Developed By: Kathryn D. Campbell, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN With Permission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.

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This resource guide was developed to assist FCCLA members and advisers with completion of skills in the FCCLA Fashion Construction STAR Event. Use of this resource is not required by Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

All links provided were active and accurate as of November, 2014.

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Fashion construction is an individual event that recognizes participants who apply Fashion Construction skills learned in Family and Consumer Sciences courses and create a display using samples of their skills. Using new materials, participants construct in advance a garment or ensemble that dresses both the upper and lower body of a child or an adult. Garment/ensemble must include at least eight fashion construction techniques. Display finished product along with appropriate accessories. Participants must prepare a display, sample garment, and an oral presentation.

FCCLA STAR Event Guidelines http://www.fcclainc.org/assets/files/star/14-

15.FashionConstruction.pdf

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This resource guide addresses the 17 possible skill requirements specified in the Fashion Construction Event guidelines, from which students are to select eight skills to include in their garment. Many of the 17 skills include several sub-skills or variations, 50 sub-skills in all. For example, the zipper skill is subdivided into hidden zipper, centered zipper, and lapped zipper. For each of the 50 sub-skills, the manual includes a PowerPoint slide that provides a link to a selected YouTube video and page number reference from the Simplicity sewing book. Multiple videos were reviewed and the most clear, well-designed video chosen for each sub-skill. The PowerPoint has been designed with jump capability linking from the table of contents to the specific sub-skill slide. The manual can be used with a whole class or by individual students.

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This manual is designed to be used as a PowerPoint Presentation. Start the manual from the beginning and tap the spacebar to

advance to the table of contents. Once at the table of contents select any of the skill linked page by

moving the mouse to the desired skill and clicking. This will direct you to the page, and from there select the YouTube

video you or your students wish to view by clicking on the link. When you want to return to the skills page move the mouse to the

bottom right corner and select the table of contents box, this will bring you back to the table of contents page. You may start the process again from there.

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How-to videos were found on YouTube Book References were found in

Vaughan, M. (1988). Simplicity's simply the best sewing book. New York: Perennial Library.

▪ The book can be purchased from Amazon for $1.85 used or $8.85 new.

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French, flat-felled, lapped, or slot seam

Seam finish-Stitched & Pinked, Bound or Serged, Blind-stitched or rolled hem

Darts, tucks, and/or pleats Graded, trimmed, clipped,

and/or notched seams Zipper—centered, lapped, or

invisible Shaped seams—princess or

eased Gathering Set-in, raglan, or kimono

sleeves

Buttons—shank or sew-through

Buttonholes—hand or machine, bound

Collar, placket, tabs, or epaulets

Waistband or sleeve band Pockets—patch, inseam, or

welt Facings—neckline, armhole,

or hemline Napped fabric or one-way

print Hand stitching other than

hemming

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HOW TO VIDEOS

French Seam (4:05) http://youtu.be/1IKzP65czM8

Flat-Felled Seam (4:32) https://www.youtube.com/wa

tch?v=KQ_JgFXhEaE Lapped Seam (2:46)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q57fo2k2U58

Slot Seam (4:53) http://youtu.be/zp7_DC-

ZnY4?t=1m56s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book French seam-Page 79

Flat-felled seam-Page 79

Lapped seam-Page 80

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Stitched & Pinked Seam (0:35) http://youtu.be/iaGOH8kvqLE

Bound Seam (6:41) http://youtu.be/Yiwa91AWAlI

Serged Rolled Hem (9:03) http://youtu.be/xY9tUcIoLy4?

t=32s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Stitch and Pink-Page 81

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Darts (3:42)

http://youtu.be/XW2w9d2WdUw

▪ This video talks about fish darts: as well tailor tacked darts

Tucks (1:47)

http://youtu.be/BbZev4PvgII

▪ Start at .14 seconds

Pleats (9:10)

http://youtu.be/X4qdIozN8BQ

▪ This video covers the inverted pleat and the box pleat

BOOK REFERENCES

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Dart-Page 142

Pleats- Page 162

Tucks-Page 189

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Graded seams (1:20) http://youtu.be/_gseV1cF9o4

Trimmed, clipped seam (3:05) http://youtu.be/rU2Yu5rwp_s

?t=21s

Notched Seams (1:47) http://youtu.be/CkSdb8Xkce

M

BOOK REFERENCES

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Trimming and Grading-Page 77

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HOW TO VIDEO

Zipper Center-watch videos in succession Pinning center zipper (1:54)

▪ http://youtu.be/HuMUnzD6mdM?t=8s

Basting in a center Zipper( assuming the zipper is already pinned (you will repeat the same step on the other side of the zipper tape.) (1:39) ▪ http://youtu.be/ykpsD-ox1Xo?t=4s

Top Stitching center zipper (3:21) ▪ http://youtu.be/qU63UFHWxq8?t=6s

Finishing center zipper (3:10) ▪ http://youtu.be/IjIJKOgITLA?t=20s

Zipper Lapped (10:10) http://youtu.be/-vE2TOMowjk?t=18s

Zipper Invisible (7:04) http://youtu.be/xwHWiHR0H2w?t=8s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Zipper center-Pages 196-198

Invisible zipper-Pages 198-199

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HOW TO VIDEO

Gathering (7:09) http://youtu.be/tO3ghcocAO

U?t=5s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Gathering-Pages 147-150

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HOW TO VIDEO

Set-in Sleeves (6:07) http://youtu.be/-

HIqxLokrkI?t=17s

Raglan Sleeves (6:22) http://youtu.be/stDBbWInqk

M

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Kimono sleeves –Page 175

Raglan sleeve- Page 176

Set-in sleeve- Pages 176-178

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HOW TO VIDEO

Shank Buttons (6:10) http://youtu.be/Q6TkfHs4OM

o?t=7s

Sew-through buttons (2:02) http://youtu.be/MmcEF2GR5

84?t=5s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Buttons- Pages 129-130

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HOW TO VIDEO

Hand Buttonholes bound (2:39) http://youtu.be/Wr0j_W8cfHg

?t=5s

Machine buttonholes bound (10:23) https://www.youtube.com/wa

tch?v=ZyHr9ligB-U

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Buttonholes- Pages 127-128

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Collar (11:02) https://www.youtube.com/wa

tch?v=dO1x76OceMo

Plackets Sleeve placket (9:42)

▪ http://youtu.be/dWBTTNtoSas?t=21s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Collar- Pages 133-136

Tucks-Pages 189-192

Plackets-Pages 111-113

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HOW TO VIDEO

Waistband Elastic Waistband (18:58)

▪ http://youtu.be/PnsR-by7kKk?t=26s

Classic Waistband (16:38)

▪ http://youtu.be/Oe9ks9u4e8U?t=11s

Sleeve Band (11:59) http://youtu.be/7LWs5EzIcIc?t

=7s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Waistbands- Pages 193-195

Sleeve Band/ cuffs- Pages 136-141

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Patch pockets (7:36) http://youtu.be/u7mQ7LIAlIg?

t=20s

Inseam pockets (8:45) http://youtu.be/QOCCu4khPg

Y?t=14s

Welt pockets (14:10) http://youtu.be/93Va0XgGvK

w?t=13s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Pockets-Pages 165-169

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Neckline facing (5:06) http://youtu.be/GR5MGEColA

A?t=21s

Armhole facing (11:35) http://youtu.be/jdiN4Y1bACw

?t=31s

Hemline facing (3:52) http://youtu.be/VXv-

ZLAhyNA?t=9s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the best sewing book Facing-Pages 143-146

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HOW TO VIDEOS

Napped Fabric (Video 1 3:42, Video 2 5:31) http://youtu.be/lg6Ayx1dEKE

?t=10s

http://youtu.be/DBEleZpdxyE?t=23s

One-way print (8:33) http://youtu.be/C0wJub8KMs

A?t=5s

BOOK REFERENCE

Sewing with plaids use Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Plaids - Pages 210-212

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Sewing and Craft Alliance http://www.sewing.org/files/guidelines/4_120_napped_fabrics.pdf

ADDITIONAL WEBSITE- GREAT FOR NAPPED FABRIC

HOW TO VIDEOS

Hand sewing (7:36) http://youtu.be/B2mfJweh8a0

?t=24s

BOOK REFERENCE

Simplicity’s Simply the Best Sewing Book Hand sewing-Pages 103-105

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Clarity. The skills were shown in a non-distracting format, with contrasting color between thread and fabric.

Preferred length. The video was 5-10 minutes in length. Video angle. The focus was on the fabric and the skill

being demonstrated. The angle was over the shoulder, or directly above the skill, zooming in when needed. The camera was still, not constantly moving.

Skill demonstration and explanation. The demonstrator was well prepared using little movement and emphasizing the skill. A step-by-step verbal explanation of the skill demonstrated each step. If a technical term was used it was defined it in an easily understood way. Key skills were repeated for better comprehension.

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The following process was used to select the how-to videos used in this resource guide:

Entered key words in the YouTube search field: “How to (and the specific skill).”

From the search list, identified the four or five videos with the largest number of views, usually 35,000 to 90,000 views.

Viewed each of the identified four or five videos. Most videos were 5-10 minutes.

Selected the best video based on the four criteria shown in the next slide.

Sent the videos to two reviewers with sewing backgrounds to ensure the videos were correct and easily understood. The reviewers were a current Family and Consumer Sciences teacher with a background in fashion construction and a professional seamstress with a degree in fashion who owns and operates a custom design and sewing business.

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I would like to thank the following people who contributed to this project: Amanda Hart, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator,

Rossville Jr./Sr. High School, Rossville, IN Wanda S. Fox, Associate Professor, Family and Consumer

Sciences Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Content reviewers: Fran Heim, Benton Central High

School, Oxford, IN; Karin Davis, Tulsa Tech, Tulsa, OK; Joan Ames, Joan’s Custom Design, Laporte, IN

Teacher and student reviews: Michelle Coors, Harrison High School, West Lafayette, IN; Tammy Bauchert, Mt. Vernon High School, Fortville, IN; Barbara Torrey, Franklin Community High School, Franklin, IN; and Leslie Gackle, Indiana FCCLA Advisor, Terre Haute, IN

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