Fiber, Fabric & Fashion RULES OF PLAY First Edition OBJECT The object of this class is to give students a general overview of the textile arts. Major topics covered will include basics of hand sewing and knitting, fashion illustration and design, basic machine sewing, fabric design and fiber arts. PREPARATION A good attitude is the only preparation you need. You do not need to have previously learned skills in order to do well in class. A class fee of $50 will help cover the cost of supplies. You may need to supply some materials, but most of these would be things you already have- or are easy to get. THE BANKER Mrs. Simanis-Laimins will be the banker for this class. She will count points for participation, projects, assignments and quizzes. It is your responsibility to make sure the banker is keeping records up to date and correct. Bring any discrepancy to her attention as soon as you notice it. She assumes you are checking your Gradebook regularly. THE PLAY Each student will receive Lane Tech Dollars when they bring in their parent information sheet. Some supplies we use in class will cost you some of your cash. You will be charged for tardies and unexcused absences, not bringing a note after an absence, turning your work in late, not cleaning up, not being conservation minded with supplies, texting on your cellphone, etc. Be prepared to hand the money over when asked. You must keep track of your money, so write your name on the back of each bill. You may earn extra cash by helping in the classroom, bringing in donations or having your work selected for exhibitions. You may also be sent to jail (discipline) if you are in anyway disrespectful to anyone. You may, or may not, get a holiday bonus. We may have items you can buy with your cash at the end of each marking period. “GO” Each quarter we will be completing tasks on one side of the board, so we will begin at GO, but not pass GO. BANKRUPCY The object of the class is to complete all tasks and to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. By following the above rules of play, you can certainly avoid bankruptcy. The banker on an individual basis will review each bankruptcy. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Simanis-Laimins can be reached by emailing her at krsimanis@cps.edu. SUMMARY You have enrolled in an elective Fiber, Fabric & Fashion. We will investigate a wide range of textile arts. The year is broken up into four topics. Quarter one we will focus on the basics of hand sewing and knitting, the second we will focus on clothing design, illustration and photography. Third quarter will be focused on basic machine sewing and the final quarter dedicated to fabric design and work with fibers. You must take a digital photo of each piece you complete, as I will expect you to turn in a digital portfolio at the end of the school year. Google Drive, PowerPoint of Flickr are all good platforms to use to organize your work. Keep all assignments and written work until the end of each semester. http://krsimanis.edublogs.org is a blog I am developing that should include vocabulary lists, slideshows, instructions, videos and links. This blog is designed to accompany instruction, so follow along. Comments are blocked, but feel free to suggest links, and give feedback to me about the content of the blog by talking to me or emailing me at krsimanis@cps.edu . A $50 lab fee for this class will cover most basic materials. Students may bring in supplies if they feel that they want to have a greater selection than we have in the classroom. Some projects may ask for students to repurpose or restyle old clothes or garments they get from thrift stores. In most cases these will be items students already have. You will need to bring a #2 pencil Sketchbook Lined paper for written assignments Extra credit will be given to students who bring in A ream of paper for the printer Hand soap Paper towels Kleenex The rules of the class are simple: attend class regularly and on time, complete all assignments by the due dates, clean up after yourself, be conservation minded with all supplies and be nice to students and staff. Grading is on a 10 point scale. A- 90% and above, and so on. If a concern, or praise- such as a winning entry in an art exhibit needs to be shared, it is important that I have an accurate way of getting a hold of parents and students, so please fill out and return the contact information sheet. Just the same, it is important for you to be able to get a hold of me. The BEST way is to email me at krsimanis@cps.edu. Leaving a message with the office or on voicemail is not as good as email. I look forward to working with you and investigating many aspects of Fiber, Fabric & Fashion. -Mrs. Simanis-Laimins COURSE OUTLINE Fiber, Fabric &Fashion 2013/2014 Textbook(s)used: Variety of resources Kristina Simanis-Laimins Week Topic Subtopic Tasks Illinois Learning Standards (State Goals) 1 (5) Introduction to course & expectations Color theory Needles Threading and Buttons Teacher expectations and syllabus Student survey- telling a story about a special piece of clothing Color Theory vocabulary, Create color wheel, Apply color vocab in drawings and photos of fashion Basic hand sewing vocabulary Threading a needle, running stitch, blanket stitch, tying off. Sewing a button. Contests, competitions. 25, 26, 27 Basics of Hand Sewing Needles and Buttons 25, 26, 27 Basics of Hand Sewing Embroidery Basics of Hand Sewing Embroidery Basic hand sewing vocabulary Seam allowance, seam, grain, right side/wrong side Make a needle carrier- apply information from week 2 Samplers, Embroidery floss organization and use Make a stitch book Create a sampler- seven stitch book stitches, three independently researched Using 5 stitches and staying within a named color scheme, stitch a doodle Basics of Hand Sewing Embroidery/ Cross stitch Using 5 stitches and staying within a named color scheme, stitch a doodleCross stitch techniques and vocabulary 25, 26, 27 Basics of Hand Sewing Cross stich Cross stitch letter to use for pincushion Finishing vocabulary -Turning, creating a seam, cutting corners, stuffing whipstitch 25, 26, 27 Basics of Hand Sewing Alterations/ Repurposing Thrift store finds- Where to shop Ripping a seam, sewing a seam, hemming. Bring in an item to repurpose/embellish for part of a Halloween costume. 25, 26, 27 Basics of Hand Sewing Costumes Halloween Repurpose clothing article using hand sewing methods 25, 26, 27 Basics of Hand Sewing Costumes Final Repurpose clothing article using hand sewing methods Vocabulary Final 25, 26, 27 Research and Design Capturing an Era Family Photo collage- select photo. Find a fabric scrap/jewelry piece/ historical photos to include in collage 25, 26, 27 Research and Design Knitting Knitting vocabulary Students begin a scarf 25, 26, 27 Research and Design Fashion illustration Figure drawing- proportions of the body The figure in proportion 25, 26, 27 Research and Design Fashion illustration 25, 26, 27 Fabrics Dec 2-6 Research and Design 16 (5) Dec 9-13 Research and Design 17 (5) Dec 16-20 Research and Design Special occasion garments Special occasion garments Calculating cost of production Fashion illustration Exaggeration of the body in fashion illustration The Exaggerated figure- design a collection based on an idea card Fabrics and fabric vocabulary/How are fabrics made? Why was silk so special? A variety of techniques for capturing the feeling of fabrics in illustration Using swatches / Fiber content and care instructions Clothing for special occasions/ garment vocabulary Wedding traditions- The white wedding/Design a white wedding dress Interview family member regarding family traditions White wedding and traditional wedding garments- special occasion clothing Design wedding dress or suit based on the traditions of your native culture Korean wedding traditions Estimation of fabric use Calculate the price of creating your garment Wedding dress- Target vs. couture Aug 26-30 2 (4) Sept 3-6 3 (5) Sept 9-13 4 (5) Sept 16-20 5 (5) Sept 23-27 6 (5) Set 30-Oct 4 7 (5) Oct 7-11 8 (4) Oct 15-18 9 (5) Oct 21-25 10 (4) *Q1 Oct 28-Nov 1 11 (5) Nov 4-8 12 (3) Nov 13-15 13 (5) Nov 18-22 14 (2) Nov 25-26 15 (5) 18 (5) Jan 6-10 Basics of Hand Sewing Basics of Hand Sewing Research and Design 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 19 (3) Jan 13-17 The garment industry’s dark side/ controversy of local vs. overseas manufacture Vocabulary and Inspiration equation- students combine 2-3 inspirations to create a design Quilts/Quilt barns Draw and research a quilt pattern. Why would you select this to reflect yourself? Parts of a sewing machine vocabulary Sewing with the grain. Sewing on the bias Quilts: Sewing on the grain vs. the bias Fabric math- how much yardage would you need? Fabric vocabulary and standard measurements. Working on the bias- men’s neckties Research and Design Machine Sewing Final Machine Sewing Machine Sewing Fabric math Machine Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Sewing Bias and grain Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Sewing Fabric Design Sewing Fabric vocabulary and standard measurements. Working on the bias- men’s neckties Planning and sewing a basic garment Find a drawing you drew when you were a child Sewing a basic garment Planning and creating a soft sculpture from a child’s drawing Finish basic garment Planning and creating a soft sculpture from a child’s drawing Begin Independent project proposal Independent project-design Sewing Independent project-production Sewing Final Textile design 31 (4) April 8-11 Fabric Design Textile design Independent project- assessment Final -Math calculations and vocabulary Japanese street style Collect motifs from nature Japanese patterns in textile design- from most realistic to most abstract in steps 32 (3) April 21-25 Fabric Design Textile design 33 (5) April 28May 2 34 (5) May 5-9 Fabric Design Textile design Fabric Design Textile design 35 (5) May 12-16 Fabric Design Fabric Painting 36 (5) May 19-23 Fabric Design 37 (4) May 27-30 20 (3) *Q2 Jan 21-23 21 (5) Jan 27-31 22 (5) Feb 3-7 23 (4) Feb 10-14 24 (5) Feb 17-21 25 (5) Feb 24-28 26 (5) March 3-7 27 (5) Mar 10-14 28 (5) Mar 17-21 29 (4) *Q3 Mar 24-28 30 (5) Mar 31-Ap 4 Bias and grain Bias and grain Sewing Sewing Step and repeat patterns- printing for fabric (comp lab???) ACTs Step and repeat patterns- printing on fabric 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 Hermes scarves Select a design. Describe the kind of person who would wear this scarf and why Painting on fabric Painting on fabric Clay and Arts Festival May 16th 25, 26, 27 Fabric Painting Painting on fabric 25, 26, 27 Fabric Design Tie dye Fabric dyes and tie dying 38 (5) June 2-6 Fabric Design Finals Tie dye Finals Fabric dyes and tie dying Finals 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27 39 (2) June 9-10 +13 Clean up Inventory of supplies and yardage Clean up and organize for next year. 25, 26, 27 25, 26, 27