Textiles

Fashion, textiles....

http://www.vintagesewing.info/1930s/33-pt/pt-02.html

http://www.fashion-era.com/

Another way to reuse patterns is to iron the patterns to freezer paper. (I use Reynolds) You can then punch a large hole through them and 'hang' the pattern. Have the students trace it using tailor's chalk or a marking pen. Also, use weights instead of pins, as it is hard to pin through heavy laminate or paper. Laminate the instructions. You could also have the students, working in groups,list the order of operations by reading through the instructions. This makes them 'think through' all the steps before beginning. (critical thinking)

To save money I purchased patterns (all boxers but several in each size) through the McCalls school program. They were only 99 cents. I then laminated them and cut them out. They lasted for 7 semesters- with the pin holes being the only "problem". When I went to purge them I allowed students to take a pattern home if they desired. I then had a class set of pattern envelopes and guide sheets that we used in class to learn about those!

Here is the website- http://www.mccallpattern.com/list/sew_cool_in_school/page-1

The patterns were 99 cents when I bought them in 2005. I don't know if they still are but you have to register to get that cost?? Or if they have raised prices.

You can also try calling or emailing- 1-800-McCall's ( 1-800-622-2557 ) or email info@sewcoolinschool.com

I cut my patterns out of a heavy weight interfacing. It is easy to pin down and last a long time. Sometimes I have parents (or grandparents) that donate fabric that they don't want anymore, and that helps with some that cannot afford to buy any.