• Explain how woven fabrics differ from knit or felted fabrics.
• What are some new fabrics and why were they made? (bulletproof vests, antibacterial, wicking, etc)
• Why do we use detergent and how do stain removers work?
• Different ways to remove different stains.
• Develop a porfolio, poster, power point or notebook of your sewing leadership project.

Communication

• Make a poster explaining how to read care labels
• Interview a local business owner
• Do a presentation on evaluating construction quality of purchased sewn items

Civic Engagement

• Make pillowcases to send overseas
• Organize your group to knit mittens for a local shelter
• Organize your group to sew something for a community facility (ex: curtains, pillowcases, etc.)

Leadership

• Organize a club field trip to a fabric store to learn about appropriate fabrics for various sewing projects.
• Lead a working exhibit for your club on embellishing techniques
• Organize a prom dress exchange service at your school.

• Learn to use your sewing machine, its attachments, and other equipment (cutters, needles, scissors, etc.)
• Sew on a button by hand
• Learn to read care labels on fabric items
• Learn to knit, crochet, or hand-embroider simple project
• Explore the properties and care techniques for different types of fabric
• Install a zipper, add a pocket, or use other embellishments
• Design your own pattern, using design elements and art principles
• Compare cost of ready-made vs. homemade items
• Design and make a furnishing accessory you can sell, and market your product