Fashion Designer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many clothes are sewn from long, thin threads that are twisted together, a bit like a braid of hair.
Through history
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Long ago
People sewed clothes by hand for a very long time, using small sewing tools made of bone or metal and thread made from plants or animal hair.
Tools of the trade
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Tape Measure
A soft, bendy ruler that wraps around a body. Designers use it to measure how big a sleeve, waist, or hem should be.
A day in the job
- Morning SketchesThe designer grabs a cup of tea and sketches new clothing ideas, choosing colors and drawing little notes about each one.
Words to know
- Pattern
- A paper shape that shows exactly where each piece of cloth should be cut. Put them together and they make a whole outfit!
Quiz time
Fashion designers can only design clothes for grown-ups.
A designer can test a jacket by putting it on a model and checking how it moves.