Reviews the history of ready-to-wear production, describes how computer technology is changing production methods, and discusses the future of clothing construction and instruction. (SK)

Discussion and observations may promote further research and continuing discovery appropriate to the complex field of clothing behavior. The author states that only through analysis of the combined aspects of social, psychological, and physical attributes of clothing can consumers find satisfaction in the attainment of ultimate goals. (CT)

Describes procedures taken by apparel design students, working in an industrial setting, in designing functional clothing for coal miners as part of the Armco Steel Corporation's Student Design Program. (TA)

An informal consumer interview study, using 187 men, was conducted to highlight directions that clothing and textiles education and research might take. Mentioned most often were problems of fabric durability and garment construction as well as size and fit. Suggestions for curbing economic waste in the male fashion industry and implications for…

Explains how an apparel and textile exhibition can benefit the institution that underwrites the project, the department that sponsors it, the community, and the apparel design teacher (through the chance for professional recognition). Methods for planning such an exhibition are given. (CT)

A study assessed the information needs of catalog shoppers who buy clothing. A majority of the respondents regarded price, garment care, and fabric information vital to catalog purchases of clothing. (JOW)

In designing clothing to serve a particular function, home economics students developed an appreciation for a variety of interrelationships, and possibilities for contributions in the functional design of clothing became apparent. (AG)

The value of the program was the realization by the participants that they had a skill for which others would pay. They also gained practical experience in communication, record-keeping, and manners necessary in dealing with each other and with customers. (AG)

The Department of Textiles, Clothing, and Merchandising in the College of Home Economics at the University of Kentucky has developed a cataloging, storage, and retrieval system for their expanding historical costume collection. (LH)

A study examined 197 college students' impressions of memory skills and personality of older adults and the relation of these impressions to clothing cleanliness and condition. It found that clothing cleanliness and coordination affected attitudes and also interacted with the gender of the older person to affect those impressions. (JOW)

In teaching home economics students the rudiments of historic costume and furnishings, Dr. Tortora describes her approach in helping students understand these two aspects of applied art better by setting them within the historic and artistic framework. (Author)

Elements involved in organizing and conducting the Drexel University's annual student fashion design program are discussed. (TA)

As computer-assisted design (CAD) become an integral part of the fashion industry, universities must integrate CAD into the apparel curriculum. Louisiana State University's curriculum enables students to collaborate in CAD problem solving with industry personnel. (SK)

A research project at Florida State University developed teaching materials for secondary home economics teachers faced with teaching hand and machine sewing and other clothing construction skills to visually handicapped students. The article gives some suggestions for presenting instructions and adapting equipment for cutting and sewing garments.…