Textiles, Fashion, and Apparel - FACS Praxis Latest 2023 Graded A

Textiles, Fashion, and Apparel - FACS Praxis Latest 2023 Graded A Ramie Fabric is absorbing of water, and is 3 times stronger than hemp. it has elasticity, luster, and strength fad something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten Examples of fads poodle skirts, nehru jackets, zoot suits, and love beads empire waist This waistline begins just below the bust. -will make the wearer look taller cap sleeve A small, short sleeve which sits on the shoulder, either forming a stiff cap or falling on to the arm to provide minimal coverage. dropped waistline a low, horizontal waistline in a dress or skirt. Drop waists skim past the natural waistline and over the hips inverted pleat (textiles/fashion) formed when 2 equal folds of fabric are folded away in opposite directions-bringing 2 folded edges toward a center point the purpose of including brand names on apparel is to influence consumer buying habits building trust and loyalty leads to customers deciding whether to purchase a product or not, thereby influencing spending habits what is the appropriate type of fabric to wear in high humidity with temps in the upper 90s? cotton. it will keep the sweat away and skin protected from sunlight nylon synthetic fabric -soft, mold- and mildew-resistant and stretchy. It flexes with you as you move and has great recovery, meaning it returns to pre-stretched shape and size polyester Any of a large number of synthetic resins used in making plastics and fibers -man made fiber -holds dye well to prevent fading, but doesn't produce as "rich" of a color as cotton -holds its shape well and doesn't shrink. cotton The plant that produces fibers from which many textiles are woven. Native to India, it spread throughout Asia and then to the New World. It has been a major cash crop in various places, including early Islamic Iran, Yi Korea, Egypt, and the US avant-garde new and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them. haute couture French term for "high fashion", which is expensive, trend-setting, custom-made apparel classic style a simple, traditional style that is always fashionable to be able to use the label Haute Couture... a certain number of formal criteria (number of employees, participation in fashion shows, etc.) must be met for a fashion house to use the label batwing sleeve large sleeves, like wings cape sleeve shoulder cut in the shape of a cape with a sleeve set-in a dropped shoulder kimono sleeve Sleeve style that is cut in one piece along with the garment front and back dolman sleeve -sleeve cut with bodice -extra fabric underarm -seams: top and bottom of arm -needs lots of fabric Pilling formation of tiny balls of fiber ends and lint on the surface of the fabric -a surface defect of textiles -occurs when washing or wearing fabrics crock resistance -is tendency of a fabric or paint to give off color when the surface is rubbed -may occur when it has excess dye or has been improperly dyed Wicking the ability of a fiber to transfer moisture along its surface crease-resistant (adj) when a material like cloth does not leave lines when it was folded or crushed the primary reason why the US apparel industry is at a disadvantage when competing with other countries labor costs environmental pollution of fabrics Textile mills generate one-fifth of the world's industrial water pollution and use 20,000 chemicals, many of them carcinogenic, to make clothes. What is the most environmentally friendly fabric? natural fabrics like organic cotton and linen (made from plants) and Tencel (made from sustainable wood pulp) are more sustainable than man-made fabrics equillibrium price the price at which the quantity of a good demanded in a given time period equals the quantity supplied Federal Trade Commission a federal agency established in 1914 to investigate and stop unfair business practices Textile Fiber Products Identification Act Requires labels to tell what fibers are in the textiles. FTC Care Labeling Rule provides consumers w/ reasonably based instructions for ordinary care of wearing apparel covers manufacturers and importers of textile wearing apparel, manufacturers and importers of piece goods sold to consumers for making apparel, person/entity that directs or controls first 2 when cutting out a pattern piece, notches should be cut out, away from the seam allowance the direction in most woven fabrics that has the greatest give or stretch is referred to as the bias customs and border protection (CBP) Country of origin for most imported products consumer product safety commission (CPSC) flammability; children's products; hazardous substances Iron Used for PRESSING garments. Computerized sewing machine An ADVANCED SEWING MACHINE with many features. Overlocker A specialized machine used for JOINING AND FINISHING FABRICS. Pinking shears SERRATED EDGES for finishing off the edges of fabric to PREVENT FRAYING. A-line A dress or skirt that is fitted at the shoulders, has no waistline seam, and becomes wider at the hemline, or a skirt that is fitted at the waist and becomes wider at the hemline. Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) A non-profit trade organization for North American fashion designers. faux fake, immitation what are the fashion cycles? 1. beginning or rise 2. peak or popular 3. decline Fur Products Labeling Act 1951 -requires that a label state whether the wool used in a textile item is new or virgin or recycled -requires percentage of wool to be on label what are the principles of design in fashion? -balance -rhythm -proportion -emphasis -harmony or unity what are the elements of design in fashion? -line-shade-space-texture-color wardrobe All the clothes and accessories a person has to wear which of the following is an advantage of accessories? they can help you keep up with the latest fashion where and when did the modern industry of fashion design begin The modern industry, based around firms or fashion houses run by individual designers, started in the 19th century with Charles Frederick Worth who, beginning in 1858, was the first designer to have his label sewn into the garments he created. how did world war 2 affect fashion The rationing of materials used in garment production introduced a new simplicity in women's clothing. sustainable fashion products that are made of quickly replenished raw materials and avoidance of the use of dyes that affect the environment difference between natural fibers and manufactured fibers natural fibers come from plants and animals, while synthetic fibers are made from chemical compounds four ways textiles are formed formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, tatting, felting, or braiding these yarns together. four main sources of material for textile production animal (wool, silk), plant (cotton, flax, jute, bamboo), mineral (asbestos, glass fiber), and synthetic (nylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon). weaving currently the major method of fabric production, includes the basic weaves, plain or tabby, twill, and satin, and the fancy weaves, including pile, Jacquard, dobby, and gauze. knitted fabrics fabric made by looping yarns together When you have decided on the pattern, note the pattern number. To get the pattern you 1. Locate the cabinet for the pattern company you need 2. Find the drawer that has the pattern number that you need 3. Find the pattern number in the drawer 4. **check and pull out the correct size for you How do you know which fabric will do well with the pattern you select? Look at the back of the pattern envelope. Find "suggested fabrics" and start with those. As a new sewer, I would recommend choosing one of these. Check the end of the bolt for -Fiber content -Width of fabric -Care method -Special finishes -Price -color -manufacturer All notions are listed on the back of the pattern envelope Notions include -Buttons and other fasteners -Zippers -Hooks and eyes -Elastic -thread Thread should be the same color as the fabric true fabrics used on the inside of the garment Interfacings and linings Basting Stitch Long, loose stitches used for temporary holding Running stitch straight stitch attaching fabrics together Back stitch Stitching a short distance to reinforce stitching in a seam. If available, you may use your machine's "fix" function to lock the stitches at the beginning and end of the seam. Blind Hem stitch A common technique used to create a hem, or "blind hem", hides the stitches on both sides of the garment. Plain Seam the most widely used seam that forms the basis for constructing other types of seams Slot Seam a decorative variation of the lapped seam. edges of two fabric plies are turned under and nearly abutted French Seam a seam that is completely enclosed