Fabric Cutting teaches students to interpret a product design brief and draft patterns that reflect the design and technical specifications. This course introduces students to various pattern cutting methods to create the patterns, make adjustments to the pattern, and produce the master pattern to be used in production, incorporating technical data.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Terminology
a. Define the terms grainline, cross grain, and bias and how each relates to cutting. b. Identify and define the use of various tools that aid in laying out of fabric for cutting such as: T-square, Brown paper, Marking Tools c. Identify and define the use of cutting tools such as: scissors, x-acto knife, small handheld rotary, straight knives, fabric drill, cloth spreader, overhead crane.
- Safety
a. Demonstrate the ability to change blades on both hand tools and electric tools, sharpen blades by using a sharpening stone or in some cases on the tool itself, remove lint from tool and keep tool oiled, and inspect tool for wear and damage b. Demonstrate the proper method of storing tools. c. Demonstrate the proper procedures for cleaning work area after task has been completed. d. Demonstrate the ability to properly dispose of old blades.
- Cutting Tools
a. Demonstrate the proper use of cutting tools. b. Demonstrate the safe practice of cutting by wearing gloves and other safety implements such as protective glasses. c. Identify and define the use of cutting tools such as: scissors, x-acto knife, small handheld rotary, straight knives, fabric drill, cloth spreader, overhead crane d. Differentiate between small, handheld rotary and large rotary.
- Reading a Ruler
a. Demonstrate how to read a pattern and how a pattern is properly laid out on fabric. b. Identify and define the use of various tools that aid in laying out of fabric for cutting such as: T-square, Brown paper, Marking Tools c. Differentiate between metric and standard forms of measuring. d. Perform calculations and measurements using both metric and standard forms of measurement. e. Demonstrate basic measurements using a ruler including adding and subtracting of fractions and converting them to decimal. f. Demonstrate the ability to measure using 4rths, 8ths, and 16ths. g. Perform conversions from yards to inches and vice versa.
- Maintenance
a. Demonstrate the proper procedures for cleaning work area after task has been completed. b. Demonstrate the ability to properly dispose of old blades.
- Fabric
a. Differentiate between various types of fabric such as: knit vs. woven, bonded, leather, light weights vs. heavy weights b. Differentiate between various types of fabric such as: nap, fur, leather, prints, plaids, stripes
- Patterns
a. Demonstrate how to read a pattern and how a pattern is properly laid out on fabric. b. Identify and define pattern symbols c. Demonstrate the ability to read, cut, and alter a basic pattern
- Preparing to Cut
a. Identify and define the use of various tools that aid in laying out of fabric for cutting such as: T-square, Brown paper, Marking Tools
- Cutting
a. Demonstrate the proper use of cutting tools. b. Demonstrate the safe practice of cutting by wearing gloves and other safety implements such as protective glasses.
- Bundling
a.Identify and define textiles-fibers, Trims, Labels, Color, Pattern and Marker, Spreading, Cutting, Numbering and Sorting
b. Demonstrate how to handle work correctly at the machine
Identify the length and width of a cutting table.
Identify and define the various types of cutting tools and their uses.
Differentiate between various types of fabric such as: knit vs. woven, bonded, leather, light weights vs. heavy weights
Differentiate between various types of fabric such as: nap, fur, leather, prints, plaids, stripes
Define the terms grainline, cross grain, and bias and how each relates to cutting.
Demonstrate how to read a pattern and how a pattern is properly laid out on fabric.
Identify and define the use of various tools that aid in laying out of fabric for cutting such as: T-square, Brown paper, Marking Tools
Demonstrate the proper use of cutting tools.
Demonstrate the safe practice of cutting by wearing gloves and other safety implements such as protective glasses.
Identify and define the use of cutting tools such as: scissors, x-acto knife, small handheld rotary, straight knives, fabric drill, cloth spreader, overhead crane
Differentiate between small, handheld rotary and large rotary.
Differentiate between metric and standard forms of measuring.
Perform calculations and measurements using both metric and standard forms of measurement.
Demonstrate basic measurements using a ruler including adding and subtracting of fractions and converting them to decimal.
Demonstrate the ability to measure using 4rths, 8ths, and 16ths.
Perform conversions from yards to inches and vice versa.
Demonstrate the ability to change blades on both hand tools and electric tools, sharpen blades by using a sharpening stone or in some cases on the tool itself, remove lint from tool and keep tool oiled, and inpsect tool for wear and damage
Demonstrate the proper method of storing tools.
Demonstrate the proper procedures for cleaning work area after task has been completed.
Demonstrate the ability to properly dispose of old blades.
Assessment and Requirements
Labs, Assignments, Projects, Quizzes