Fashion & Textiles

Learning Goal:

• I can determine appropriate wardrobe for a child
• I can create a budget for the wardrobe for a child

Estimated Time for The Week: 2 hours

Learn & Practice:

• Watch BUDGET: Save $$$ on Kid’s Clothing
• Read

Why might a six year old need a wardrobe update mid-year?

• Children grow quickly…sometimes like weeds! Their growth spurts can be unpredictable and while you can expect it, you can’t plan when it’s going to happen. However, when they grow, the wardrobe changes as outgrown clothes are replaced with better fitting options.

How many clothes do you think a six year old needs?

• It depends on how hard the children are on their clothing via play, grass stains, etc. How durable the clothing is will also determine its longevity. What types of events does the child need clothing for like special events and church can also determine the amount needed. The price for many parents will also dictate the number of clothing items purchased because parents know they will grow out of them at some point.

How many sets of clothes should a child have? Go to this site and see what they have to say.

• Create

Your six year old child has grown and you need to go shopping. Consider the climate you live in when selecting your clothing items and be sure they are school appropriate. You have a budget of $200. Pick the gender of the child you are shopping for. Go shopping and curate a wardrobe in Google Slides that includes pictures of the clothing items, prices and sources without going over $200. Be sure to include a grand total! Good luck & Happy Shopping!

Shopping List

3 pairs of jeans

3 casual pants or skirts or shorts (ex. khakis)--variety

5 shirts (variety of button down, polo type, etc.)

1 fancy dress outfit (for special event or church)

5 outfits for play (interchangeable & okay to get dirty)

3 pairs of pajamas

1 swimsuit

2 pairs of shoes (one dress, one casual)

1 pair of play sandals (like crocs or flip flops)

1 jacket

1 sweatshirt/hoodie

1 sweater/cardigan

5-10 Undergarments

5-10 Socks

• Reflect

Analyze what the budget would be for you compared to a six year old. Then discuss with your parents how they determine what clothes they decide to purchase for you. Another issue is if you have more than one child, how much $$$ would it cost your family.

• Share

Share your Google Slide of Children’s Wardrobe with your instructor

Fashion , Week #4

Learning Goal:

Students will learn how to measure the body correctly for proper fit.

Estimated time: 1 hour + Project =3-5 hours

Learn & Practice:

Watch:

Students will observe how to properly measure a body for correct pattern fit, and then they will perform measurements on themselves.

Create Standard Body Measurements/Sizing

Practice:

Record your personal measurements and then visit McCall’s or Simplicity’s website to identify the correct pattern size needed.

Reflect and Analyze:

Knowing your measurements allows you to online shop and purchase the correct size with fewer mistakes. Look online at your favorite store and see if your measurements match the size you normally purchase.

Share: If you find a pattern and make an article of clothing after taking your measurements properly.

Fashion and Textiles, Week #6

Learning Goal:

I can learn how to tie a tie!

Estimated Time for The Week: 15 minutes

Learn & Practice:

Tieing a tie is a fundamental skill that everyone, boys AND girls, should learn how to do.

Ties originated in the 17th century when knotted neckerchiefs were used as part of military uniforms to show position and allegiances. King Louis XIV of France admired this trend and began wearing ties as a status symbol. Ties are still considered a status symbol today. Ties evoke professionalism and confidence. EXAMPLES (use this link if picture below do not appear)

Look at these two pictures. If these men walked into an interview, which one do you think employers will take more seriously?

For women, ties can be attention getters. A woman wearing a tie can stand out more than a woman wearing a gown because it is unexpected.

• Use the Brooks Brothers-How to Tie a Tie site, practice tying a tie.
• Once you have successfully tied your tie, post a picture of yourself on social media with #FACSskills or email a picture to your teacher.

Enrichment: Read the article “What the Colour of Your Tie Says About You”. You can also go to “18 Ways to Wear a Necktie” and try a different style of knot.