Методические указания по работе с темой "Clothes and Fashions". Дедова С.А - 47 стр.

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                                                                                   3. Safety is especially important for people with disabilities. Because
1. Appearance As you have already learned, clothing can be used to                 movement may be limited, poorly designed clothing may get in the way and
highlight a person’s best features and play down others. In general, the face      cause accidents. If a person is in a wheelchair, the length and fullness of
and upper body should be emphasized. For example, a person on crutches                                              sleeves must not hinder the operation of the
might wear an interesting collar. This would draw attention to the face and                                         chair. Pants and skirts should be full enough
away from the crutches. Some ways in which braces or other features can be                                          to cover the body when seated. Yet they
played down include the following:                                                                                  should not be so full or long that they get in
    ü Sweaters, vests or loose shirts hide irregularities of the upper body.                                        the way. Belts should be attached to the
    ü Raised or lowered waistlines add fullness.                                                                    garment so that they don’t slip or slide.
    ü An unfitted dress or suit creates a sleek figure outline.                                                     Persons who wear braces should choose
    ü Extra fullness at shoulders, waist, or in sleeves makes movement                                              clothing that is loose and full enough to cover
        easier and hides figure problems.                                                                           the brace without getting in the way. When
    ü Elastic waistlines add fullness and increase comfort.                                                         crutches are used, pant length and skirt width
    ü Wide pant legs conceal leg braces.                                                                            are important. Pants that are too long may be
    ü Long skirts give a graceful appearance.                                      caught underfoot and trip the person. Very wide skirts hinder movement. Shoe
    ü Bright colors draw attention to good features and away from                  styles can affect how steady a person is. Shoes with a wide, flat heel are
        disabilities.                                                              safest.

2. Comfort is important if you must sit in a wheelchair or manage with             4. Durability or toughness of fabric and construction must be considered by
braces all day. Looses styles are often most comfortable. Separates rather that    people using braces or crutches. The armpits, elbows and knees or garments
one piece garments may allow for more movement. Tops worn outside look             are strained and rubbed as the person moves. A suede or leather patch may be
neater. Step-in or wrap-around styles may be good choices. Garments that           added to the underarm in order to prevent wear from crutches or armbands.
open in the front are easier. Openings should be large enough for safe and         Garments made from closely-woven fabrics may be reinforced with seam tape
easy dressing. Pleats, gussets (sewn-in fabric extender) and gathers make          at seams and pressure points. An extra layer of fabric inside a sleeve or pant
movement easier and put less strain on fabric and seams. Raglan sleeves have       leg protects the fabric from rubbing.
larger armholes and no shoulder seams. Well-designed pockets can be a real
plus for carrying several items. Sometimes pockets can be lined with plastic       5. Ease of Care People with physical handicaps may exert more energy when
for carrying damp cloths or medicine. Fasteners should suit individual needs.      moving about and thus perspire more heavily. They may also have more
Zippers, for example, are easy to work. But a larger pull tab may be needed        accidents that soil clothing. Therefore their garments should be stain resistant.
for those whose hands or arms are weak. Small buttons are difficult for some       Cleaning should be easy and economical. Garments made of no-iron fabric are
people to manage. Big snaps or buttons may be easier. Velcro fasteners are         good choices. Look for cotton blended with nylon or polyester. Knit fabrics
easy to close, but require some strength to pull apart. Knit fabrics are often a   usually don’t need ironing.
good choice. Knits stretch, making dressing easier. Cottons or cotton blends
are cooler in hot weather. Woolens are more comfortable in cold weather.
Also look for fabrics that do not wrinkle easily.
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