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
Come from plants and animals
General Characteristics
–Hydrophilic (Absorb Water)
–Most wrinkle easily
Natural Fibers
Cotton
Flax (Linen)
Wool
Silk
Ramie
Leather
Cotton advantages
Strong, durable
Soft
Absorbs moisture
Breathes well
Washes easily
Cotton disadvantages
Mildews
Does not spring back into shape
Wrinkles easily
Burns readily
Shrinks
Clothing/Fashion uses
Blouses
Dresses
Skirts
Underwear
Shirts
Jeans
Sportswear
Care of Cotton
Wash in washer and dry
Iron at high temperature
Flax (Linen) Advantages
STRONG
Absorbs moisture
Comfortable in warm weather
Washes easily
Linen disadvantages
Mildews
WRINKLES
Burns easily
Clothing/Fashion uses
Blouses
Dresses
Skirts
Suits
Care of Linen
Wash or Dry Clean, CHECK LABEL
Iron at HIGH temperature
Wool Advantages
WARM
Durable
ABSORBENT
Resilient (returns to original shape quickly)
Resists wrinkling
Fire Retardant
Wool Disadvantages
Requires special care
Shrinks sometimes if washed, or dried in dryer
Absorbs odors
Requires protection against insects
Clothing/Fashion
uses
Knit garments
Sweaters
Gloves
Skirts
Coats
Sportswear
Socks
Suits
slacks
Care of Wool
Dry Clean or HandWash and Dry flat
Iron at low temperature
Silk Advantages
Smooth
Lustrous
Strong
Dries quickly
Silk Disadvantages
Shows water spots
Iron at low temperature
Clothing/Fashion uses
Skirts
Blouses
Dresses
Neckties
Scarves
Lingerie
Sweaters
Care of silk
Dry clean or hand wash, check label
Iron at low temperature
Synthetic Fibers
Made from petrochemicals
Characteristics
–Hydrophobic (water resistant)
–Promote static cling
–Heat Sensitive
–Many pill
–Most are wrinkle resistant
Synthetic Fibers
Acetate
Acrylic
Nylon
Polyester
Rayon
Spandex (Lycra)
Aramid (Kevlar, Nomex)
Olefin
Triacetate
Modacrylic
Acetate Advantages
Soft
Drapeable
Dries quickly
Resistant to shrinking
Acetate Disadvantages
Can wrinkle
Low abrasion resistance
Heat sensitive
Damaged by acetone
Clothing/Fashion uses
Skirts
Blouses
Dresses
Scarves
Linings
Acrylic Advantages
Soft
Warm
Wool-like
Light weight
Wrinkle resistant
Resistant to moths and sunlight
Acrylic Disadvantages
Pills
Static electricity
Heat sensitive
Care of Acrylic
Dry Cleaned or laundered
Iron at low temperature
Clothing/Fashion uses
Sweaters
Knit garments
Faux Fur
Coats
Pants
Skirts
Shoe soles
Nylon Advantages
Very Strong
Resilient
Lustrous
Dries quickly
Nylon disadvantages
May yellow or gray
Heat Sensitive
Low moisture absorbency
Clothing/Fashion uses
Sportswear
Jackets
Raincoats
Backpacks
Purses
Care of Nylon
Easily laundered
Iron at low temperature
Polyester
advantages
Excellent WRINKLE RESISTANCE
Resistant to abrasion
Dries quickly
Blends well with other fibers
Retains heat-set pleats and creases
Polyester disadvantages
Absorbs oily stains
Low absorbency of moisture
Clothing/Fashion uses
Pants
Shirts
Suits
Sportswear
Skirts
Care of Polyester
Easily laundered
Needs little or no pressing
Rayon advantages
Soft and comfortable
High moisture absorbency
drapeable
Rayon disadvantages
May wrinkle or shrink unless treated
May mildew
Clothing/Fashion uses
Dresses
Skirts
Lingerie
Blouses
Care of Rayon
Usually dry cleaned, sometimes washable
Iron at low temperature
Spandex advantages
Excellent elasticity and recovery
Stronger and more durable than rubber
Light weight
Resistant to body oils
Spandex disadvantages
Damaged by chlorine bleach
Damaged by heat
Clothing/Fashion uses
Pants
Shirts
Jeans
Sportswear
Underwear
Socks
Bras
Tights
Aramid (Kevlar & Nomex) advantages
Exceptional strength
Exceptional heat and flame resistance
Resistant to stretch and abrasion
Aramid disadvantages
Not absorbent
Clothing/Fashion uses
Kevlar
–Bullet Proof Vests
–Cut/Heat and Chemical resistant Gloves
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______
FIT20pts______
ORIGNAL IDEA20pts______
LOOK10pts______
TOTAL 100pts______
ACCESSORY ITEM
NEATNESS 25pts_____
LOOK 10pts_____
PERSONAL STYLE 15pts_____
TOTAL 50pts_____
DUCK TAPE FASHION RUBRIC
NAME______
CLOTHING ITEM
NEATNESS 5Opts______
FIT20pts______
ORIGNAL IDEA20pts______
LOOK10pts______
TOTAL 100pts______
ACCESSORY ITEM
NEATNESS 25pts_____
LOOK 10pts_____
PERSONAL STYLE 15pts_____
TOTAL 50pts_____