Emphasis will be placed on the communication within the family setting, identification of the roles of children and adults as family members throughout the life cycle. Individual projects, a class project and resource speakers help the student to realize all the changes within the family group. This class is designed to develop skills in various kinds of sewing crafts. Such crafts as cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, applique, chickenscratch, crocheting, knitting, and quilting will be included. Difficulty for each skill will be designed to meet individual student needs.
Students are responsible for purchasing supplies needed for the projects.
Laboratory experiences emphasize basic sewing skills in making a garment. Grooming, purchasing of clothing, and legal requirements concerning consumer information are also topics included in this course. Textiles and Clothing 1 Intermediate sewing skills are applied in the construction of garments. A needlework project acquaints students with additional types of stitchery. Demonstrations of various procedures, field trips and resource speakers will reinforce student learning.