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1. Topic-
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| Textile reclamation and practical usage. |
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2. Content-
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What makes up an article of clothing?
How do they wear out?
Why is it important to keep them out of landfills?
Types of fabric
Notions
Construction |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.To raise awareness of necessity of recycling.
2.To construct a useful item from one which may have gone to waste.
3.To improve basic sewing skills. |
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4. Objectives-
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1. To be able to identify parts of garment which can be repurposed.
2. To express creative thought.
3. To share the importance of this sort of activity with friends and
family. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Bag of thrift store clothing
Sewing machines
Cutting Table
Books on repurposing
Design Manual-blank notebook
Needles&Thread, scissors, newspaper for patterns, markers, staplers,
tape,
elastic, buttons, string, sticky Velcro, etc.
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Talk about recycling
2.Ask attendees about personal recycling techniques
3.'Weigh in' fabrics (which would otherwise end up in landfills) |
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B. Development-
1.Show some repurposed items
2.Explain how they were created
3.Quick project- lunch bag
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C. Practice-
1.Sort fabrics by type
2.Access what can be done with them, brainstorming
3.Make a plan in 'Design Manual'
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Project from Design Manual
2.Second project from materials to give away (ie: to spread the word)
3. Discuss what to do with remaining material, cut out patterns |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Hand-sewing/ knitters
2. Reclaiming wool for other projects. note cost of new wool
3. Younger participants will be shown how to make hankies from old
pajama bottoms and blanket stitch edges. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Have attendants show their work
2. Discuss any techniques they found helpful
3. Pass around everyone's 'Design Manual' to aid in sharing of ideas/patterns |
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G. Closure-
1. Weigh all items to compare to original weight of fabrics.
2. Thank everyone for coming and have short discussion of further
resources.
3. Pass out evaluation sheets |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Collect evaluation sheets and compile data
2. Forward any incoming email/ requests for additional workshops to
RDKS staff. |
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