This teacher's guide, consisting of a series of 12 lesson plans for use in teaching 20 self-paced learning modules, deals with industrial sewing. Covered in the individual lesson plans are the following topics: an orientation to industrial sewing; the history of industrial sewing; safety and hygiene in the laboratory and in the factory; machine parts; the analytic method of training; needle specifications; garment manufacturing and layout (darts, seams, collars, cuffs, sleeves, zippers, pockets, serger or overlock machines, blindstitch machines, button sew machines, buttonhole machines, zig zag machines, knife machines, bar tack machines, double-needle felling machines, and chainstitch machines); finishing and pressing processes (special attachments and operations); field trips; and job interviews. Each lesson plan includes an objective, a criterion-referenced measure, a list of tools and materials, a list of other resources, suggested instructor actions, and information sheets. Also included in the guide are a list of references, a modules answer key, a glossary of terms, and a series of transparencies. (MN)