Weekly outline

  • General

  • 31 January - 6 February

  • Week 2 8th - 11th Feb.

    Welcome to Fashion and Design 2022

    Google Classroom code:  a7wvjqw

    I am looking forward to working with you to develop your design and practical skills.

    All Learning Intentions, Success Criteria and Activity instructions  will be on MHO.

    Activities will be on GC. 

    Learning will be recorded in online workbooks/ journals.

    Week 2 & 3  Learning Intentions

    We are learning 

    • The parts of the sewing machine

    • The names and uses of basic sewing tools

    • How to fill a bobbin, thread the machine and insert the bobbin case

    • Hand sewing basics - threading a needle, knots, hem stitch and tacking

    • Sewing machine basics - plain seam, straight stitch, zig zag, reversing, pivoting.

    • We are learning all the above so that we have the basic skills to start practical work.

    Success Criteria:

    • I can name the parts of the sewing machine

    • I can identify basic tools and know what they are used for.

    • I can fill a bobbin, thread the machine and insert the bobbin case

    • I can do the following Hand sewing basics - threading a needle, knots, hem stitch and tacking, sew on a button.

    • I can use the sewing machine and do these basics - plain seam, straight stitch, zig zag, reversing, pivoting.

    • I can do all the above so that I have the basic skills to start practical work.

    Activities: See GC

  • Week 3

    See Week 2 for Learning Intentions /Success Criteria and activities and GC.

  • WEEK 4 21-27 Feb

    See Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for Week 4 in Week 2.

    We are still EXPLORING /working on completing these Learning Intentions.

    Practical work due:

    Demonstrate your use of the Sewing Machine  - sewing on the lines and test - hand in.

    Demonstrate that you can thread the machine - top and bottom.

    Demonstrate that you can sew a plain seam 1.5. Reversing both ends. Machine neaten 1 eade and zig zag the other.   Take a picture of this and insert in to Introductory Booklet.

    Show understanding of basic tools - identify and descrtibe use and care. Turn in om GC

    Activities 

    See GC activites - Introductory lessons 1,2,3,4.

  • 28 February - 6 March

    WEEK 5

    See Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for Week 5 in Week 2.

    We are still EXPLORING /working on completing these Learning Intentions back in Week 2.

    Practical work due:

    Demonstrate your use of the Sewing Machine  - sewing on the lines and test - hand in.

    Demonstrate that you can thread the machine - top and bottom.

    Demonstrate that you can sew a plain seam 1.5. Reversing both ends. Machine neaten 1 eade and zig zag the other.   Take a picture of this and insert in to Introductory Booklet.

    Show understanding of basic tools - identify and descrtibe use and care. Turn in om GC

    Activities 

    See GC activites - Introductory lessons 1,2,3,4.

    Once your samples are completed make a pin cushion- collect fabric from Mrs Hewlett.


  • WEEK 6 - 7-13 March

    See Week 5 plus below......

    Completing the tasks in the Introductory Booklet.....

    * Name the equipment activity

    * Plain Seam sample with  the seam allowances - zig zag and machine neatened.

    * Stakeholder feedback on your Seam sample.

    Insert sewing samples into your Introductory doc.by taking a photo or scanning and inserting.

    Due before completing the Pin Cushion and Phone Plop.



  • WEEK 7

    WEEK 7

    See week 6.

  • WEEK 8

    Week 8

    Finish all activities from Weeks 6 & 7.

    Move on to making a Phone Plop.

    Next project will be design and make a personalised Tote Bag.

    ASSESSMENT 1 - see task and rubric on GC and below.

    Start your research for this and plan out what you are going to do. This is your draft - check with the teacher that you are on the right track. Upload your plan in the checklist slot on GC. Final Assessment due Term 2 Week 1.



  • Week 9

    Weeks 9,10,11

    See previous week/s Learning Intentions and Success criteria.  Continue on your Practical skills - demonstrating you can complete the techniques and processes that we have been focussing on:

    Threading the Machine - top and bottom

    Plain seam.

    Reverse stitch

    Zig Zag

    Seam Neatening - straight stitch and zig zag

    Make a pin cushion and phone plop.

    Homework/ In class time when not sewing - you are to work on your Assessment 1. Remember you need to fill in the checkpoint doc before you start so that I know you are on the right track.

    Assessment will be due Term 2 Week 2 - date to be negiotated with class on your return.

  • See Week 9

  • See Week 9

  • Holidays

  • Holidays

  • TERM 2 - Week 1

    Welcome back to Term 2.

    This week we will allow 2 sessions to finish off all Pin cushions and Phone Plops and/or working on your Assessment.

    Assessment due date to be negiotated on Tuesday Week 1 class - due week 2- day/date/time TBC

    WEEK 1-3  New Learning......

    "Tote Bag Challenge - Create a personalised tote bag for yourself or a stakeholder."

    See Journal on GC. 

    See How to make a tote bag instructions on GC.

    MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions

    • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags
    • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric

    Success Criteria:

    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.

    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags

    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.

    Activites:

    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-3

    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.

    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.


  • Week 2

    WEEK 2 

    MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions

    • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags
    • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric

    Success Criteria:

    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.

    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags

    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.

    Activites:

    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-3

    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.

    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder fee


      • Assignment icon

        Students are to show their understanding of the development of a technological item and its impact on society and societys impact on its development.

    • Week 3

      WEEK 3

      MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions

      FOCUS Learning Intentions

      • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags
      • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric
      • We are focussing on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.

      I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags

      I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.

      I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods 

      I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).

      Activites:

      Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-5

      Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.

      Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.



    • Week 4

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      WEEK 4

      FOCUS Learning Intentions

      • We are FOCUSING...on choosing 1-2 different Fabric Decoartion Methods that you want to use on your tote bag
      • We are FOCUSING... on learning how to use these Fabric Decoration Methods correctly for a quality outcome
      • We are FOCUSING...on developing a design and developing this further using stakeholder feedback.
      Success Criteria:

      I have spent some time exploring different fabric decorating methods.

      I have chosen 1-2 fabric decoration methods that i might use on my tote bag

      I have gathered stakeholder feedback from my classmares and self and the results of my PMI and used all this to help me with my design ideas

      I have developed  2 design ideas and gathered feedback from stakeholders 

      Activities:

      1. Played/expermented with different fabric decoration methods.

      2. Gathered stakeholder feedback

      3. Developed 2 designs - gathered feedback- make a decision on which one or bits of both is ok (develop a 3rd design)

      Filling our my Journal  - you should be up to No 7

    • Week 5

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING...on choosing 1-2 different Fabric Decoartion Methods that you want to use on your tote bag
      • We are FOCUSING... on learning how to use these Fabric Decoration Methods correctly for a quality outcome
      • We are FOCUSING...on developing a design and developing this further using stakeholder feedback.

      See Week 4 Learning Intentions and Success Criteria and activities..

    • Week 6

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING... on learning how to use these Fabric Decoration Methods correctly for a quality outcome
      • We are FOCUSING...on developing a design and developing this further using stakeholder feedback.
      • We are FOCUSING ..on transferring our design from our drawing onto our fabric

      Success Criterai:

      I can/have experimented with at least 3 different fabric decoration methods.

      I can/have identified points for each methods in a PMI table.

      I can/have drawn some design ideas and sought stakeholder feedback

      I can/have chosen a design to further develop 

      Activties:

      1. Work through your Tote Bag Challenge journal

      2. Develop 2 designs and chosen 1 to develop further after stakeholder feedback.




    • WEEK 7

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING... so that we can be prepared and organised so we can start making our personalised Tote bag
      • We are PLANNING ... so that we can apply our design onto our tote bag
      • We are PLANNING... so that we can construct our Tote Bag

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the Fabric Decoration methods i am oging to use

      I can/have completed my planning diary in my journal up to Plan & Do/Making

      I can/have decided on a design and transferred this onto fabric

      I can/have applied my design

      I can/have constucted(sewn) my tote bag following the instructions on GC

      Activities:

      1. Complete all activities in Tote Bag Challenge journal. 

      2. Choose a design / practice the fabric decoration method

      3. Transfer your design outline onto your fabric and apply design

      4. Construct your bag following the instructions on GC.


    • WEEK 8

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING... so that we can be prepared and organised so we can start making our personalised Tote bag
      • We are PLANNING ... so that we can apply our design onto our tote bag (DO)
      • We are PLANNING... so that we can construct our Tote Bag (DO)

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the Fabric Decoration methods i am going to use

      I can/have completed my planning diary in my journal up to Plan & Do/Making

      I can/have decided on a design and transferred this onto fabric

      I can/have applied my design

      I can/have constucted(sewn) my tote bag following the instructions on GC

      Activities:

      1. Complete all activities in Tote Bag Challenge journal. 

      2. Choose a design and practice the fabric decoration method/s you will use

      3. Transfer your design outline onto your fabric and apply design

      4. Construct your bag following the instructions on GC.


    • WEEK 9

      See Week 8

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING... so that we can be prepared and organised so we can start making our personalised Tote bag
      • We are PLANNING ... so that we can apply our design onto our tote bag (DO)
      • We are PLANNING... so that we can construct our Tote Bag (DO)

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the Fabric Decoration methods i am going to use

      I can/have completed my planning diary in my journal up to Plan & Do/Making

      I can/have decided on a design and transferred this onto fabric

      I can/have applied my design

      I can/have constucted(sewn) my tote bag following the instructions on GC

      Activities:

      1. Complete all activities in Tote Bag Challenge journal. 

      2. Choose a design and practice the fabric decoration method/s you will use

      3. Transfer your design outline onto your fabric and apply design

      4. Construct your bag following the instructions on GC.



    • WEEK 10

      See Week 8

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING... so that we can be prepared and organised so we can start making our personalised Tote bag
      • We are PLANNING ... so that we can apply our design onto our tote bag (DO)
      • We are PLANNING... so that we can construct our Tote Bag (DO)

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the Fabric Decoration methods i am going to use

      I can/have completed my planning diary in my journal up to Plan & Do/Making

      I can/have decided on a design and transferred this onto fabric

      I can/have applied my design

      I can/have constucted(sewn) my tote bag following the instructions on GC

      Activities:

      1. Complete all activities in Tote Bag Challenge journal. 

      2. Choose a design and practice the fabric decoration method/s you will use

      3. Transfer your design outline onto your fabric and apply design

      4. Construct your bag following the instructions on GC.



    • HOLIDAYS

    • HOLIDAYS

    • TERM 3 WEEK 1

      WEEK 1

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING...so that we can plan out how to make our bag and identify our Key Stage we will follow
      • We are MAKING/DOING...so that we make our bag - construct/make using the correct techniques and processes.

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have planned out how I will make my bag - transferring/applying design and sewing the bag

      I can/have identified the Key Stages I will follow to make my bag and have filled in the planning table.

      I can/have constructed/made my bag by following the steps in the TOTE BAG CHALLENGE step by step guide to making a tote bag.

      Activities:

      1. Transfer design idea onto fabric. Apply design using the chosen Fabric Decoration method that you trialled.

      2. Construct your bag following the instructions in the step by step guide to making a TOTE BAG on GC

      3. Complete your planning table in the Journal document. Remember that the table (No 7) is what you are getting assessed on.

      4. Check that your Assessment Doc is fully completed. Your answers should be in a different colour.

      5. Iron you fabric decoration if you have used paint to heat set it - use blank paper between the iron and paint.

      5. Insert an image of your finished bag alongside your Planning table in the doc. Upload by the due date on MHO. Aiming for end of Week 3.



    • WEEK 2

      WEEK 2

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN  and DO learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING...so that we can plan out how to make our bag and identify our Key Stage we will follow
      • We are MAKING/DOING...so that we make our bag - construct/make using the correct techniques and processes.

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have planned out how I will make my bag - transferring/applying design and sewing the bag

      I can/have identified the Key Stages I will follow to make my bag and have filled in the planning table.

      I can/have constructed/made my bag by following the steps in the TOTE BAG CHALLENGE step by step guide to making a tote bag.

      Activities:

      1. Transfer design idea onto fabric. Apply design using the chosen Fabric Decoration method that you trialled.

      2. Construct your bag following the instructions in the step by step guide to making a TOTE BAG on GC

      3. Complete your planning table in the Journal document. Remember that the table (No 7) is what you are getting assessed on.

      4. Check that your Assessment Doc is fully completed. Your answers should be in a different colour.

      5. Iron you fabric decoration if you have used paint to heat set it - use blank paper between the iron and paint.

      5. Insert an image of your finished bag alongside your Planning table in the doc. Upload by the due date on MHO. Aiming for end of Week 3.



    • WEEK 3

      WEEK 3

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING...so that we can plan out how to make our bag and identify our Key Stage we will follow
      • We are MAKING/DOING...so that we make our bag - construct/make using the correct techniques and processes.

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have planned out how I will make my bag - transferring/applying design and sewing the bag

      I can/have identified the Key Stages I will follow to make my bag and have filled in the planning table.

      I can/have constructed/made my bag by following the steps in the TOTE BAG CHALLENGE step by step guide to making a tote bag.

      Activities:

      1. Transfer design idea onto fabric. Apply design using the chosen Fabric Decoration method that you trialled.

      2. Construct your bag following the instructions in the step by step guide to making a TOTE BAG on GC

      3. Complete your planning table in the Journal document. Remember that the table (No 7) is what you are getting assessed on.

      4. Check that your Assessment Doc is fully completed. Your answers should be in a different colour.

      5. Iron you fabric decoration if you have used paint to heat set it - use blank paper between the iron and paint.

      5. Insert an image of your finished bag alongside your Planning table in the doc. Upload by the due date on MHO. Aiming for end of Week 3.



    • Week 4

      WEEK 4

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING...so that we can plan out how to make our bag and identify our Key Stage we will follow
      • We are MAKING/DOING...so that we make our bag - construct/make using the correct techniques and processes.

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have planned out how I will make my bag - transferring/applying design and sewing the bag

      I can/have identified the Key Stages I will follow to make my bag and have filled in the planning table.

      I can/have constructed/made my bag by following the steps in the TOTE BAG CHALLENGE step by step guide to making a tote bag.

      Activities:

      1. Transfer design idea onto fabric. Apply design using the chosen Fabric Decoration method that you trialled.

      2. Construct your bag following the instructions in the step by step guide to making a TOTE BAG on GC

      3. Complete your planning table in the Journal document. Remember that the table (No 7) is what you are getting assessed on.

      4. Check that your Assessment Doc is fully completed. Your answers should be in a different colour.

      5. Iron you fabric decoration if you have used paint to heat set it - use blank paper between the iron and paint.

      5. Insert an image of your finished bag alongside your Planning table in the doc. 

      Upload by the due date on MHO. Aiming for end of Week 4.



    • WEEK 5

      WEEK 5

      This week is catch up - we have lots of you that are still sewing and some of you have finished your bag.

      SO you will be managing self and completing what you need to do.

      1. Finish sewing your bag

      2. Make sure your assessment was uploaded/ work on resubmission once marked

      3. Finish all Google Classroom activities.

      4. Complete the activities - Commercial Pattern and how to read a Pattern on Google Classroom.

      5. Complete the activity Measure Me on Google Classroom so you know what size pattern to choose/use for your Boxers.


    • WEEK 6

      See week 5.

    • WEEK 7-10

      New topic - Sleep ZZZZZ

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING...researching knowledge and experimenting with the skills we will need to be able to make boxers

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have completed activities on GC that support the making of my boxers.  

      I can/have practiced new techniques to use these on my boxers.

      Activities:

      1. Complete the activities on GC - Measure Me / Pattern symbols/ how to place the pattern on the fabric/ how to make boxers

      2. Practice the new skills/techniques needed to make your boxers before sewing on your boxer materials.

      3. Completed the activity on GC - Measure Me so I can choose the correct pattern size for me - place pattern on fabric - get it checked by the teacher and cut out.

          



    • HOLIDAYS

    • HOLIDAYS

    • TERM 4 Week 1

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing the correct technique/s to use on our boxers

      Week 1

      FOCUS

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the techniques needed to place my pattern on my fabric and had it checked by the teacher and then I have cut it out.

      I can/have constructed my boxers using the new techniques I have practiced .

      Activiites

      1. Complete the activities on GC - Measureme Me, Pattern Symbols, Pattern envelope/ How to place your pattern on fabric.

      2. Choose your pattern size based on your findings in Measure Me.  Prepare your fabric correctly. Place your pattern on the fabric. Get it checked by the teacher and cut it out.

      3. Read the instructions how to make PJ Boxers on GC. 

      4. Construct your boxers: 

      First Step:   Sew curved front and back seams - using a Plain seam  with a 1.5cm wide seam allowance. Sew a second row of stitching 2 mm inside of the first row. Trim seam allowance back to 5mm and zag zag edges together. Press both seams flat.

      Second Step: Pin your side seams together - back to front - starting at the top.  Show the teacher in case we need to trim anything off. Sew your side seams together 1.5cm - trim back to 5mm zig zag the edges together.

      Thirsd Step: Pin crotch seams together - sew a plain seam 1.5cm - trim seam allowance back to 5mm - zig zag edges togther.  Press under 5mm and fold up evenly to make a hem . Press. Stitch.

      OR

      Forth Step: Iron under top edge of waist 5mm. Fold over to make a casing - must be wider than the elastic. Pin in place - show the teacher. Sew from one side seam around to the top finish 2cm from where you started. Reversing at both the start and finish. You should have a gap /hole to thread through the elastic.


    • WEEK 2

      WEEK 2
      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing the correct technique/s to use on our boxers

      FOCUS

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the techniques needed to place my pattern on my fabric and had it checked by the teacher and then I have cut it out.

      I can/have constructed my boxers using the new techniques I have practiced.

      PLAN & DO (see below)

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING out the correct order to construct our boxers
      • We are making/constructing our boxers using the new techniques we have learnt in Explore and Focus.

      Activiites

      1. Complete the activities on GC - Measure Me, Pattern Symbols, Pattern envelope/ How to place your pattern on fabric.

      2. Choose your pattern size based on your findings in Measure Me.  Prepare your fabric correctly. Place your pattern on the fabric. Get it checked by the teacher and cut it out.

      3. Read the instructions how to make PJ Boxers on GC or use the order below. You can choose the order you do Step 3 and 4.

      4. Construct your boxers: 

      First Step:   Sew curved front and back seams - using a Plain seam  with a 1.5cm wide seam allowance. Sew a second row of stitching 2 mm inside of the first row. Trim seam allowance back to 5mm and zag zag edges together. Press both seams flat.

      Second Step: Pin your side seams together - back to front - starting at the top.  Show the teacher in case we need to trim anything off. Sew your side seams together 1.5cm - trim back to 5mm zig zag the edges together.

      Thirsd Step: Pin crotch seams together - sew a plain seam 1.5cm - trim seam allowance back to 5mm - zig zag edges togther.  Press under 5mm and fold up evenly to make a hem . Press. Stitch.

      OR

      Forth Step: Iron under top edge of waist 5mm. Fold over to make a casing - must be wider than the elastic. Pin in place - show the teacher. Sew from one side seam around to the top finish 2cm from where you started. Reversing at both the start and finish. You should have a gap /hole to thread through the elastic.


    • WEEK 3

      WEEK 3
      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing the correct technique/s to use on our boxers

      FOCUS

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the techniques needed to place my pattern on my fabric and had it checked by the teacher and then I have cut it out.

      I can/have constructed my boxers using the new techniques I have practiced.

      PLAN & DO (see below)

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING out the correct order to construct our boxers
      • We are making/constructing our boxers using the new techniques we have learnt in Explore and Focus.

      Activiites

      1. Complete the activities on GC - Measure Me, Pattern Symbols, Pattern envelope/ How to place your pattern on fabric.

      2. Choose your pattern size based on your findings in Measure Me.  Prepare your fabric correctly. Place your pattern on the fabric. Get it checked by the teacher and cut it out.

      3. Read the instructions how to make PJ Boxers on GC or use the order below. You can choose the order you do Step 3 and 4.

      4. Construct your boxers: 

      First Step:   Sew curved front and back seams - using a Plain seam  with a 1.5cm wide seam allowance. Sew a second row of stitching 2 mm inside of the first row. Trim seam allowance back to 5mm and zag zag edges together. Press both seams flat.

      Second Step: Pin your side seams together - back to front - starting at the top.  Show the teacher in case we need to trim anything off. Sew your side seams together 1.5cm - trim back to 5mm zig zag the edges together.

      Thirsd Step: Pin crotch seams together - sew a plain seam 1.5cm - trim seam allowance back to 5mm - zig zag edges togther.  Press under 5mm and fold up evenly to make a hem . Press. Stitch.

      OR

      Forth Step: Iron under top edge of waist 5mm. Fold over to make a casing - must be wider than the elastic. Pin in place - show the teacher. Sew from one side seam around to the top finish 2cm from where you started. Reversing at both the start and finish. You should have a gap /hole to thread through the elastic.



    • WEEKS 4,5,6,7


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing the correct technique/s to use on our boxers

      FOCUS

      Success Criteria:

      I can/have practiced the techniques needed to place my pattern on my fabric and had it checked by the teacher and then I have cut it out.

      I can/have constructed my boxers using the new techniques I have practiced.

      PLAN & DO (see below)

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING out the correct order to construct our boxers
      • We are making/constructing our boxers using the new techniques we have learnt in Explore and Focus.

      Activiites

      1. Complete the activities on GC - Measure Me, Pattern Symbols, Pattern envelope/ How to place your pattern on fabric.

      2. Choose your pattern size based on your findings in Measure Me.  Prepare your fabric correctly. Place your pattern on the fabric. Get it checked by the teacher and cut it out.

      3. Read the instructions how to make PJ Boxers on GC or use the order below. You can choose the order you do Step 3 and 4.

      4. Construct your boxers: 

      First Step:   Sew curved front and back seams - using a Plain seam  with a 1.5cm wide seam allowance. Sew a second row of stitching 2 mm inside of the first row. Trim seam allowance back to 5mm and zag zag edges together. Press both seams flat.

      Second Step: Pin your side seams together - back to front - starting at the top.  Show the teacher in case we need to trim anything off. Sew your side seams together 1.5cm - trim back to 5mm zig zag the edges together.

      Thirsd Step: Pin crotch seams together - sew a plain seam 1.5cm - trim seam allowance back to 5mm - zig zag edges togther.  Press under 5mm and fold up evenly to make a hem . Press. Stitch.

      OR

      Forth Step: Iron under top edge of waist 5mm. Fold over to make a casing - must be wider than the elastic. Pin in place - show the teacher. Sew from one side seam around to the top finish 2cm from where you started. Reversing at both the start and finish. You should have a gap /hole to thread through the elastic.



    • WEEK 7

      Last week to finish off all GC activities and sewing.

      Whanau Day out Thursday so only 1 class this week.

    • WEEK 8

      Prizegiving Week.

      No classes for options.

    • 12 December - 18 December