Career Area Clothing and Textiles By Valerie Shaw
Definitions Textiles– fiber, fabric or yarns. Fiber– what fabric is made of. Fabric– yarns woven or knitted together. Seam– where 2 pieces of fabric are sewn together. Fashion– what is in style right now.
Job Description Grow/produce fiber Produce fabric/yarns Design Sew Marketing/Selling Clean
Career Names Farmer Textile producer Tailor/Seamstress Buyer Clothing/Fabric Store Interior Design Fashion Design/ Merchandising Model Repairman Dry Cleaners/ Laundromat
Skills Fast Work with hands Innovative/Creative School skills: math, reading, science, art Work with hands Technical (working with machines) Quality/Accuracy Focused
Classes You Can Take FACS Exploration Fashion Strategies Creative Clothing Sports Clothing/Designer Clothing Interior Design/Advanced Interior Design