Did you know that you can make clothing out of everyday items such as gum wrappers, tires, bamboo, and aluminum foil? Learn how textiles are woven into the fabric of life. Fashion, Fabric, and Design 1 will help you develop skills in the selection, purchase, design, care, and construction of textile products. The course emphasizes critical thinking skills needed for making wise consumer choices and career decisions. Integration of the Family and Consumer Sciences Pre-Professional Assessment Certification (Pre
-PAC) competencies and the student organization, Family Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), greatly enhances this curriculum.