This unit is part of a Mississippi program designed to provide exploratory experiences and training for handicapped students, to determine if these students are capable of further vocational training or are poor risks for further occupational training, and to train students for basal skill occupations. The materials included in this unit on sewing have been developed for use by teachers of mildly mentally retarded students. The unit contains 10 miniunits that cover clothing-related occupations; the sewing machine; small sewing equipment; getting ready to sew; pattern and fabric selection; pattern layout; cutting and marking; stitching and pressing seams; constructing a project; and clothing care. Each miniunit is composed of the following parts: unit goal; objectives; resources; tools and/or equipment; materials and/or supplies; information and/or procedures; and learning experiences. The last page of each miniunit is a sample form designed for use by vocational preparation teachers in recording tasks in the order in which they should be taught, with procedures to be used for accomplishing them. A glossary is included in the guide. (KC)