Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics, Constructionis a comprehensive bestseller including content on clothing needs, fashion, fabrics, consumer issues, careers, and sewing and serging techniques. Illustrations and photographs emphasize important concepts, illustrate technique and maintain student interest.

Unit 1: Clothing and Society

Chapter 1: Influences on Clothing

Chapter 2: Cultures and Customs

Chapter 3: Clothing and Families

Chapter 4: Clothing and Self-Expression

Unit 2: The Fashion World

Chapter 5: Fashion History

Chapter 6: Fashion Styles

Chapter 7: Fashion Designers

Chapter 8: The Fashion Industry

Unit 3: Color and Design

Chapter 9: Understanding Color

Chapter 10: Understanding Design

Unit 4: Fibers and Fabrics

Chapter 11: Textile Fibers

Chapter 12: Fabric Construction

Chapter 13: Fabric Finishes

Unit 5: Clothing Care

Chapter 14: Clothing Care Basics

Chapter 15: Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Chapter 16: Redesign, Repair, and Recycle

Unit 6: Clothing Selection

Chapter 17: Exploring Options

Chapter 18: Accessing Information

Chapter 19: Evaluating Selections

Chapter 20: Consumer Responsibilities

Chapter 21: Selecting Clothing for Others

Unit 7: The Workplace

Chapter 22: Career Preparation

Chapter 23: Success on the Job

Chapter 24: Fashion Entrepreneurs

Chapter 25: Global Marketplace

Sewing and Serging Handbook

Part 1: Patterns, Fabrics, and Notions

Part 2: Machines and Equipment

Part 3: Getting Ready to Sew

Part 4: Basic Construction

Part 5: Special Sewing Techniques