Textiles

HFED 360
Cheryl Empey, Ed D
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture: Monday, Wednesday. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Lab: Monday, Wednesday. 11:30 to 12:30 a.m.
Office and Phone: Clarke Bldg., Second Floor, Room 223
Telephone: (208) 496-4010
E-mail: empeyc@byui.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 12:00 or by appointment.

Text: Textile Basics, 1st Edition

By Sara J. Kadolph
ISBN-10: 0132620820 | ISBN-13: 9780132620826
Fabric Swatch kit that goes with the book

Mosiah 10:5 And I did cause that the women should spin, and toil, and
work, and work all manner of fine linen, yea, and cloth of every kind,
that we might clothe our nakedness; and thus we did prosper in the
land.

Course Goal: Students will be able to identify a variety of fabrics, their fiber content,
yarns, weaves, knits, finishes, uses and how they are manufactured.
Course
Objectives: Students will acquire experience working with a variety of textiles, fibers
and fabrics through hands-on activities and labs and will:
 Identify characteristics of different textiles through lab experiments
using heat, microscopes, and solvents.
 Summarize the process of the formation of fibers into fabrics.
 Identify examples of specific textiles used in daily life.
 Recognize dyes and finishes to help understand the appropriate way to
store, clean, maintain and use specific fabrics.
 Explore new technologies in the textile industry.
 Predict fabric performance based on fibers, construction methods and
finishes.
 Understand their individual heritage in the contribution of textiles.

Grading: The final course grade will be based on assignments, attendance, and
participation. A letter grade will be based on the following percentile:

94-100% A 74-76% C
90-93% A- 70-73% C-
87-89% B+ 67-69% D+
84-86% B 64-66% D
80-83% B- 60-63% D-
77-79% C+ Below 60% F
Electronic
Devices: Laptops will be used to record your lab results, take quizzes, define
vocabulary and research for this course. The University requires, as
general policy, that electronic devices are to be turned off during class
 time. These devices include laptop computers, cell phones and all other
electronic devices. Technology is to be used only for course related work.
In case of emergency phone calls can be take out in the hall.

Quizzes: Quizzes- will be timed, open book, and taken in I-Learn before the in-
class discussion on the chapter reading. You can take each quiz as many
times as desired prior to due date. As there are no makeup quizzes,
please do not ask for an exception. If you have any questions about the
quizzes, feel free to e-mail me with your concerns, and we’ll discuss them
in class on the day the quiz is due.

Evaluations: Swatch Kit- will be turned in at the beginning, in the middle with 10
interactive notebook pages and completed, at the end of the semester.
Swatch kit can be used for the final.

Student presentations-Three or more will be presented in class.

Presentation power points should be submitted to I-learn, for instructor
approval, prior to the beginning of class on the specified due date.

Labs- are submitted in I-Learn by 6:00 p.m. the day of the lab. A lab is
considered late if it is not submitted at this time. No Late work is
accepted. Those with long hair please pull back and wear clothing that
will be safe around open flame.

Vocabulary- at the end of each chapter are vocabulary words. Textiles

can be it’s own language. In learning a language, frequent exposure and
use of correct vocabulary in the appropriate context is effective. Please
define each word and submit with the corresponding chapter’s lab
assignment on I-learn. Next use correct vocabulary in lab write-ups and
presentations. Incorporate the textiles vocabulary into every day life.

One free assignment- with no questions asked is allowed. Be selective as

to what assignment you choose.
Excluded assignments include: Final, Heritage Paper and Fiber to Finish
Project.

Projects: Knitting- students are require to knit at least a 4 x 4 square piece. Written
instructions can be obtained from instructor or found on the internet. Yarn
and knitting needles are provided each student. Students spun yarn may
also be used for this project.

Fiber to Finish Project- students will be provided clean wool that will be
spun into yarn using the spinning wheels in the lab. Students need to sign
up for a time outside of class to use the spinning wheels. Next the yarn
will be knitted into a textile and then finished with a dye.

Heritage Research Paper- students will conduct research on their

personal ancestry and make a connection to a textile, textile practice or
technique. The paper should include but not limited to: the history of the
textile, connection to the ancestor (at least 4 generations back), pictures
and correct information. It is to be written in APA, 5 pages with Work
Cited.
 Work Days: students will be allowed two work days where they can work
on current projects or try new technique: i.e. Batik, Tie Die, etc.

Attendance: Attendance is vital to deep learning. A 1/3 grade reduction will be taken
off the final grade if student misses more than three classes. On task
means working on class-related projects and not texting or checking your
e-mail. Students are expected to attend for the full class period unless
excused early. Two absences per semester are allowed before your grade
is affected. Use them wisely (i.e. illness, weddings, funerals, reunions,
etc.). Legitimate medical needs, requiring you to miss class excessively,
must be documented.

Support Services: It is the student's responsibility to disclose to the instructor and the
Services for Students with Disabilities Office, 158 McKay Library 208-
496-9210, any special need she/he may have before the end of the first
week of class. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by
this office.

Course Calendar:

DATE PREPARATION TEACH ONE ANOTHER - PONDER/ PROVE

LECTURE LAB
Week 1 1/8 Bring Swatch kit Introduction to class Lab procedures
to class Syllabus Organize samples
1/10 Bring Swatch kit Introduction to Textiles Swatch Kit Due
to class Read Textile Introduction Quiz: Ch. 1
Chapter 1 Lab & Voc. Due

Week 2 1/15 No Class

1/17 Sign up: Fiber Textile Serviceability Quiz: Ch. 2
Report Read Lab & Voc. Due
Chapter 2 Natural Fibers
Week 3 1/22 Read Ch. 3 pp. Natural Cellulosic Fibers Quiz: Ch. 3
48-59 (Cotton and Flax) pp. 48-59
Presentations Natural Fibers
1/24 Read Ch. 3 pp. Natural Protein Fibers (Wool Quiz: Ch. 3
59-73 and Silk) Other Natural fibers pp. 59-73
Presentations Lab & Voc. Due
Natural Fibers
Week 4 1/29 Read Ch.4 pp. Manufactured and Synthetic Quiz: Ch. 4
78-94 Fibers pp. 78-94
Presentations Lab Regenerated
Synthetic Fibers
1/31 Read Ch. 4 pp. Manufactured and Synthetic Quiz: Ch.4
94-112 Fibers pp. 94-112
Presentations Lab Manufactured
 Synthetic Fibers
Lab & Voc. Due
Week 5 2/5 Read Ch.5 Yarns and Thread Quiz: Ch. 5
Lab & Voc. Due
2/7 Guest Speaker Spinning and Weaving Due: Fiber
Demonstration Comparison Chart
Lab: Learn to Spin
and Weave
Week 6 2/12 Read Ch. 6 Woven Fabrics Quiz: Ch. 6
pp. 136-149 Basic Weaves pp 136-149
Lab
2/14 Read Ch. 6 Woven Fabrics Quiz: Ch. 6 pp.
pp. 149-162 Fancy Weaves 149-162
Lab & Voc. Due

Week 7 2/19 No Class

2/21 Read Ch. 7 Knit Fabrics Quiz: Ch. 7
Lab: Learn to Knit
Week 8 2/26 Sign up for Knit Fabrics Lab: Ch. 7
Finish Work on knitting
Presentation Lab & Voc. Due
2/28 Work Day Start Interactive Study Pages
Interactive Study
Pages
Week 9 3/5 Read Ch. 8 Other Fabrics Quiz: Ch. 8
Presentations Lab & Voc. Due

3/7 Other Fabrics Swatch Kit & 10

Presentations Pages
Week 10 3/12 Read Ch. 9 Textile Finishing Quiz: Ch. 9
pp. 209-216 Routine Finishes Routine Finishes
pp. 230-231 Lab: Ch. 9

3/14 Read Ch. 9 Aesthetic Finishes Quiz: Ch. 9

pp. 216-221 Presentations Aesthetic Finishes
Lab: Ch. 9

Week 11 3/19 Read Ch. 9 Functional Finishes Quiz: Ch. 9

pp. 222-229 Presentations Special Purpose
Finishes
Lab Ch. 9
3/21 Read Ch. 9 Presentations Quiz Ch. 9’s
Textile Printing Lab & Voc. Due
Textile Dyeing

Week 12 3/26 Read Ch. 10 Textile Printing Quiz: Ch. 10

Textile Dyeing Lab & Voc. Due
 Lab: Tie Dye &
Batik
3/28 Work Day
Week 13 4/2 Read Ch. 11 Care of Textiles Quiz: Ch. 11
Determining Fabric Quality Plan Stain Removal

4/4 Textiles and the Environment Finish Stain removal

Ancestral Textiles Research lab
Report Due Completed Swatch
Kit Due
Review for Final
Lab & Voc. Due

4/9 Final Exam

Note: The instructor reserves the right to make any necessary and appropriate changes to
the course outline to enhance student learning.