3.6 Clothing Construction Processes

• describe the types of hems used in clothing construction
• make hems used in clothing construction
• prepare and attach a waistband on a garment
• evaluate the qualities of well-made hems and waistbands
• value the use of waistbands and hems in clothing construction

“How can hems and waistbands be finished appropriately?”

“What is the purpose of hem management in clothing construction?”

“How can hems and waistbands enhance the quality and aesthetics of a garment?”

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1. Introduction to waistbands and hems
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe the work of a waistband and a hem in finishing a garment.
2. Plain hem and false hem
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe and make a plain hem and a false hem.
3. Narrow and rolled hems
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe and make narrow and rolled hems.
4. Wide hems
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe and make a wide hem and explain its purpose.
5. Blind hem and slip hem
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe and work a blind hem and a slip hem so the stitches hardly show.
6. Choosing the hem depth and method
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Choose a suitable hem depth and method for different fabrics and garments.
7. Facings, binding and casings
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe and make a facing, a binding and a casing to finish an edge.
8. Preparing to make a hem
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Prepare a hem by marking, trimming, easing, pressing and tacking.
9. Positions where hems are applied
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify the positions on garments and articles where hems are applied.
10. Types of waistbands
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the types of waistband used in clothing construction.
11. Preparing a waistband
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Prepare a waistband by measuring, cutting, interfacing, folding and pressing.
12. Attaching a fitted waistband
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Attach a fitted waistband so that it sits level and closes neatly.
13. Elastic waistbands and drawstrings
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Make an elastic waistband and a drawstring waist.
14. Qualities of well-made hems and waistbands
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Evaluate samples of hems and waistbands against agreed qualities.
15. The project garment
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Plan and make a garment that shows the construction processes.
16. Display, peer assessment and review
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Display the project, assess it and answer the key inquiry questions.