3.5 Clothing Construction Processes

• describe types of sewing notions used in clothing construction
• explain factors to consider when choosing fastenings and trimmings
• attach fastenings on garments and household articles
• attach trimmings on garments and household articles
• recognise the importance of fastenings and trimmings in clothing construction

“What influences the choice of sewing notions in clothing construction?”

“How do sewing notions influence the functionality, quality and creativity of garment construction?”

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1. Sewing notions: fastenings and trimmings
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe sewing notions and group them into fastenings and trimmings.
2. Buttons, buttonholes and loops
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe buttons, buttonholes and loops and attach a button neatly.
3. Zip fasteners
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe the types of zip and attach a zip to an opening.
4. Hooks, eyes, bars and press studs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe hooks, eyes, bars and press studs and attach them neatly.
5. Tie strings and Velcro
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe tie strings and Velcro and attach them to garments and articles.
6. Choosing fastenings and trimmings
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the factors to consider when choosing fastenings and trimmings.
7. Lace and ribbon trimmings
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe lace and ribbon and attach them neatly to a garment.
8. Binding as a trimming and finish
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe binding and use it to finish and decorate an edge.
9. Applique
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe applique and stitch a shape onto another fabric.
10. Attaching fastenings to an opening
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Prepare an opening and attach a fastening so that it aligns and holds.
11. Attaching trimmings to a garment
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Attach a trimming neatly so that it lies flat and decorates the garment.
12. Evaluating and displaying sewing notions
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Evaluate well-attached fastenings and trimmings and answer the key questions.