Year 9 Textiles
The Year 9 Textiles class began the year learning a number of foundational sewing skills through the construction of samples such as different types of seams, darts, gathering, buttonholes, zippers and hems. The students then used these skills to help them construct a garment for the unit titled ‘Below the Belt’.
Using a commercial pattern the students selected their own fabrics and designs that incorporated a zip finish and either a waistband, yolk or facing finish. Students were guided through the complexities of reading and understanding a commercial pattern, from pattern layouts and marking through to construction steps.
The class worked very well to complete their garments, learning many new skills in the process and encouraging each other along the way. They should all be very proud of the first garments they have produced!
Textiles Teacher