A teacher describes a dollmaking project she used with her coeducational sixth grade class. Pictures of the students' rag and stocking dolls illustrate the article. (SJL)

This article provides instructions on inkle loom weaving, from the construction of the loom through the weaving process. This article is one of seven in this issue on fiber arts. (SJL)

Instructions are given for braiding, a special weaving technique, requiring no loom, which is designed to produce narrow bands such as belts, straps, and wall hangings. (Author/SJL)

Content analysis of 64 college clothing-and-textiles programs found only four courses required by at least 50%: basic construction, costume history, textiles, and social/cultural/psychological aspects of clothing. These courses may constitute a core curriculum for the program area. (SK)

ALTHOUGH THIS GUIDE PROVIDES RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR THE TRAINING OF CLOTHING MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS, THE TEACHER WILL NEED TO ADAPT IT TO THE NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES OF HER TRAINEES AND TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. UNDER THE EMPLOYER'S SUPERVISION, THE CLOTHING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST ALTERS, CLEANS, PRESSES, REPAIRS, AND…

Instructions are provided for making dolls, or soft people sculptures, by stuffing nylons with cotton and shaping the result with stitching and decoration. This article is one of seven in this issue on fiber arts. (SJL)

Textile design is a subject that encompasses both design and technology; aesthetically pleasing patterns and forms must be set within technical parameters to create successful fabrics. When considering education methods in design programmes, identifying the most relevant learning approach is key to creating future successes. Yet are the most…

This kit has been designed to acquaint the instructor of adult textiles and clothing programs with some of the teaching aids that might be used to improve the learning process. The main parts of the publication include: Preparing and Using Transparencies; Developing a Learning Experience Using a Transparency; A Master Transparency with Overlays;…

This document presents a course in creative textile design. Course objectives are: (1) The student will demonstrate his knowledge and understanding of the principles of design and composition through the completion of a textile design using one or more of the following methods: macrame, weaving, rug hooking, stitchery, applique, or any combination…

This document reports on a course in comprehension and application of various techniques of sculpture and collage, using a contemporary point of view. Students will work with contemporary materials such as wood, metals, plaster, plastics, styrofoam, and many other cardboard basic materials suitable for creative design products. This unit will…

A high school program for future fashion designers. (Editor)