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Introduction
With updated information and new and improved illustrations and fea-
tures, this edition of Apparel: Design, Textiles & Construction is designed to
introduce you to the world of apparel and fashion. You will learn about the
purposes and history of clothing and fashion, as well as the apparel and textile
industries in the United States and worldwide. You will also learn about ward-
robe planning and clothing care, including ways of repairing, redesigning, and
recycling clothes. An introduction to the elements and principles of design
will enable you to design attractive and appropriate clothing, and information
about natural and manufactured fi bers and fabrics will help you understand
the science of textiles. In this edition’s seven-chapter unit on clothing construc-
tion, you will be invited to apply your knowledge as you learn about patterns
and about basic and advanced sewing techniques. Finally, you will learn about
careers in apparel and fashion and about how to prepare yourself today for
your future career.
Throughout this text, you will learn how to identify, evaluate, and con-
struct a wide array of design, textile, and apparel options. Hundreds of photos
and diagrams effectively illustrate design concepts, textile information, and
clothing construction.
This edition of Apparel: Design, Textiles & Construction refl ects contem-
porary life and includes opportunities for applying apparel-related skills in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Special features focus on
interesting historical facts, cutting-edge trends, and the latest technology. At
the end of each chapter, you will fi nd a wealth of practical questions and activi-
ties to help you evaluate and apply what you have learned. Core Skills activities
help you apply chapter content using skills in writing, speaking, math, and
technology. In addition, CTE career readiness practice activities help you apply
your knowledge to workplace situations. Because involvement with student
and professional organizations is key to career success, the FCCLA activities at
the end of each chapter reinforce teamwork, workplace skills, and community
involvement.