Based on people's implicit expectations about how high and low self-monitors will present themselves, it was hypothesized that observers would be able to infer dispositional characteristics of the two personality types from their clothing preferences. To test this hypothesis, prototypical wardrobes were empirically constructed for the high and low…

International units on clothing for grades K-3 and on soil evaluation for grades 4-6 include materials needed, teacher preparation, class activities, and resource materials. (KM)

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;…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 7 and 8. SUBJECT MATTER: Home Economics: foods, clothing, and related areas. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is in two main sections--food and related areas, and clothing and related areas. Each section is subdivided as follows: introduction, adopted texts and approximate length of units, special information…

A brief history of the American Indians of Michigan is presented in this booklet. Separate sections are devoted to each of the 3 tribes: The Chippewa, the Ottawa, and the Potawatomi. Each tribe is described in terms of its economic life, clothing and handicrafts, political system, and religious ideas. Also described are the 4 Indian reservations…

Describes an introductory fiber arts unit for children and university students based on weaving the traditional Scottish tartan plaid on the floor or table loom. Concludes that the tartan plaid presents students with a satisfying artistic medium which can be mastered by all age levels. (GEA)

This study investigated consumers' valuation of clothing on the basis of aesthetic and utilitarian qualities. Findings indicated that subjects were willing to pay the most for high aesthetic items regardless of utility and the least for low aesthetic, low utility items. (JB)

Examined same-sex awareness by comparing the visual attention of 51 college students toward stimulus persons. Results showed men looked longer at slides of women both clothed and in bathing suits than slides of men, and women looked longest at slides of clothed women. Results suggested intrasex competitiveness and intersex attraction. (JAC)

Adhering to the rule that "costumes are not clothes" and listing 100 musicals under 8 general categories, this guidebook applies a "crossover system" whereby costumes from one show can easily be altered for any other show within the same category. The eight costume styles used in the guide are labeled: Medieval/Shakespearean;…

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

Much of the stress on teachers and students during clothing construction laboratories can be eliminated by (1) appropriate planning, including selection of objectives, choice of projects, and well-defined grades; (2) classroom management, including organization of time, space, equipment, and students; and (3) alternation of demonstrations and…

Assessed effects of uniform and religious status of interviewers on Catholic and non-Catholic interviewees. Analyses revealed significant main effect differences in length of interview and interviewee attitude. Female interviewees responded more conservatively than males, Catholics responded more conservatively than non-Catholics, and all subjects…

Provides detailed instructions for constructing a pattern and, then, making a shirt suitable for use in classical and period plays. Suggests variations to adapt the shirt to specific needs. (JMF)