~EMPATHY BELLY~

Wednesday in Child Development we started talking about pregnancy. We pulled out the empathy belly after discussing discomforts of preganancy, to give the students an idea of what it feels like to be pregnant. The belly weighs in at 25 lbs, and even has a bladder pressure to simulate the pains the bladder goes through during pregnancy ;)
The students tried all sorts of things while wearing the belly, like tying their shoes, touching their toes, laying down, walking up stairs, ballet and other dance moves, and even push ups and jumping jacks! It was a great opportunity for them to get an idea of what it would be like to carry around 25 extra lbs. with them, and how hard it is to do ordinary things we do everyday. It gave them a greater respect for pregnant women and all they do.

*SHAPE AND FORM*

Fashion Students:

To find your black fashion silhouette for the Shape/Form portfolio assignment, click on the link below and scroll down the page until you reach the black silhouettes. Click on the time period you would like to use, and then click on the specific silhouette in that time period you would like to use. Save the picture and print it to use in your portfolio.

http://www.fashion-era.com/C20th_costume_history/index.htm

Reminder:

When you type your description, underline the word SILHOUETTE in your description. Make sure to include all relevant information in your description- make it good! If you would like further ideas, please come see Mrs. Fielding to view her examples.

~SKETCHING TEASER~

Take a peak at what my fashion students are currently working on! They are such great designers-stay tuned for more pictures!

~BABY THINK IT OVER~

In Child Development, we do the "Baby Think It Over" program. It gives the students a great opportunity to see what it's like to be a parent. These nine lucky students were in the first group to have the babies. They have the babies for two whole days, and are responsible for taking care of their baby the entire time. This includes feeding, changing diapers, rocking, burping, etc. The babies are electronic, and make real baby noises. Then the computer tells me exactly how well each baby was cared for ;) These ladies all did pretty well- though every single one of them agrees they are NOT ready to be parents!

~SPORTS AND OUTDOOR CLOTHING~

The Sports and Outdoor Clothing students have been practicing making button holes and sewing on buttons. They are doing a great job! Here are some finished samples.

We have such a great atmosphere in class- and part of the reason is due to the fact that the students are willing to teach and learn from each other. Here is a mini serger tutorial given to a couple of students by another.

Keep up the great work guys!

~THE COLOR WHEEL~

In Fashion Strategies we have been learning about the elements of fashion design. One of those elements or "tools" used in design is color. Students learned a lot by mixing paint and creating their very own color wheel to use in class.

They also painted clothing on croquis using different tints, tones, and shades, but unfortunately all of the pictures I have of those are sideways and I can't get them to rotate! Once I figure it out I will post some.

*CLOTHING 1*

In Clothing 1 the students are really getting the hang of using the sewing machines-and I was able to capture several of them in action! They are all doing a great job so far creating their sewing samples-samples they create to master certain skills they will use in future projects.

They also learned how different fabrics are created, and were able to weave using paper.

The sergers are great tools for the students to use in class. They learned how to thread them as well as how to use them.

Stay tuned for pictures of upcoming projects! The next project they will be creating is a backpack, which will be followed by a pair of pj pants.

QUILTERS

This semester I have three quilting students in class. They were wonderful students in the beginning sewing classes over the past two years, so I am excited to work with them in quilting! Because they are mixed in with my beginning sewing classes, they are required to do a lot of research and work on their own. I know they are up to the challenge! I am expecting great things from them this semester.