運針における手指の動きの解析による指導方法への一考察

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Opportunities to use a needle and thread have decreased because the use of ready-made clothes has increased in popularity. Additionary, there is not a sufficient opportunity to study in clothing construction in homemaking courses. The fundamental sewing skills is meaningful in order to understand clothing structures. Thus, a new teaching method based on students' actual skills is required. Finger movement for straight hand stitching was analyzed, and the teaching method of needlework was investigated. Subjects were four students attending Shizuoka University who were tested on straight handstitching five times. Their techniques were evaluated from the viewpoint of thumb and index finger, seams made, and time required for the task. Results showed that methods of handling a needle and a cloth were not fully understood through reading printed information. On the other hand, handstitching skill was improved through individual guidance. Motion analysis showed that the placement of stitches was consistent after being given such an instruction.