Fashion Design I

Unit(s): 

-Professionalism &  Standards 2 Weeks

-Nature of Fashion 6 weeks

Unit(s):  

-Textiles 4 weeks 

-Basic Clothing Construction  4 Weeks

Unit(s): 

- Promotion & Merchandising  2-3 Weeks

-Principles and Elements of Design 4 Weeks

-Clothing Care 1-2 Weeks

-Advanced Sewing Skills 2 Weeks

Unit(s): 

- Advanced Skills continued  2 Weeks

-Ethics,  Safety & Societal Influences of the Fashion Industry 2 Weeks

-Advanced Sewing Project/ Fashion Show 6 weeks

Professional Standards 

(2 weeks or imbedded within other units as appropriate )

* Professional Communication 

*Interpersonal Skills 

*Public Relations

*Appearance

*Leadership

*Problem Solving

*Portfolio Development

Nature of Fashion

(6 weeks)

*Why of clothing & Clothing Functions

*Cultural/Special needs Fashion

*History of Fashion, 

*Fashion Styles  

*Fashion Industry Introduction: *Designers & BasicLeaders 

*Fashion Cycle

Textiles

*Basics of Fiber Identification 

*Natural vs Man-made

*Fabric construction methods

*Basic Weaves

Basic Construction Skills

*Sewing Safety

*Pattern information & Fit

*Notions & Tools

*Sewing Machine parts

*Threading the Machine

*Sewing Projects

*Basic Sewing Samples

Promotion & Merchandising 

*Nature of Retail

*Promotion & Advertising

*Marketing

Principles and Elements of Design 

*Body Types

*Principles of Design 

*Elements of Design 

*Sketching 

 Care and Maintenance 

*Clothing Labels

*Products and Equipment

*Processes and Techniques 

Advanced Skills

*Advanced Sewing Samples (Zippers, Buttonholes, Hems, darts, etc)

Advanced Skills Continued

Ethics in the Apparel Industry

*Influences on Society 

*Copyright Laws

*Ethical Conduct

*Labor Laws

*International Relations

*Procedures within the Industry 

*Technological Advances in the Industry 

Advanced Garment

*Final Garment

*End of year Presentation or Fashion Show

Activities:

Professional Standards 

*Self Reflection Doll 

Nature of Fashion

* Why Doll

*Clothing around the world research

* Sketch a USA National Costume 

*Fashion History Research and Presentation 

*Create own Fashion Publication

Activities:

Textiles

*Fiber Lab Tests

* Fiber Swatch Kit

*3 basic weaves samples

*Weave a basket with construction Paper

Safety in the Sewing Lab

*Sewing Machine Test

*Sewing Tool Test  

Sewing

*Scrunchies

*Pillows

*PJ Pants/Shorts

Activities:

Promotion & Merchandising

*Clothing Store research

*Product Development Activity

*Create a Life Size Paper Garment to Promote Fashion and Post in School.

Principles and Elements of Design 

*Example and Sketch Lab 

*Color Wheel & Color Schemes

* Analyze a picture for the P & E's

*Create a design using only items from nature and Analyze it for P & E's

Clothing Care 

*Create a clothing care brochure

*Stain Removal Lab

*Bleach or Dye Activity

Advanced Skills

* Notebook of Samples

Activities:

Industry Ethics

*Video on Shirtwaist Factory Fire

*Video The True Cost

*T-shirt or other garment  redesign

Fashion Show Garment

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)