FASHION TEXTILES DAY 27
OBJECTIVE:
STANDARD:
STARTER: What is the start out position called when you work in costuming on a TV show? (On-set costumer)
MOTIVATOR: I will show the class different examples of items made from different textures.
Activity #1 Description: As a class, we will briefly cover the topic of textiles. I will use a power point presentation to introduce the students to the wonderful world of textiles. We will discuss the different kinds and how to care for them and what they are used for. I will also show a brief clip from Project Runway about what different textiles can be used to making clothing.
Supplies: Power Point presentation and LCD, TV, video
Content:
Textiles
Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Natural Fibers
n Come from plants and animals
n General Characteristics
– Hydrophilic (Absorb Water)
– Most wrinkle easily
Natural Fibers
n Cotton
n Flax (Linen)
n Wool
n Silk
n Ramie
n Leather
Cotton advantages
n Strong, durable
n Soft
n Absorbs moisture
n Breathes well
n Washes easily
Cotton disadvantages
n Mildews
n Does not spring back into shape
n Wrinkles easily
n Burns readily
n Shrinks
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Blouses
n Dresses
n Skirts
n Underwear
n Shirts
n Jeans
n Sportswear
Care of Cotton
n Wash in washer and dry
n Iron at high temperature
Flax (Linen) Advantages
n STRONG
n Absorbs moisture
n Comfortable in warm weather
n Washes easily
Linen disadvantages
n Mildews
n WRINKLES
n Burns easily
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Blouses
n Dresses
n Skirts
n Suits
Care of Linen
n Wash or Dry Clean, CHECK LABEL
n Iron at HIGH temperature
Wool Advantages
n WARM
n Durable
n ABSORBENT
n Resilient (returns to original shape quickly)
n Resists wrinkling
n Fire Retardant
Wool Disadvantages
n Requires special care
n Shrinks sometimes if washed, or dried in dryer
n Absorbs odors
n Requires protection against insects
Clothing/Fashion
uses
n Knit garments
n Sweaters
n Gloves
n Skirts
n Coats
n Sportswear
n Socks
n Suits
n slacks
Care of Wool
n Dry Clean or Hand Wash and Dry flat
n Iron at low temperature
Silk Advantages
n Smooth
n Lustrous
n Strong
n Dries quickly
Silk Disadvantages
n Shows water spots
n Iron at low temperature
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Skirts
n Blouses
n Dresses
n Neckties
n Scarves
n Lingerie
n Sweaters
Care of silk
n Dry clean or hand wash, check label
n Iron at low temperature
Synthetic Fibers
n Made from petrochemicals
n Characteristics
– Hydrophobic (water resistant)
– Promote static cling
– Heat Sensitive
– Many pill
– Most are wrinkle resistant
Synthetic Fibers
n Acetate
n Acrylic
n Nylon
n Polyester
n Rayon
n Spandex (Lycra)
n Aramid (Kevlar, Nomex)
n Olefin
n Triacetate
n Modacrylic
Acetate Advantages
n Soft
n Drapeable
n Dries quickly
n Resistant to shrinking
Acetate Disadvantages
n Can wrinkle
n Low abrasion resistance
n Heat sensitive
n Damaged by acetone
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Skirts
n Blouses
n Dresses
n Scarves
n Linings
Acrylic Advantages
n Soft
n Warm
n Wool-like
n Light weight
n Wrinkle resistant
n Resistant to moths and sunlight
Acrylic Disadvantages
n Pills
n Static electricity
n Heat sensitive
Care of Acrylic
n Dry Cleaned or laundered
n Iron at low temperature
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Sweaters
n Knit garments
n Faux Fur
n Coats
n Pants
n Skirts
n Shoe soles
Nylon Advantages
n Very Strong
n Resilient
n Lustrous
n Dries quickly
Nylon disadvantages
n May yellow or gray
n Heat Sensitive
n Low moisture absorbency
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Sportswear
n Jackets
n Raincoats
n Backpacks
n Purses
Care of Nylon
n Easily laundered
n Iron at low temperature
Polyester
advantages
n Excellent WRINKLE RESISTANCE
n Resistant to abrasion
n Dries quickly
n Blends well with other fibers
n Retains heat-set pleats and creases
Polyester disadvantages
n Absorbs oily stains
n Low absorbency of moisture
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Pants
n Shirts
n Suits
n Sportswear
n Skirts
Care of Polyester
n Easily laundered
n Needs little or no pressing
Rayon advantages
n Soft and comfortable
n High moisture absorbency
n drapeable
Rayon disadvantages
n May wrinkle or shrink unless treated
n May mildew
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Dresses
n Skirts
n Lingerie
n Blouses
Care of Rayon
n Usually dry cleaned, sometimes washable
n Iron at low temperature
Spandex advantages
n Excellent elasticity and recovery
n Stronger and more durable than rubber
n Light weight
n Resistant to body oils
Spandex disadvantages
n Damaged by chlorine bleach
n Damaged by heat
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Pants
n Shirts
n Jeans
n Sportswear
n Underwear
n Socks
n Bras
n Tights
Aramid (Kevlar & Nomex) advantages
n Exceptional strength
n Exceptional heat and flame resistance
n Resistant to stretch and abrasion
Aramid disadvantages
n Not absorbent
Clothing/Fashion uses
n Kevlar
– Bullet Proof Vests
– Cut/Heat and Chemical resistant Gloves
n Nomex
– Fireman Uniforms
– Racing Apparel
The End…
Time: about 60 min
Process Questions and Answers: As we go through the slides, I will ask the students questions pertaining to what the slides are about.
Activity #2 Description: I will give the students an assignment from the book dealing with textiles. They will read Chapters 8 and 9 and then answer the questions under To Review and To Know. This will be due Wed before Spring Break.
Supplies: books
Context: N/A
Time: the rest of class
Process Questions and Answers: I will answer any questions that the students might have.
Summary: The student’s will become more familiar with textiles and what textiles are used in different clothing.
FASHION TEXTILES DAY 28
OBJECTIVE:
STANDARD:
STARTER: Name 5 textiles that we talked about yesterday in class.
Activity #1 Description: We will briefly go over the care for clothing. We will talk about where you find the care instructions, what is included in the instructions and what the different symbols mean.
Supplies: book
Content:
Time: about 10-13 min
Process Questions and Answers: What do the care instructions tell you? Where do you usually find the care instructions? What do some of the symbols mean?
Activity #2 Description: The class will then work on their duck tape designs for the rest of the class period.
Supplies: duck tape
Content: N/A
Time: the rest of the class period
Process Questions and Answers: I will walk around and answer any questions that the students might have.
Summary: The students will be able to properly care for their clothing.
Optional Activity: N/A
FASHION TEXTILES DAY 29-32
OBJECTIVE:
STANDARD:
STARTER: When are the duck tape projects due? (April 21)
When a garments care instruction indicates that it needs to be washed with like colors what does that mean? (Clothing that is the same color as the garment)
Define the following symbols: (1. needs to be washed in water that is 70C, 2. bleach safe, 3. dryer safe, 4. able to use a “hot” iron on the garment, 4. safe to dry clean, 5. do not dry clean)
Has your duct tape fashion turned out the way that you pictured it would?
Activity #1, #2, #3 Description: The students will take this class time to work on their duck tap fashion designs. The day before the fashion show we will go through what will happen at the fashion show and how the day will run.
Supplies: duck tape, scissors
Content: N/A
Time: all class period
Process Questions and Answers: I will walk around the room and answer any questions that the students might have.
Summary: The students will finish their duct tape projects.
Optional Activity: N/A
FASHION TEXTILES DAY 33
OBJECTIVE:
STANDARD:
STARTER: What has been your favorite part of the class so far?
Activity #1 Description: The students will take a short quiz on textiles and fashion designers and capitals. After they are done, they will exchange their papers and correct them.
Supplies: Quiz for each student
Content: see attached quiz
Time: about 15-20 min
Process Questions and Answers: I will answer any questions that the students might have.
Activity #2 Description: The students will get ready for the fashion show. After they have put on their fashion items, they will participate in the fashion show by walking the red carpet.
Supplies: red butcher paper (red carpet), poster
Content: Ducktastic Fashion Spring/Summer 2006
Time: about 25-30 min
Process Questions and Answers: N/A
Activity #3 Description: The students will be allowed to change, turn in the items and then come and have some donuts. They will then return to their seats were we will then talk about the trimester so far and what they have liked and what they have not liked.
Supplies: Donuts
Content: N/A
Time: about 15 min
Process Questions and Answers: What has been your favorite activity this trimester? Why? What has been your least favorite? Why?
Summary: The students will participate in a duck tape fashion show.
Optional Activity: I will allow the students to watch more of Varekai.
DUCK TAPE FASHION RUBRIC
NAME_________________________________________________
CLOTHING ITEM
NEATNESS 5Opts______
FIT 20pts______
ORIGNAL IDEA 20pts______
LOOK 10pts______
TOTAL 100pts______
ACCESSORY ITEM
NEATNESS 25pts_____
LOOK 10pts_____
PERSONAL STYLE 15pts_____
TOTAL 50pts_____
DUCK TAPE FASHION RUBRIC
NAME_________________________________________________
CLOTHING ITEM
NEATNESS 5Opts______
FIT 20pts______
ORIGNAL IDEA 20pts______
LOOK 10pts______
TOTAL 100pts______
ACCESSORY ITEM
NEATNESS 25pts_____
LOOK 10pts_____
PERSONAL STYLE 15pts_____
TOTAL 50pts_____