Fashion Project Rubric



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Pattern and Fabric Selection Selection of pattern and fabric very appropriate for skill level. Choice of fabric and thread well suited to project. Excellent coordination of fabric and all notions. Selection of pattern and fabric appropriate for skill level. Choice of fabric and thread acceptable for project. Very good coordination of fabric and all notions. Selection of pattern and fabric acceptable for skill level. Choice of fabric and thread are satisfactory for project. Coordination of fabric and notions partially considered. Selection of pattern and fabric not appropriate for skill level. Choice of fabric and thread not suitable for project. Coordination of fabric and notions not considered.
Pattern Handling All pattern pieces accounted for and excellent care evident. If needed, alterations are done with great accuracy and care, all pieces considered. Evidence of excellent cutting skills: cutting lines straight and accurate, all notches cut outward and well-defined. Evidence of accurate marking symbols to fabric; pattern checking reveals markers used in correct areas with accuracy to detail (use of ruler). All pattern pieces accounted for and excellent care evident. If needed, alterations are done with great accuracy and care, all pieces considered. Evidence of excellent cutting skills: cutting lines straight and accurate, all notches cut outward and well-defined. Evidence of accurate marking symbols to fabric; pattern checking reveals markers used in correct areas with accuracy to detail (use of ruler). Some pattern pieces missing and/or careless handling evident. If needed, alterations are done with only 'adequate' precision (some mistakes evident; pieces missed). Cutting skills of average standard: cutting lines not straight and/or some notches missed or poorly defined. Limited evidence of marking symbols to fabric; pattern does not reveal proper use of markers in detail or accuracy (ruler not used), some symbols ignored. Some pattern pieces missing,
torn, and/or poorly presented. If needed, alterations were poorly done: inaccuracies evident with distortions and/or pieces missed. Cutting skills poorly exhibited: pattern cut lines jagged or wavy with notches very poorly defined, with many missing. Poor evidence of marking symbols to fabric; pattern reveals very limited use of markers, many symbols ignored, many errors in detail and accuracy.
Fabric Preparation Fabric was properly preshrunk, if necessary. A visual check of the finished project shows true grain alignment. Fabric was properly preshrunk, if necessary. A visual check of the finished project shows a good attempt at true grain alignment; a few
irregularities exist. 		Fabric was preshrunk using an acceptable method. A visual check of the finished project shows a slightly
off-grain alignment of one or more pieces. 		Fabric was not preshrunk. A visual check of finished project shows many pieces cut off-grain.
Layout and Marking If surface napped or one-way designed fabric was chosen, proper layout was followed for all pieces. Excellent choice of marking device and method used; no marks visible on right side of project. If surface napped or one-way designed fabric was chosen, proper layout was followed for most pieces. Choice of marking device and/or method used has left a small amount of visible marking on right side of project, but does it not distract from overall appearance. If surface napped or one-way designed fabric was chosen, proper layout is evident on only a few pieces. Choice of marking device and/or method used has left visible traces of marking on right side of project, minimally detracting from its overall appearance. If surface napped or one-way designed fabric was chosen, proper layout procedures were not even considered. Poor choice of marking device and/or method used has left obvious traces of marking on right side of project, detracting greatly from its overall appearance.
General Assembly Techniques/Skills
a) Machine
Stitching 		All machine stitching of appropriate length and with well-balanced tension. Stitching extremely accurate; all seams straight and a consistent distance from all cut edges. Basting, staystitching, and reinforcement stitches utilized in precise and appropriate manner. Most machine stitching of appropriate length and/or with well-balanced tension. Stitching lines show some slight irregularities: waviness and/or inconsistent distance from edges. Basting, staystitching, and reinforcement stitches utilized in precise and appropriate manner. Little regard given to machine stitching length setting and/or balancing of thread tension. Stitching lines show numerous irregularities and uncorrected mistakes in stitching lines and/or inconsistent distances from edges. Basting, staystitching, and reinforcement stitches not properly used within the project. Very little attention given to machine stitch length setting and/or balancing of thread tension. Stitching lines show no regard for accuracy in stitching lines or seam allowances; no evident attempt to correct these errors. Basting, staystitching, and reinforcement stitches completely ignored throughout the project.
  b) Seams All seams sewn with accuracy and specified seam allowance. Backstitching evident on all seams, controlled in its application (3-4 stitches long/right on seamline). Evidence of proper pressing of all seams, especially before seams are crossed with no unwanted creases (press as you sew). Any and all curved seams appropriately clipped to lie smoothly. Almost all seams sewn with accuracy and specified seam allowance. Backstitching evident on most seams, but not well-controlled in its application. Evidence of proper pressing of all seams are crossed, but pressing has left unwanted creases. An attempt has been made to clip curved seams, but accuracy inconsistent with distortion not excessive. Few seams sewn with accuracy and/or the specified seam allowance. Backstitching evident on few seams; not well-controlled in its application. Pressing of seams not consistently applied, and pressing techniques have left many unwanted creases. An attempt has been made to clip curved seams, but technique was poorly applied (some distortion evident). Little regard given to sewing seams with accuracy and/or consistent seam allowances. Backstitching missing on some seams or poorly applied (too heavy and/or too lengthy). Little or no evidence of proper pressing of seams throughout all stages of construction. Curved seams not clipped to help seams lie smooth; distortion of seams evident.
c) Seam Finishes A suitable seam finish chosen and expertly applied to all exposed seam edges. Seam finish enhances the finished project and is neatly done; seams remain smooth and neatness enhanced. A suitable seam finish chosen, but its application to all exposed seam edges is only adequate. Seam finish could enhance the finished project if appropriately done but seams do not look neat or lay smooth. A choice of seam finish is not suitable and/or its application is limited in accuracy. The unsuitable seam finish does not enhance the finished project; seams do not look neat nor do the lie flat or smooth. No suitable seam finish chosen and/or not adequately applied to seam edges. The omission of a seam finish makes project look 'messy' or has an undesirable effect on smoothness of seams or overall neatness.
Overall Appearance Project neatly finished (both inside and out) with no loose, hanging threads. Final pressing evident with no undesirable creases. Project neatly folded and properly presented for evaluation Project neatly finished on the outside but loose, hanging threads are present inside. Final pressing attempted, but some undesirable creases obvious. An attempt has been made to present this project neatly for evaluation. Project has not been neatly finished; many loose, hanging on the threads visible both inside and out. Final pressing attempted, but poorly executed. Less than adequate attempt has been made to present this for evaluation. Little effort evident to present this project neatly; loose threads and poor work habits evident, inside and out. No final pressing evident on project; many undesirable creases obvious. Project has not been presented neatly for evaluation; little effort evident.
Project Specific Skills and Techniques Evidence of accuracy, precise and thorough application, correct method used in a complete manner and consistency. Overall appearance exceptional. Evidence of great effort to achieve accuracy and consistency in skills and techniques; correct methods chosen, but some difficulty in achieving final look. Overall appearance acceptable. Skills and techniques apparently difficult for student; accuracy and consistency compromised and method used limiting success. Overall appearance adversely affected. Skills and techniques apparently too challenging for student; methods inaccurate, inconsistent, and incorrect in application. Overall appearance severely affected.