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Clothing Construction Rubric (Skirt/Dress) Clothing Construction Rubric (Skirt/Dress) dress or skirt evaluation Rubric Code: S499C7 By fhunt40 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Vocational Type: Project Grade Levels: (none)

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	F - Did not try 0 pts	D - Not Yet 1 pts	C - Good 2 pts	B - Very Good 3 pts	A - Excellent 4 pts
Backstitching	F The student did not backstitch at all.	D Student did not backstitch on their project.	C Student backstitched 1/2 of time on their project.	B Student backstitched most of the time on their project.	A Student backstitched all the time on their project.
Seams- matching	F Most seams incorrect width. Edges are not matched. Seams are sewn crooked. Notches are not matched properly.	D At least 50% of the seams are correct. Edges are matched. Notches are matched. Sewing is straight.	C At least 75% of all seams are sewn correctly . Straight, matched, and sewn with 5/8" width.	B at least 90% of all seams are correctly sewn, straight and 5/8" wide.	A All seams are 5/8" width and sewn straight and correctly matched. Seams were pinned properly before sewing.
Seams	F The students made little attempt at sewing the seams.	D Seams have many puckers and/or are stretched. The seams are wider than what the instructions called for. Student did not keep right sides together.	C Seams are wider than what the instructions called for, have no more than 2 puckers, and are not stretched. Three or more seams do not have right sides together.	B Seams are a little wider than what the instructions called for. Seams may have 1 pucker but are not stretched. Seams are otherwise sewn straight.	A Seams are the correct width that the instructions called for. They are not puckered or stretched. Project has right sides together throughout the project.
Holes	F The project is full of holes.	D The project has 3 or more holes in it.	C The project has 2 or more holes in it.	B The project has 1 hole in it.	A The project has no holes in it.
Closure- zipper	F Zipper is sewn in incorrectly and does not function. Threads are not tied and raw edges are showing. zipper is not centered.	D 50% of sewing is accurate. Most of sewing is incorrect and zipper does not close properly. Stitching is crooked and steps were not followed correctly.	C 80% of the closure is present, but does not open and close correctly. Incorrect sewing technique was used to apply closure to the garment. Stitching is sloppy and edges are not finished.	B 100% of steps are done correctly but stitching is not neat and threads are not tied properly. Zipper is not centered over seam line. Threads are not tied at the bottom. Raw edges are still showing is spots.	A All steps have been done correctly . Stitching is straight and matched on both sides. Raw edges at top are hidden in seam allowance. bottom threads are tied in knots on the back side. basting stitches have been removed and zipper looks like store bought.
Appearance	F The project does not look anything like it is supposed to.	D Project does not look like it is suppose to. 3 or more parts are mishapen.	C Two parts have mistakes on the project.	B One part has mistakes.	A Garment looks store bought.
Pattern Reading	F Student does not attempt to read and follow guide sheet directions.	D Student makes little attempt at read guide sheet but does not understand directions	C Student reads guide sheet and understands what is written but frequently asks teacher for help with the steps.	B Student reads guide sheet and understands what is written. Student is able to perform most sewing tasks with out additional help.	A Student reads guide sheet and understands what is written. Student is able to perform all sewing tasks from the guide sheet independently.
Time Management	F The student made no attempt to finish the project on time.	D The student did not finish project in the time allotted.	C Student needed excessive time to finish project.	B Student needed extra time to finish project.	A Project was turned in on time or early.
Embellishments/ Trims	F No embellishments were attempted.	D Embellishments are not attached securely and/or are attached crooked. Stitching is not neat and even. They are not placed in the appropriate spot on the project.	C Embellishments are attached a little off from where the directions say. They are a little crooked or not completely secure.	B Embellishments are either not completely secure or crooked.	A Embellishments are attached securely and straight. The stitching is neat and even. They are placed in an appropirate place on project.
darts / gathers	F Darts are sewn incorrectly with sudden end to stitching causing a dimple. gathers are not adjusted properly. No pin was used to hold gathers. Two rows of stitching was not used to form gathers .Vertical pin was not used. There are mistakes on setting in the gathers into a seam. no attempt was made to make neatly.	D darts are not pressed to the correct side. darts bottom thread was not tied and trimmed to 1/2" long. gathering stitching lines are not sewn correctly. backstitch was not done on the same side. vertical pin was not used. Gathers are not adjusted evenly. No vertical pin was not used to hold gathers.	C Darts are sewn correctly but bottom threads are not tied in knots. Threads are cut too short. Darts are not stitched evenly on both sides of the garment. Gathers are adjusted but many mistakes are made on seam.	B Darts are made correctly but stitching is not straight . seam is not backstitched. ends are not tied. Gathers are sewn in correctly but not adjusted evenly across the garment. Gathers are not even on both sides of garment.	A Darts / Gathers are made correctly with no mistakes. Garment darts or gathers look store bought .
Hem	F Hem is not sewn correctly. raw edges are showing. No attempt was made to make correctly.	D Hem is not sewn with a blind-stitch correctly. If machine made hem, stitching is uneven and sloppy. Hemline is uneven.	C 70% of hem is sewn neatly . Hem is mostly straight but some mistakes.	B 90% of hem is straight and sewn correctly. There are minor mistakes. hand blind-stitches are not spaced evenly.	A Hem is correctly sewn with evenly spaced blind-stitching. stitches do not show on the outside. Hem is even and no raw edges are showing. garment hem looks store bought.
Layout	F Layout of pattern pieces did not follow the guide sheet at all. Pieces were pinned down in random directions	D Layout of pattern pieces did not follow the guides sheet suggestion at all, and some of the pieces were not layed out on the straight of the grain.	C Layout of pattern pieces was nearly correct with a few modifications.	B Layout of pattern pieces followed the guide sheet suggestion exactly	A Layout of pattern pieces followed the guide sheet suggestion exactly. Some modifications were made to save even more fabric.
Cutting out pattern	F Cutting was distorted, and will cause the construction of the garment to be difficult.	D Cutting was not very straight nor even, and may cause difficulty in matching and sewing even seams.	C Cutting good, but the notches were not cut out, and will have to be marked in an alternate way.	B Cutting was close to accurate, with one or two minor deviations. Notches were cut out properly.	A Cutting was accurate. Notches were cut out properly.
Modifying pattern to fit	F No adjustments were made to the pattern. Pattern was used with no modifications.	D Body measurements were compared to the pattern measurements given. Student opted not to draw in or make any corrections before laying and cutting out the pattern.	C Body measurements were compared to the pattern measurements given. One or two corrections were calculated and drawn onto the pattern before laying and cutting out the pattern.	B Body measurements were compared to the pattern measurements given. Some corrections were calculated and drawn onto the pattern before laying and cutting out the pattern.	A Body measurements were compared to the pattern measurements given. Correct adjustments were calculated and drawn on to the pattern before laying and cutting out the pattern.
Transfer of Markings	F Pattern markings were not made. Major problems resulted during construction.	D Pattern markings were in accurate, and caused some difficulty in knowing what to do during construction.	C Pattern markings were traced with tracing wheel, marked with chalk,marker or pen, or tailor tacks but to a limited degree of accuracy.	B Some pattern markings were traced with tracing wheel, marked with chalk marker or pen, or tailor tacks were used to accurately the markings.	A All pattern markings were traced with tracing wheel, marked with chalk marker or pen, or tailor tacks were used to accurately the markings.
Facings	F Facing application was not done correctly, and the garment looks awkward.	D Facing application was not done correctly. The outcome is a fair looking product.	C Facing application closely followed pattern instructions but with difficulty leading to a acceptable product result.	B Facing application followed pattern instructions but with minor difficulty leading to an almost perfect result. .	A Facing application followed pattern instructions with a smooth well finished outcome.
Pressing	F Did not press the garment during construction. Appearance is poor.	D Rarely pressed seams and stitching, during construction. Lack of correct pressing caused a limited degree of effectiveness.	C Occasionally pressed seams and stitching, after some of the steps during construction, with a moderate degree of effectiveness.	B Pressed all seams flat open, darts as directed and stitching, after each step during construction, smoothly and accurately, most of the time.	A Pressed all seams flat open, darts as directed, and stitching, after each step during construction, smoothly and accurately. Used proper techniques, press cloth as needed.
Interfacing	F Interfacing was not used where it should have been used.	D Interfacing was used but was not applied properly.	C Interfacing was too light or too heavy but was applied accurately.	B Interfacing was correct weight and was applied accurately with a good appearance.	A Interfacing was correct weight and was applied accurately with an expert appearance.
Cuffs, Collar, Waistband	F Poor attempt at constructing the waistband collar or cuff resulted in a poor product.	D Problems were encountered with the constructing of a waistband, collar or cuff, causing an awkward but workable product.	C Problems were encountered in following the Steps to constructing the waistband, collar or cuff but an acceptable product resulted.	B Steps to constructing the waistband, collar or cuff were followed, with an almost perfect result.	A Steps to constructing the waistband, collar or cuff were followed, and resulted in an expert appearance.
Trimming,clip,notch,grade	F No trimming was done.	D Trimming was attempted but not effectively completed.	C Trimming was attempted and somewhat effective.	B Clipped inward curves, and notched outward curves on seam allowances. Trimmed partially. Graded thick seam allowances with many layers, as directed in instructions.	A Clipped inward curves, and notched outward curves on seam allowances. Trimmed effectively. Graded thick seam allowances with many layers, as directed in instructions. No evidence of bulk, pulling or puckering.
Sleeves	F Sleeve construction did not follow the pattern instructions and was not inserted properly and cannot be worn the way it is.	D Sleeve construction did not follow the pattern instructions and was not inserted properly, but is still wearable	C Sleeve construction followed the pattern instructions and was sew in with fair degree of accuracy.	B Sleeve construction followed the pattern instructions and was sew in with a very good degree of accuracy.	A Sleeve construction followed the pattern instructions and was sew in with perfect accuracy.
Pockets	F Pockets were not included in the project.	D Pockets were constructed but were not smooth nor even.	C Pockets were constructed following pattern instruction and turned out fair.	B Pockets were constructed following pattern instructions exactly. Results were very good.	A Pockets were constructed following pattern instructions exactly. Results were professional looking.
Reinforcement,decorative stitching	F No special stitching was completed.	D Topstitching, reinforcement, stitching in the ditch, tack stitching or decorative stitching was attempted yet needed more practice.	C Topstitching, reinforcement, stitching in the ditch, tack stitching or decorative stitching was completed with a fair degree of eveness, effectiveness and or aesthetic quality.	B Topstitching, reinforcement, stitching in the ditch, tack stitching or decorative stitching was completed with a good degree of eveness, effectiveness and or aesthetic quality.	A Topstitching, reinforcement, stitching in the ditch, tack stitching or decorative stitching was completed with a high degree of eveness, effectiveness and or aesthetic quality.
Lining	F Lining was not properly sewn nor attached to the garment as instructions directed.	D Lining was awkwardly constructed, and did not become attached to the garment .	C Lining was constructed but had some difficulty in being attached to the garment.	B Lining was correctly constructed and was close to correct with manner of attachment to the garment.	A Lining was correctly constructed and attached appropriately to the garment.
Buttonholes	F Buttonholes were not attempted.	D Alignment and formation of button holes is completed to a fair degree of quality and accuracy.	C Alignment and formation of button holes is completed to a moderate degree of quality and accuracy.	B Alignment and formation of button holes is completed to a good degree of quality and accuracy.	A Alignment and formation of button holes is completed to a high degree of quality and accuracy.
Staystitching	F Stay-stitching was not completed.	D Some stay-stitching was completed, but not all areas where it should have been completed were sewn.	C Stay- stitching was completed but at irregular distance from the edge much of the time.	B Stay-stitching was completed in the appropriate areas at 4/8" from the edge, most of the time.	A Stay-stitching was completed in the appropriate areas consistantly at 4/8" from the edge.
Pattern Fitting	F No pattern fitting was done.	D Major pattern pieces were held up to the body to see how they would fit without pinning them together.	C Major pattern pieces had darts and gathers pinned then held up to the body to see how they would fit without pinning the pieces together.	B Major Pattern pieces were approximately pinned together, at darts, gathers , seam lines and were held up to individual to visualize how the garment will fit, after pattern size adjustments were done and before laying out on fabric to be cut. Some adjustments were made as needed.	A Major Pattern pieces were accurately pinned together at darts, gathers, seam lines, and were held up to individual to visualize how the garment will fit, after pattern size adjustments were done and before laying out on fabric to be cut. Adjustments were made as needed.
Buttons, hooks&eyes, snaps	F Buttons, hooks and eyes or snaps were not sewn on.	D Buttons, hooks and eyes or snaps were sewn on but do not operate effectively because of how they were sewn onto the garment.	C Buttons, hooks and eyes, or snaps were sewn on but may not be perfectly secure nor in the right location. They operate effectively when the garment is worn.	B Buttons, hooks and eyes, or snaps were sewn on but may not be either perfectly secure or in the right location. They operate effectively when the garment is worn.	A Buttons, hooks and eyes, or snaps were sewn on securely and in the right location. They operate effectively when the garment is worn.
Fit	F The garment constructed does not fit well at all.	D The garment constructed should fit a little better to be worn in public.	C The garment constructed fits well, with two or three minor details that could use improvement.	B The garment constructed fits very well, with a minor detail that could use improvement.	A The garment constructed fits beautifully.No puckering, gaping, appropriate length and allows for graceful movement when worn.

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sewing project

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Vocational

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