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P A G E 3 1 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E Y E A R 9 2 0 2 6 E L E C T I V E S H A N D B O O K
Year 9 Elective - Textiles and
Product Design
Course Description
Create a series of different seams
Create a fabric container for a specific need
Create a Kimono using a range of different seams
Create a recycled garment
$50
VCE Product Design and Technology (Unit 1-4)
VET Certificate 1 Fashion and Design
Mrs Robyn Gramc
Contact Person
This course offers students the opportunity to express themselves through design and
construction of a range of different fabric products. Students will further develop their textile
construction skills and learn more difficult construction techniques and processes.
Students will be required to use design briefs, make decisions about their design solutions and
create original designs. They will learn to complete more advanced sewing techniques and gain
a better understanding of machine and overlocker operation. Students will complete a recycled
garment project to reinforce the importance of recycling fabric.
Students will be required to evaluate their design solutions and justify their choices of fabric and
construction processes. Students will complete a workbook displaying test samples of a range of
different teams.