Fiber, Fabric & Fashion
RULES OF PLAY
Second Edition
OBJECT
The object of this class is to give students a general overview of the textile arts. Major topics will
include basics of hand sewing and knitting, fashion illustration and design, basic machine sewing, and
fabric design.
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 $100 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 be ‘fined’ if you are in anyway disrespectful to anyone or take supplies that you did not ‘pay
for’.
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.
RESOURCES
Check the blog krsimanis.edublogs.org for homework assignments and instructions. Support
information is organized by quarters, so you should always be able to find useful information such as
You-Tube videos that can help you understand concepts presented in class.
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 researching time periods and fashion illustration. Third and
fourth quarters will focus on basic machine sewing and fabric design.
http://krsimanis.edublogs.org is a blog you need to follow to get information regarding homework. This
blog is designed to accompany instruction, so follow along. Slideshows, instructions, videos and links
that can help you complete your projects can be found here-organzied by quarter. 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 .
The 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.
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 2014/2015
Textbook(s)used: Variety of resources
Kristina Simanis-Laimins
Week
1 (4)
Sept 2-5
2 (5)
Sept 8-12
3 (5)
Sept 15-19
4 (5)
Sept 22-26
5 (5)
S 29-Oct 3
6 (5)
Oct 6-10
7 (4)
Oct 14-17
8 (5)
Oct 20-24
9 (5)
Oct 27-31
10 (4) *Q1
Nov 3-6
11 (3)
Nov 10-14
Report card
PU
12 (5)
Nov 17-21
13 (2)
Nov 23,24
Topic
Subtopic
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Introduction to
course &
expectations
Color theory
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Needles
Threading and
Buttons
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Needles and
Buttons
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Embroidery
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Embroidery
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Embroidery/
Cross stitch
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Cross stich
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Alterations/
Repurposing
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Alterations/
Repurposing
Basics of Hand
Sewing
Alterations/
Repurposing
Final
Research and
Design
Tasks
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.
Basic hand sewing vocabulary
Seam allowance, seam, grain, right side/wrong side
Make a needle carrier- apply information from week 2
HW: Tell a story about a special piece of
clothing
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- inside a embroidery hoop
(State
Goals)
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HW: Use computer/or magazines to collect
clothing that reflects various color
combinations
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HW: Study sewing vocabulary
Worksheet- Sampler history
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HW: Research and create three stitches other
than those presented
HW: Look at pinterest board- embriodery hoop
designs. Create plan for design
HW: Watch cross-stitch video.
Choose a design for a letter- no more than 30
stitches across.
HW: Study Finishing and cross stitch vocabulary
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27
HW: Bring in a thriftstore find- find a tutorial
on how to repurpose a man’s shirt
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HW: More sewing vocabulary
Create bias tape at least 3 foot long
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HW: Worksheet History of Halloween
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Repurpose clothing article using hand sewing methods
Vocabulary Final
HW: Study for vocab final
Bring in a family photo of someone dressed in
the style of the time
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Capturing an
Era
Family Photo collage- select photo. 3 days computer
research.
HW: Find a fabric scrap/jewelry piece/
historical photos to include in collage
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Research and
Design
Capturing an
Era
HW- basic knitting vocabulary worksheets
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Research and
Design
Knitting
Family Photo collage
Video – desperately seeking Susan- or other fashion
era movie
Review knitting vocabulary,
Students create swatches
Students begin a scarf
HW- Find 5 dramatic fashion photos where the
full body is shown. Continue work on scarf.
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27
Research and
Design
Fashion
illustration
Figure drawing- proportions of the body
Gesture drawing
HW- Find 5 fashion illustrations that show the
style of the artist. Continue work on scarf.
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27
Research and
Design
Fashion
illustration
HW- Work on designing collection. Bring in a
surprise material to incorporate.
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Research and
Design
Fashion
illustration
Exaggeration of the body in fashion illustration
Design a collection based on an idea card- two figures
in two separate but related outfits
Exaggeration of the body in fashion illustration
Design a collection based on an idea card- two figures
in two separate but related outfits
A variety of techniques for capturing the feeling of
fabrics in illustration. Using swatches, unusual
materials.
Collect knit scarves
HW- Visit a fabric store to get a fabric swatch
of a fabric that could be used for your
collection. Name type of fabric, fabric color,
fiber content and care.
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HW- create a list of fabrics/materials needed to
create a garment- Find patterns and calculate
approximate yardages and price out the fabrics
at the fabric store. How much would it cost to
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Using 5 stitches and staying within a named color
scheme, stitch a doodle- inside a embroidery hoop
Cross stitch techniques and vocabulary
Cross stitch letter to use for pincushion
Finishing vocabulary -Turning, creating a seam, cutting
corners, stuffing whipstitch
Thrift store finds- Where to shop
Ripping a seam, sewing a seam, hemming.
Bring in an item to repurpose- for example a man’s
shirt, Sewing on elastic, Using Bias tape
Repurpose clothing article using hand sewing methods
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27
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Thanksgiving
14 (5)
Dec 1-5
15 (5)
Dec 8-12
16 (5)
Dec 15-19
AfterwardsWinter
break
17 (5)
jan 5-9
Fabrics
Research and
Design
Fabrics
Fabric and pattern basics and math
Stations
18 (4)
Jan 12-16
Research and
Design
19 (4)
Jan 20-23
Research and
Design
20
Jan 26-29
End of
Semester 1
21
(5)
Feb 2-6
create this garment?
HW- Interview family members regarding
wedding traditions
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27
HW-Take your measurements and complete
math worksheets for yardage
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27
Vocabulary and calculations final
Critique wedding dress design
HW: Study sewing machine rules
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27
Tie dye T-shirts for Valentines Day
Students learn the basics of the sewing machine
Cell phone cases/
HW: Research and design a quilt square
Quiz- Sewing machine rules
Quilt squares
HW: Reading a pattern activity
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27
HW: Watch and take notes on tie video
Create label for your tie.
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27
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27
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27
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Special
occasion
garments
Special
occasion
garments
Wedding dress design- Using a swatch of fabric as
inspiration
Research and
Design
Final
Machine
sewing
Finish Wedding dress design
Calculating cost of production
Discuss fabric math/ Measurements
22 (5)
9-13
Machine
Sewing
Tie Dye/Rules
and operation
of sewing
machine
Bias,grain,
straight stitch
23 (4)
Feb 17-20
Machine
Sewing
Bias,grain,
straight stitch
24 (5)
Feb 23-27
25 (5)
March 2-6
26 (5)
March 9-13
Machine
Sewing
Machine
Sewing
Machine
Sewing
Bias,grain,
straight stitch
Bias,grain,
straight stitch
Working with
knits
Quilt squares
Pattern reading basics.
Working on the bias- men’s neckties
Working on the bias- men’s neckties
How to use fuseable interfacing
Making an apron- gathering. Finishing hem. Sewing on
a pocket.
Finish apron
Creating a 3-d object from spheres worksheet
27 (5)
Mar 16-20
Machine
Sewing
Working with
knits
Planning and creating a soft sculpture from a child’s
drawing
HW: Select fabric for apron
Finish tie with label
HW: Find and print out a child's drawing for
toy project
HW: Create pattern for your stuffed toykeeping in mind that you need to add a seam
allowance for each seam.
HW: Simple construction techniques
worksheet
28 (5)
Mar 23-27
Machine
Sewing
Working with
knits
Zippers
Planning and creating a soft sculpture from a child’s
drawing
Sewing in a zipper- small bag project
HW: Select an independent project from a short
list (or propose your own).
Math calculations for your yardage
29 (4) *Q3
Mar 30-A 2
Spring Break
30 (4)
Ap 13-17
Rept. C PU
31 (5)
April 20-24
Machine
Sewing
Critique of sewing projects
32 (5)
April 27-M 1
Fashion
Industry
Critiqueing
skills
Final
Garment
construction
techniques
Garment
construction
techniques
Styling,
Trending,
33 (5)
May 4-8
Industry
Branding,
Marketing
34 (5)
May 11-15
Industry
Branding,
Marketing
35 (5)
May 18-22
Fabric Design
Step and
repeat designs
36 (4)
May 26-29
Senior Finals
Machine
Sewing
Machine
Sewing
Fabric Design
Step and
repeat designs,
stencils,
stamps
37 (5)
June 1-5
Fabric Design
Step and
repeat designs,
stencils,
stamps
38 (5)
June 8-12
Fabric Design
Finals
Tie dye
Finals
Final -Sewing machine parts and rules
Independent project- short list of elastic waist
pants/shorts, elastic waist skirt, circle skirt, messenger
bags
Independent project- short list of elastic waist
pants/shorts, elastic waist skirt, circle skirt, messenger
bags
What is Pantone/ What are inspirations/how to future
trends
Put together your garment into an outfit
Create a product or service to offer at Art and Music
festival- compile information regarding pricing and
materials(September issue video)
Create a product or service to offer at Art and Music
festival- compile information regarding pricing and
materials
Patterns in textile design- Seniors Create final
Illustrations- and Tie Dye
Underclassmen create 4 panels of step and repeat
designs – Sharpie and Acrylic, Glue resist, Stencils,
Stamps
Patterns in textile designUnderclassmen create 4 panels of step and repeat
designs – Sharpie and Acrylic, Glue resist, Stencils,
Stamps
Patterns in textile design- Underclassmen create 4
panels of step and repeat designs – Sharpie and
Acrylic, Glue resist, Stencils, Stamps
Create a resist scarf design. Hemming.
Senior finals – Critique and exit survey.
Finals and exit survey
Fabric dyes and tie dying- T-thirts
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HW: Study for final
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HW: Collect and organize a look book
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HW: Collect and organize a look book
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HW: Photos of you in your garment in a
variety of styles
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HW: Create a vision for your own brand
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27
HW: Select an object to abstract - from most
realistic to most abstract in steps (worksheet)
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HW: Seniors create a final set of illustrationsor an independent project sewing
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HW: Underclassmen get vocabulary sheet for
textiles and dyeing- to read and know
HW: Seniors create a final set of illustrationsor an independent project sewing
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HW: Underclassmen get vocabulary sheet for
textiles and dyeing- to read and know
HW: Research tie-dye techniques.
Study for finals.
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HW: Study for finals
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39
(2)
June 15-16
+13
Clean up
Inventory of
supplies and
yardage
Finals
Clean up and organize for next year.
HW: Have a good summer
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