Home Economics: Consumer Clothing Aspects

Consumer Aspect of Clothing

• Home economics class covering the consumer aspect of clothing is outlined.
• Key learning objectives include defining "consumer" and listing guidelines for choosing fabrics.

Class Objectives

• Define the term "consumer."
• List five guidelines for selecting appropriate fabrics for specific garments and household items.
• Outline characteristics of these fabrics: calico, denim, satin, chiffon, and jersey.
• Define the term "notion."
• Identify three factors to consider when selecting notions.
• Name five types of notions, including fasteners, hooks and eyes, Velcro, etc.
• Describe spiritual adornment as presented in scripture.

Worldview - Scripture

• 1 Peter 3:3 & 4: "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewellery or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."

Selecting Appropriate Fabrics

• Key factors for selecting fabrics include: weather and climate, occasion, cost, figure type, wearability and durability, launderability, weave, and design.

Fabric Characteristics

• Fabric characteristics are shown, categorized by fabric type (e.g., Calico, Denim, Jersey) along with fibre, uses, and characteristics.
  • Calico (cotton) is durable and does not shrink easily, perfect for household items.
  • Denim (cotton) is a firm, hard-wearing fabric that does not fray, good for pants, shirts.
  • Jersey (cotton, wool, nylon) drapes well, stretches, and frays easily suitable for dresses and blouses.
  • Satin (rayon, nylon, silk) drapes well and hangs well, often chosen for evening wear.
  • Chiffon (rayon, nylon, silk) is lightweight and drapes beautifully, used for blouses and garments needing a flowy look.

Notions

• Notions are items other than fabric that become part of a garment. Examples include thread, fasteners (buttons, zippers), interfacing, trims, hook-and-loop tape (Velcro), and hooks and eyes.
• Notions are selected based on use, color, cost, and texture.

Elements and Principles of Design

• The elements of design include color, line, shape/form, and texture.
  • Warm colors include red, orange and yellow; cool colors include blue, green and purple.
  • Lines (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curve) influence the appearance of a garment
  • Textures (smooth, dull, crisp, shiny, fuzzy) can either add or detract from visual appearance
• The principles of design include rhythm, proportion, balance, emphasis, and harmony.

Rhythm

• Rhythm is a principle showing repetition in lines, colors, forms and textures to create a flowing effect.

Proportion

• Proportion is the relationship of parts to each other and to the whole. Factors to consider include size, weight, color, and shape.

Balance

• Balance refers to achieving equilibrium between the visual weight on each side of a garment. Formal and informal balance are examples to consider.

Emphasis

• Emphasis focuses attention on the focal point or main part of a garment design.

Harmony

• Harmony is the relationship between all components of a design.

Selecting Clothing

• Four factors that influence garment selection frequently include age, occasion, price, durability, personal preference, and fashion.

Assignment

• Students are assigned a photography task involving the principles of design. The task requires a personal photo, identifying the principle of design used, and submission to a private chat session (eg. Teams). The deadline is Thursday, October 26, 2023.