Clothing Construction & Design

Checks and Balances

Grades 5-8. Go beyond play money and teach real-life personal finance skills! This classroom activity kit is designed to teach the fundamentals of finance to the middle grades with such things as budget planning, exploring payment options... More.

A Tour of a Fabric Store DVD

Grade 6 and up. From fiber and fabric, to patterns, notions, and understanding the pattern envelope and more, a high school student explains the basics. Includes teaching materials. 20 minutes. Copyright 2002. More.

Laundry 101: Clothing Care for Looking Good DVD

Grade 6 and up. A lively format! The perfect primer on clothing care. Jacki and Duane, two junior high school students, follow five easy steps as they sort, pre-treat, wash, dry, and fold clothes for a clothing drive project. Covers all laund... More.

Nordic Felted Knits

By Gerd Fjellanger. Grade 6 and up. With patterns for felters of all levels of expertise, this project book offers more than 50 colorful, inspirational ideas for traditional garments with a northern European flair. Emphasizing warmth and durabili... More.

Textiles

Grades 7 and up. This mounted collection will teach students how to identify a variety of fibers and textiles. Makes a great display for visual reference. Features cashmere, angora, silk, bamboo, cotton, hemp, soy, rayon, nylon, polyester, kevlar... More.

An Rx for Your Clothes DVD

Grade 9 and up. Investing in the right clothes requires a sizable portion of your budget. This DVD is designed to illustrate a routine care system, basic laundry techniques, and selections of proper cleaning supplies. Also discusses replacing but... More.

History of Apparel Design: 1930 to the 21st Century DVD

Grade 9 and up. The historical significance of apparel design from 1930 to the 21st century is the focus of this original and unique DVD. View exquisite and intriguing fashions designed and sewn by college students in the United States. In additi... More.

Field Trip: Textile Research Center DVD

Grade 6 and up. With this DVD, students tour a modern facility that focuses on one of the world’s oldest industries. At the International Center for Textile Research and Development, they see the testing lab check the strength of cotton fib... More.

Sew Cool Productions DVD

Grade 6 and up. An easy and fun approach to learning how to sew. Discusses the joy of sewing by sharing ideas of creativity. The sewing machine, small equipment basics, and fabrics are introduced. Quick fun projects are featured (patterns and ins... More.

Fashion Frenzy DVD

Grade 6 and up. A tour of 20th Century fashion! What inspires fads, fashions, and classics? How is fashion affected by economic, social, and political events? Follow fashion for 100 years with a teen narrator, fashion expert, vintage clips, and a... More.