two different design methods. We will cover the math, and
art sides of the students brains as they learn to drape and pattern make.

2. Get them inspired by fashion and art. Give them materials to draw. Assist them in
draping or pattern making. Our goal by the end of the day will be for them to
mark, and accurately cut out their apparel creations. If they don’t get this far, they
can work on it Wednesday or Friday before or after snack.
3. They will need to learn to discuss differing ideas without hurting each other’s
feelings. I imagine this will take a lot of practice, but is paramount in them
creating art as a team. We will encourage each member of a team to give input
for the group’s designs. Students will practice how they can encourage each
other, give constructive criticism, and keep open an mind.
Plot out Lesson Plan:

2:15-2:20 Opening Circle 10-14

“What colors inspire you? What color do you
Space for a
feel best in? What color do you not like as circle
much? Is there a color some people like but
other people dislike?

Share out.

2:20-2:35 I will demonstrate basic draping/pattern 10-14 Long fabrics, good

making with one of the students who already sewing scissors,
can sew/cut out designs without much help rotary cutter, cutting
(This way they are done early and can help the mat, measuring
others) tapes, large sheet roll
of paper. (I can
Five minutes draping lesson- A Line Skirt provide all except for
the up-cycled fabric,
For example: Trace students body on fabric, and the paper roll)
cut out fabric with scissors.

Five mins pattern making lesson- A Line Skirt

The student will learn how to measure

themselves and their friends. They will write
their measurements down and be given an
equation to measure out their new skirts.
2:35-2:45 Students will be in teams and are encouraged 10-14 Space for a circle,
to help each other with design questions/plans. and thoughtfulness
They will take a quick moment to practice
affirming each other. This will take the form of
deciding collectively which colors they’d like
to use for their fabric. Students will take this
time to practice constructive criticism.

Compliment Ex:
I really like the color ____. It work nicely for
our collection because _______.

The color _____ looks great with ____

because_____.

Constructive Criticism Ex:

I see that you love _____. ____ isn’t my
favorite but if you’d like to choose it, I will
support your decision.

Would you consider ____ instead of _____ for

our collection?

I think ______ fits the mood of our fashion

line better because _______. What do you
think?

2:45-3:50 Teams choose colors and practices 10-14 Magazines, Two

constructive criticism and amongst each other. Chrome Books to
view: (pre-approved)
Blogs, clothing sites
and Pinterest.

3:50- 3:10 Once each team has their color scheme, they 10-14 Sharp scissors, fabric
will confirm with me. The teams have to pens, table space,
unanimously agree. If on person isn’t o board, and pins
we need to adjust our colors and come back to
me.

I will approve their CS and fabric choices and

give the the rest of the class to mark and cut
out their fabrics

3:10-3:15 Clean up our space! Everyone works together

to tidy up.
 3:15 The GASP Spring Showcase Fashion Show 10-14
Team will walk up together to eat snack.

I inform them that next week we will start

sewing our designs, decide who will model
what, and start planning our music.

Reflection Questions:

1. What are the benefits of pattern making?

2. What are the benefits of draping?

3. Which method to you prefer?

4. What inspired your designs?