This booklet on clothing, 1 in a series of 12 covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook gives wardrobe planning, buying, and care information. The first three sections consider the functions of clothing, the importance of…

The policies, purposes, and guidelines of "Stage 40," an educational repertory company for students, are presented in this paper, which also explains how the company functions. The paper discusses the company's history, the relationship between the company and academics, and the responsibilities of a company member. Letters by the board…

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a successful community college in New York's garment district, is a fashion industry in minature. Two-thirds of the courses are technical or professional, the remaining are liberal arts and placement of graduates runs at 85-90 percent per year. (Author/PG)

This booklet outlines facts that should be considered during a new employee's initial weeks with a firm, in this case a clothing manufacturer; particular emphasis is placed on the principles of good selection and training. Various sources are also given from which to get help in implementing the basic principles described. The following points are…

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)

Examines the cost of living in France, in terms of salaries and expenditure, and compares the general picture to that in the United States. (AM)

Describing the many domestic uses of the buffalo by American Indians, this brief article presents insight into a generalized picture of the American Indian cultural background. (JC)

Using a mood scale, a measure of the intensity of depression, and ideal and perceived clothing and appearance self-concept scales, researchers collected data from two groups of women over a 28-day time span. One conclusion was that clothing may be used in an attempt to boost self-concept and mood. (JB)

Suggests ways to create appropriate, well-fitting, economical costumes. (PD)

Discusses the importance of exercising in barefeet. (AN)

Investigates the relationship between dress and personality for both males and females by matching four clothing variables and various categories of personality traits. (MH)

Investigates the design history of women's household sewing patterns as that history is recorded in United States Patent Records. Finds that the history of home sewing patterns illustrates a key aspect of usable design: the interrelationship between a device and its documentation and the way changes to both enhance overall product usability. (RS)