These 59 learning guides are self-instructional packets for 59 tasks identified as essential for performance on an entry-level job in clothing production. Each guide is based on a terminal performance objective (task) and 2-5 enabling objectives. For each enabling objective, some or all of these materials may be presented: learning steps (outline of student activities) with necessary resources/materials cited, instruction sheet(s), and self-check with answer key. A performance test and/or a written test (with answer key) concludes each guide. Tasks covered in these guides include sewing a skirt, tie, dress, trousers, lingerie, shirt, pants, jumper, children's clothing; constructing belts, fabric buttons and loops, darts, seams, gathers, shirring, pleats, tucks, pockets, collar and cuffs, facings, interfacing, seam finishes, bound buttonholes; preparing bias; matching plaids and stripes; applying fasteners, elastic, buttonholes, zippers, stay stitching, hem finishes, waistbands, appliques, decorative machine stitching, hand embroidery, linings and underlinings, trims; setting in sleeves; attaching buttons; marking, laying out, cutting fabric; altering a pattern; hemming; preparing fabric; interpreting pattern envelope, guide sheet, and pieces; identifying dyeing and printing methods, fabric construction, fibers, finishes, sewing tools; taking body measurements; pressing garments; and operating sewing machine. (YLB)