This WebQuest will
help develop your skills in the field of fashion. When you click on a topic,
you will be given a task. Use the list of Websites, class and library
materials, the rubric and definitions to guide your journey. Topics
Websites Fun Sites
Halter
Top T-Shirt Turn an old t-shirt
into a halter top Make a Jean
Skirt Turn a pair of jeans into a jeans skirt - directions Sewer’s Guide to NYC
A map of great sewing sources in NYC
Vintage
Clothing Good site for vintage clothing buffs Cornell
Costume and Textile Collection – Beautiful site Historical Fashion
History of Fashion 1900 –
Present Good site for 20th century
fashion. Costume Timeline Great pictures of fashions from ancient
times to about the 1980’s. Costume History Lots of info on fashion and
history. Altavista.com
Search for "fashion and history" and finds tons of great sites. History of Costume Index Illustrations of costumes from Egyptian
times to late 19th
century Costume Page Ethnic
and folk costumes. Totally 70’s Great site for fashion for the 1970’s.
Career Information
www.jobsinfashion.com/careercenter/education.cfm
A list of Fashion/Design Education Institutions
in the Occupational
Outlook Handbook Loads of information
about careers and jobs. The Black Collegian The career
site for students of color. IMDiversity
Where careers, opportunities and diversity connect. Youth Careers
Contains self assessment and other helpful information from the New
York State Department of Labor. General
Fashion Sites Women's Wear Daily The Retailer's Daily
Newspaper. Fashion Net Guide to fashion on the net. The Fashion Center Fashionbiz
Web resource for the fashion industry. Vogue.com The latest fashion shows from Fashion Encyclopedia Articles
about famous people in the fashion industry Fashionangel.com Directory
of fashion sites. Includes links to alternative fashion. Fashion Belts Men’s, Women’s and Unisex Belts Adaptive Clothing for
Disabled Altavista Directory Click here to find lots of great
sites for adaptive clothing. Sewing Supply Sites
Steinlauf
and Stoller - Good source for boning and other
sewing supplies http://www.housefabric.com/Trim/beaded1.htm UMX Fashion Supplies - Bamboo
handles, magnetic snaps and other purse supplies http://www.trimsplus.com/index.html http://www.decoratingstudio.com/index.html http://www.nationalweavingusa.com/wovenlabel.html#top http://www.tandyleather.com/lacing.html http://www.eleathersupply.com/ http://www.beadsandpieces.com/index.html http://stanssewingsupplies.com/ http://www.sewingstore.com/notions.htm http://www.theacme.com/category.asp
Task You are a fashion writer
for a major newspaper. Find a
photograph from a newspaper, magazine or click on one of the fashion Websites
and choose an outfit to review. Using the rubric and fashion review
definitions (below) as a guide, prepare an 11” by 14” poster and provide
information for Fashion Review Rubric
Fashion Review
Definitions *Elements of Design 1.
Describe lines in
terms of structural, decorative, straight, curved, horizontal,
vertical, diagonal, drapes, or folds. 2.
Space refers to the area
between lines or print. 3.
Do you see any shapes in
the silhouette (outside shape) or inside the outfit like triangles,
circles, squares, rectangles etc? 4.
Describe the color scheme
in terms of monochromatic, complementary, value, hue (color), intensity. 5.
Describe the textures in
this outfit.(shiny, soft, rough, smooth, metallic, fuzzy etc) **Principles of Design 1.
Do any lines, spaces, shapes, colors or textures draw your
attention to a center of interest or emphasis?
2. What about balance? Are the left and
right sides of the outfit the same (symmetrical/formal balance) or different
(asymmetrical/informal balance)? 3. Proportion refers to where the outfit is divided
(waistline, hipline, empire). 4. Rhythm refers to repetition, variation and
progression of lines, patterns, colors etc. 5. Harmony refers to agreement between the parts
(does it all “go together?”) Task Clothing Adaptations Rubric You own a business called Clothing Adaptations,
Inc. that designs, manufactures and alters clothing for people with physical
disabilities. Develop a questionnaire
you can use to interview a client to assess their clothing problems, needs
and wants. Using your questionnaire, interview someone you know who has a
physical disability and may need help with clothing adaptations. Write up a summary plan of action for your
client (recommendations for new clothing or alterations of existing
clothing). Use the Websites on this FashionQuest
and definitions below to help you with your plan. Present your findings to the class. Send a thank you note to the person you
interviewed.
Clothing Adaptations for
the Physically Disabled Definitions Definitions
for Questionnaire 1. The key is to remember that not all
conditions are alike. The type of disability could be severe,
such as a complete paralysis or it could be minor, like a stiff
shoulder. Each person’s problem areas
and special needs must be considered. 2. After you identify the type of disability,
focus on the problem areas.
People with physical disabilities may find that regular clothing presents
problems. For example, people in
wheelchairs may find it difficult to dress.
Some styles of clothing are uncomfortable for them because they must
remain seated most of the time. People
with limited hand and finger movement find small buttons and snaps difficult
to manage. 3. Some people with physical disabilities have
special clothing needs and
require the careful choice of standard clothing. Sometimes ready-made
garments or home-sewn garments can be adapted. Seams may be let out or tucks taken
in. Sleeves may be shortened. Hems may be taken up or let down. Look for matching or coordinating fabrics
to help make changes. 4. Like everyone else, people with
disabilities want style.
Thus, appearance as well as physical function must be considered. Clothing should be basic in design. Current fashions may not always be
workable. Instead, creativity can be
shown in the choice of fabric, colors, and patterns. Generally speaking,
clothing should meet five requirements: appearance, comfort, safety,
durability, and ease of care. Definitions
for Summary Plan of Action 1. Appearance
As you have already learned, clothing can be used to highlight a person’s
best features and play down others. In
general, the face and upper body should be emphasized. For example, a person on crutches might
wear an interesting collar. This would
draw attention to the face and away from the crutches. Some ways in which braces or other features
can be played down include the following: ·
Sweaters, vests or loose shirts hide irregularities of the
upper body. ·
Raised or lowered waistlines add fullness. ·
An unfitted dress or suit creates a sleek figure outline. ·
Extra fullness at shoulders, waist, or in sleeves makes
movement easier and hides figure problems. ·
Elastic waistlines add fullness and increase comfort. ·
Wide pant legs conceal leg braces. ·
Long skirts give a graceful appearance. ·
Bright colors draw attention to good features and away from
disabilities. 2.
Comfort Comfort is important if you must sit in a wheelchair or manage with braces all
day. Looses styles are often most
comfortable. Separates rather that one
piece garments may allow for more movement.
Tops worn outside look neater.
Step-in or wrap-around styles may be good choices. Garments that open in the front are easier.
Openings should be large enough for safe and easy dressing. Pleats, gussets (sewn-in fabric extender)
and gathers make movement easier and put less strain on fabric and
seams. Raglan sleeves have larger
armholes and no shoulder seams.
Well-designed pockets can be a real plus for carrying several
items. Sometimes pockets can be lined
with plastic for carrying damp cloths or medicine. Fasteners should suit individual
needs. Zippers, for example, are easy
to work. But a larger pull tab may be
needed for those whose hands or arms are weak. Small buttons are difficult for some people
to manage. Big snaps or buttons may be easier. Velcro fasteners are easy to close, but
require some strength to pull apart.
Knit fabrics are often a good choice.
Knits stretch, making dressing easier.
Cottons or cotton blends are cooler in hot weather. Woolens are more comfortable in cold
weather. Also look for fabrics that do
not wrinkle easily. 3. Safety
Safety is especially important for people with
disabilities. Because movement may be
limited, poorly designed clothing may get in the way and cause
accidents. If a person is in a wheelchair,
the length and fullness of sleeves must not hinder the operation of the
chair. Pants and skirts should be full
enough to cover the body when seated.
Yet they should not be so full or long that they get in the way. Belts should be attached to the garment so
that they don’t slip or slide. Persons
who wear braces should choose clothing that is loose and full enough to cover
the brace without getting in the way.
When crutches are used, pant length and skirt width are
important. Pants that are too long may
be caught underfoot and trip the person.
Very wide skirts hinder movement.
Shoe styles can affect how steady a person is. Shoes with a wide, flat heel are
safest. 4. Durability
or toughness of fabric and construction must be considered by people
using braces or crutches. The armpits,
elbows and knees or garments are strained and rubbed as the person
moves. A suede or leather patch may be
added to the underarm in order to prevent wear from crutches or
armbands. Garments made from
closely-woven fabrics may be reinforced with seam tape at seams and pressure
points. An extra layer of fabric
inside a sleeve or pant leg protects the fabric from rubbing. 6. Ease of Care People with physical handicaps may exert more energy when moving
about and thus perspire more heavily.
They may also have more accidents that soil clothing. Therefore their garments should be stain
resistant. Cleaning should be easy and
economical. Garments made of no-iron
fabric are good choices. Look for
cotton blended with nylon or polyester. Knit fabrics usually don’t need
ironing. Task History of Fashion You are a free-lance costume designer. A film producer from Paramount Studios in Choose one of the following clothing styles and research it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
