This competency-based preservice home economics teacher education module on clothing the individual and family is the first in a set of two modules on textiles and clothing in economically depressed areas. (This set is part of a larger set of sixty-seven modules on the Management Approach to Teaching Consumer and Homemaking Education [MATCHE]--see CE 019 901-967.) Following a module objective and overview, two units of instruction are presented: (1) identifying needs (with lessons on values, needs, and resources; and comparative shopping) and (2) developing self-concept through clothing and personal appearance. Each unit includes an objective and overview. Lessons contain a narrative summary, suggested activities, and resources. A module pre/posttest (with answer key) concludes the document. (Workshop proceedings relating to the development of these modules are available in the ERIC system as CE 019 896-899; also available is a module on utilizing FHA-HERO as an instructional strategy to expand and strengthen the home economics instructional programs [CE 019 900].) (CT)