SUGGESTED PROBLEMS AND EXPERIENCES


 Problems
What are my clothing needs
and how can they be met in
relation to my share of the
family's dollar?










What do I need to know
about f'br,,I.'. How will
finishes, labeling, and price
influence my selection of
fabrics?

















How can I learn more about
refitting, restyling, and al-
tering clothing for myself
or my fil iii.,


 Experiences
Describe members of own family
or an imaginary family, their
ages, activities, and amount of
money spent on their clothing.
Considering individual's cloth-
ing needs, determine what is
one's fair share of the family
clothing dollar.
Analyze past buying practices
and determine ways to improve
them so as to meet clothing needs
more satisfactorily.
Become familiar with fabrics by
ilr,.itif.'vin materials used in the
dresses that girls in class are
wearing. Investigate the mean-
ing of terms which indicate in-
formation needed when selecting
materials. Find out what new
textiles and special finishes are
on the market and start a col-
lection for class use.
Make simple tests to distinguish
fibers and discuss results in
terms of durability, use and
care.
Study some desirable items
which are included in labeling.
Examine labels for this infor-
mation and use this information
in selecting clothing and ma-
terials.
Examine clothing which would
be worn with greater satisfac-
tion if refitted, restyled, or al-
tered. MIkl;.. plans for restyling,