Summary: Touring Issey Miyake's design studio and factory as well as spotlighting his garments on the runway, this program presents a total look at one of the world's leading fashion designers. Half innovation, half invention, Issey's use of pleats and twists has opened up a whole new world of possibilities in fabric by exploiting texture and wrinkles. The process of folding and twisting the fabrics by...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: If the average consumer only knew the mind-boggling process behind the yarn in a sock or sweater! This video illustrates yarn production methods and the various properties of woven and knitted fabrics. It explores the reasons for twisting yarns, discusses S and Z twists and plied yarns, and shows fibers being prepared for spinning as well as finished slivers. Students witness fancy yarn...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: While human technology has produced a range of useful fibers, the world of textiles continues to value nature's magnificent materials. This video introduces students to the differences between natural and synthetic fibers, then divides the first category into animal, vegetable, and mineral. A range of protein-based fibers are discussed, including their herd-animal sources and the methods by...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: What wheat is to bread, cotton is to textiles. But the "white gold" that has lined the coffers of cloth manufacturers for centuries has also brought about economic and environmental harm. This program examines the global impact of cotton production and its effect on vulnerable populations. Viewers learn how pesticides, insecticides, and irrigation systems used to grow cotton have increased...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Get your students ready to sew! This video covers safety in the sewing lab, notions for sewing, hand-sewing basics, and an introduction to the sewing machine. Sewing projects include a pillowcase, fleece hats and mittens, a tote bag, name pennants, pillows, and other easy projects from Haan Crafts and To-Sew. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Going behind the scenes to discover how the fashion industry works, this video features commentary from industry insiders as it guides young people through the skills and education that a career in fashion requires. Among the high-skilled positions profiled are fashion designer, textile designer, technical designer, technical illustrator, buyer, entrepreneur, marketer, and teacher. Correlates...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010