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Incorporating Sustainability Into Utah High School's Textiles And Apparel Curriculum, Michelle Clouse

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present

The purpose of this study was to propose sustainability-based curriculum changes to Utah's textiles and apparel (TA) curriculum. This study's specific curriculum change proposals are limited to Sewing Construction and Textiles (SCT) 1 and Sports and Outdoor Design (SOD) 1 courses. The proposed changes were made with the input of 24 Utah FCS TA educators via a research-developed survey on Qualtrics. FCS TA educators were asked to give their input on sustainability topics already taught in their classroom, teaching methods of sustainable topics, potential barriers to incorporating sustainability into the curriculum, and their receptiveness to curriculum change.

The Teacher Attitudes …

Byzantine Textiles: Embroidery, Delphine Dah

BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition

The textile that I will be discussing is the Embroidered Medallion found in the fifteenth to the sixteenth century Byzantine Empire. This rare example of Byzantine embroidery consists of two medallions, one depicting the eagle of Saint John, the other the angel of Saint Matthew, two of the four evangelists. The original piece is paired with the other medallion, which shows the symbol for Mark and Luke. Since their scale is so small it suggests that they are meant to be attached to an epitrachelion, a stole worn by priests and bishops as a symbol of their priest hood.

Case Study Of Byzantium, Shelby Johnson

BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition

The Byzantine Empire (395-1453 CE) was a large cultural center that included a meshing of different societies in terms of trade. Located along the Mediterranean Sea, the empire had a monopoly of sea trade, leading to their multiple years of success under many different ruling emperors. Many different countries brought with them pieces of their culture and textile materials to the Byzantine Empire.

Around 500 A.D. China was known for their silk making textiles, holding the secret of their creation for many years until a group of traveling monks in Europe were able to smuggle out silkworm eggs from China, …

Graduation Quilt, Brittany Fitzgerald

USU Student Folklore Fieldwork

[A rectangular quilt with a pattern of concentric squares, worked in rings of alternating white and purple. The purple consists of triangles in several different patterned fabrics in different shades. The border is solid purple at a ninety-degree angle to the squares, and the backing is dark purple. The quilt is about the right size for a standard twin bed.]

Handmade Christmas Stockings, Brittany Fitzgerald

USU Student Folklore Fieldwork

[Five stockings, each in it's own image, followed by one of them hanging in a line on our mantle. Each has its owner's name spelled out along the top in block letters. The two stockings belonging to my parents are heavily stitched, while the kid stockings have a small number of motifs and the body of the stocking is covered in a vertical pattern.

William: a kitchen scene, crowded with knick-knacks, including a cow pull toy and pots warming on the stove. There are Christmas decorations all over the kitchen.

Michelle: scene shows a bedroom, with a window showing snowfall …

Love Blanket, Brittany Fitzgerald

USU Student Folklore Fieldwork

[Handwritten note reading:

Dear Brittany,

This is your "Love Quilt." I hope you will use it when you are cold or sad, or when you want to watch TV. The reason it is called a love quilt is because I spent many hours making it and while doing so many loving thoughts of you kept my mind occupied.

With much love,

Oma]

[Granny squares connected with a medium pink yarn, with diagonal rows alternating various shades of pink with white.]

Irish Crochet Lace Shawl, Brittany Fitzgerald

USU Student Folklore Fieldwork

[Images of me standing with the shawl draped over my shoulders and with my arms outstretched to show it off, front and back. Image of the shawl spread on the ground shows that it is triangular, with wide lace around the bottom edge, and several floral and abstract motifs against a mesh background.]

Stern, Or Star, Brittany Fitzgerald

USU Student Folklore Fieldwork

[A round white doily framed against a black mat. The central motif resembles an 8-pointed star.]

[Typed note affixed to the back of the frame. It reads:

STERN or Star

Wrought by Giselle M Fitzgerald

The original pattern was brought from Austria by Angela F Smoech. She always wanted to knit these patterns but alas time ran out. I hope when you look at this doily you will fondly remember us both.]

Sewing Technique: Box Pleat, Sandra Bradshaw

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Box Pleat is used to provide a decorative finish and add fullness to a garment. This pleat has two identical folds that meet together and is stitched to ensure it is secure and placed evenly.

Sewing Technique: Patch Pockets, Lindsey Shirley

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An Introduction To Natural Fibers, Usu Extension

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Clothing and Textiles - An Introduction to Natural Fibers

Elements Of Design, Joanne Roueche, Lindsey Shirley

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The elements of design serve as a foundation for the development and creation of all textiles and clothing products, including fabrics for interior spaces.

Level 1b - Fleece Tied Pillow - 204, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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As you prepare to make your Fleece Tied Pillow, you will need to decide whether you want to make a 14, 16, or 18" pillow.

Level 1an - Holes And Ridges Knitted Dishcloth - 103, Debra Proctor

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Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.

Straight Grain Quilt Borders, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen

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Take three measurements as illustrated and average them to determine the length to cut the side borders.

Four Square Pillow, Debra Proctor, Ronda H. Olsen, Karen Biers

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Level 1an - Diagonal Knit Dishcloth - 101, Debra Proctor

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Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.

Level 1an - Double Yarn Knit Slippers - 102, Debra Proctor, Kristine Saunders

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This is a simple basic slipper for knitters just learning how to knit. Two strands of worsted weight yarn are used to make the slippers more durable (and warm).

Level 1b - Reversible 18" Tied Pillow - 203, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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When the pillow cover is completed it should fit snuggly around the pillow form.

Level 1a - Designer Pillowcase - 102, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor

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Select firmly woven 100% cotton or cotton polyester blend fabric that is a minimum of 42" wide.

Level 1b - Reversible 14" Tied Pillow - 201, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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When the pillow cover is completed it should fit snuggly around the pillow form.

Level 2 - Fleece Stocking Hat - 301, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers

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This pattern is fun because you become the designer. With a few simple guidelines you can make your hat to please your taste. The tail can be longer or shorter.

Level 1b - Reversible 16" Tied Pillow - 202, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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When the pillow cover is completed it should fit snuggly around the pillow form.

Make Your Own Knitting Needles, Debra Proctor

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Making your own knitting needles can be fun. Yarn will not slip as easily on wooden knitting needles, making them a good choice for beginners.

Sewing Technique: Basting Stitch, Shanna Haws

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The purpose of a basting stitch is to secure fabric in place while constructing a garment. This stitch is a temporary stitch that is to be removed after the garment is complete.

From Fiber To Fabric: Silk, Kate Black

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Silk is a protein fiber made by silk worms and is the only natural fiber that is a filament fiber. Originally, it was believed that an ancient Chinese princess was the first to discover the process for manufacturing silk fabric from the filament fiber produced by silk worms.

Principles Of Design, Elizabeth Hale, Lindsey Shirley

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The principles of design are essential to the development and production of clothing used by individuals and families around the world.

Sewing Machine: Threading The Bernina 1008 Machine, Kate Black

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Before beginning a sewing project, it is essential to become familiar with the process of threading and using the sewing machine.

From Fiber To Fabric: Cotton, Kate Black

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Even though it is produced in over 90 countries, cotton is the most commonly used fiber in the United States. Cotton is a plant-based fiber composed primarily of cellulose.

From Fiber To Fabric: Wool, Kate Black

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Wool is a natural fiber composed of proteins, as it comes from the fleece of sheep. Over 200 varieties of fleece exist that are used for wool fabric production (Cohen & Johnson, 2010).