Bag Market
ObjectiveGiven a lecture and supplies, the student will design and price a purse, exhibiting at least five elements of fashion design with complete accuracy.SetA collection of purses & bags...
View ArticleOnline Fashion Design
On a recent internet search I found the coolest online fashion design sites that allows you to dress a model with real designer clothes and accessories. You can even change the facial expressions of...
View ArticleQuality Clothing
Objective Students will analyze and evaluate clothing’s cost per wear, a garment’s construction, and perceived value.SetPut the students in groups and give them piles of clothing to look at. Have them...
View ArticleClothing & Fashion Design PowerPoints, Worksheets & Links
Lesson PlansHat Designs (Word)Sewing Foundations (PDF)Sewing Techniques (Word)3 Hour Unisex Shorts Collars, Curtains & Kings: Exploring the History of Lace Saris, Kimonos, Togas & Smocks:...
View ArticleFantastic Fabric Flowers
Fabric flowers look so challenging to make but they really are quite simple. Inspire your students to embellish and accessorize their clothing projects with fabric flowers!ObjectiveInspire students...
View ArticleProject Accessory Classroom Style
Based on the My Lifetime show, Project Accessory this lesson will challenge your students to design accessories for an outfit of their choice. The objective of this lesson is to test student’s design...
View ArticleTie up your Administrator: Design Challenge
This creative lesson is a design challenge that reaches beyond your classroom. Students are put in groups and assigned an administrator to interview and then design a tie for. This lesson focuses on...
View ArticlePolyvore: Virtual Fashion Curation
Time frame: Once you get them going they are not going to want to stop!ObjectiveElements & Principles of designColor SelectionVisual LayoutSet MaterialsComputer lab and projectorThis one is tricky...
View ArticleRunway Recycle/Refashion Project
This exciting project was inspired by Project Runway. I have fill three suitcases with consignment items and put students in project groups. Groups choose a suitcase and refashion a garment out of the...
View ArticleThe Future of Fabrics
In case you’ve missed it, here are a few of the up and coming technologies in the fiber and fabrics world. Use these clips, lectures, and articles as introductions or fillers with your other lessons....
View ArticleRecycled Sweater Challenge
Lately I've seen a lot of really innovative projects made out of old sweaters, especially on Pinterest. This got me thinking about what a great project this would be for my students to practice the...
View ArticleFashion: Barbie Draping Project
How many of you remember playing with Barbie when you were little? Furthermore, how many of you remember designing clothes for said Barbie? I remember both, so I can't wait to share this creative...
View ArticleBody Shapes & Redesigning Barbie Project
We all come in different shapes and sizes so why shouldn't Barbie? As early as March we will be seeing different shapes and sizes of Barbie on toy shelves in stores across the country. This lesson and...
View ArticleTechnology, Sewing & Fashion: What’s New?
t's amazing how technology can influence and change our perception and creativity of things, including sewing and fashion! If you teach sewing and/or fashion, below are some ideas of how technology has...
View ArticleFashion Designer Tribute
Students research famous fashion designers and showcase their major designs in this interactive assignment. Students pay tribute to their fashion designer by creating new, original pieces inspired by...
View ArticleHalloween in the FACS Classroom
You may ask yourself "How does Halloween fit into the FACS classroom?", but actually there are a variety of ways and areas you can incorporate this event or holiday into your classes. If you have any...
View ArticleRoll an Ugly Sweater with the Elements of Design
What started out as a crazy contest for holiday parties, has evolved into a huge seasonal highlight! So, why not incorporate a little "ugly sweater" into your classroom fun? Students are always a...
View ArticleNICU Costume Project
Looking for a warm and fuzzy community service project to do with your classes this Halloween? Check out the project Staci Wallech of Hagerstown, Maryland challenged her child development classes to...
View ArticleIdeas for Teaching Color Schemes
Whether teaching about fashion or interior decorating, color is an important concept to include. Believe it or not there is a lot of depth and meaning associated with choosing color and using it in...
View ArticleFashion Styles Project
Are your students into fashion? Do any of your students sport a specific fashion style? This is a two part project, however, the second part could be optional. It's an easy introductory activity to...
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