Lesson Plan

 
GASP’s Spring Show Week 3: Inspiration and Design Day
 
Date: 1/30/19
 
Enrichment Specialist:
Annmarie Bustamante
 
Grade: 3-5
 
Date Implemented: Spring
(At least 4 Weeks Before Spring Showcase)
 
Activity Description:
This is the 3rd in a 6 part series. This week students be taught a brief intro to
Draping/Pattern Making. They’ll form teams (2-3 max), practice complimenting each
other’s design choices/plans and also learn the art of constructive criticism. Students
will collectively choose their team’s color scheme and fabrics, and start designing.

Student’s CS will include 5 colors. They’ll collectively decide which fabric to choose, and
start draping or pattern making their collections. They won’t do any sewing in this class,
but will have all fabric cut out and ready to sew next week. If they don’t finish there are
other times I can lend myself to sewing help.

Additional Sew Time:

Students will also have all day on Wednesdays to complete any hand sewing and
Fridays (after snack) to use the sewing machines with my assistance/ supervision.
 
Objectives:
 
1. Teach basic draping and pattern making.

2. Form Teams and Choose Color and Fabric Types

3. Help them see that they can be a valuable part of a community/team project.
(Continuing Theme)

 
Reaching Objectives:
 
1. Show sewers a short lesson on how to make the same exact skirt for
themselves, but with two different design methods. We will cover the math, and
art sides of the students brains as they learn to drape and pattern make.

2. Get them inspired by fashion and art. Give them materials to draw. Assist them in
draping or pattern making. Our goal by the end of the day will be for them to
mark, and accurately cut out their apparel creations. If they don’t get this far, they
can work on it Wednesday or Friday before or after snack.

3. They will need to learn to discuss differing ideas without hurting each other’s
feelings. I imagine this will take a lot of practice, but is paramount in them
creating art as a team. We will encourage each member of a team to give input
for the group’s designs. Students will practice how they can encourage each
other, give constructive criticism, and keep open an mind.

 
 
 
 
 
Plot out Lesson Plan:
2:15­2:20   Opening Circle 10­14
Space for a
“What colors inspire you? What color do you feel 
best in? What color do you not like as much? Is  circle
there a color some people like but other people 
dislike?

Share out.

2:20­2:25 Get measurements of all the students and have  10­14

Two to three
them write down in their team notebooks. While 
others (those not getting measured yet) wait, they  notebooks,
can talk about what colors they suggest for their  pencils or
team’s collections
pens,
measuring
tape
2:25­2:45 I will demonstrate basic draping/pattern making  10­14 Long fabrics, good 
with one of the students who already can sew/cut  sewing scissors, rotary 
out designs without much help (This way they are  cutter, cutting mat, 
done early and can help the others) measuring tapes, large 
sheet roll of paper. (I 
10 minutes draping lesson­ A Line Skirt can provide all except 
for the up­cycled 
For example: Trace students body on fabric, cut out fabric, and the paper 
fabric with scissors.  roll)

10 mins pattern making lesson­ A Line Skirt

The student will learn how to measure themselves 
and their friends. They will write their 
measurements down and be given an equation to 
measure out their new skirts.
 2:45­2:55 Students will be in teams and are encouraged to help  10­14 Magazines, Two 
each other with design questions/plans. They will take a  Chrome Books to view:
quick moment to practice affirming each other. This will  (pre­approved) Blogs, 
take the form of deciding collectively which colors  clothing sites and 
they’d like to use for their fabric. Students will take this  Pinterest. 
time to practice constructive criticism.

Compliment Ex: 
I really like the color ____. It work nicely for our 
collection because _______.

The color _____ looks great with ____ because_____.

Constructive Criticism Ex:
I see that you love _____. ____ isn’t my favorite but if 
you’d like to choose it, I will support your decision.

Would you consider ____ instead of _____ for our 
collection?

I think ______ fits the mood of our fashion line better 
because _______. What do you think?

2:45­3:05 Teams choose colors and practices constructive  10­14 White Board and expo 

criticism and amongst each other.  markers

3:05­3:10 Once each team has their color scheme, they will confirm 10­14

with me. The teams have to unanimously agree. If on 
person isn’t o board, we need to adjust our colors and 
come back to me. 

I will approve their CS and fabric choices.
They will have the the rest of the class to mark and cut 
out their fabrics.

3:10­3:15 If we tidy the space fast/thorough enough, we will  10­14

be able to share out our works in progress with the 
hole class. Students that would like to share, can 
share!  

Students can compliment or use CC.

Reflection Questions:

1. Do you prefer pattern making or draping?

2. What was your favorite compliment you heard today?
3. What’s an example constructive criticism that was used today?
4. What’s your favorite color from your color scheme? Did everyone agree to
these colors right away?