Garment Fitting Exercise in Home Economics Class, San Francisco State College (Updated two months ago)

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A student stands on a platform before mirrors while another measures and marks the hem of a skirt using a ruler in a Home Economics class at San Francisco State College. The mirrored setup allows for full view of the garment, emphasizing accuracy and technique in fitting and construction.

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Added to SFSU Over the Years on July 31, 2026.

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  • Identifier: TP-ATA-1869
  • Context: <p>Clothing and textiles courses within Home Economics programs emphasized practical skills such as garment fitting, pattern adjustment, and finishing techniques. Exercises like this prepared students for careers in teaching, dressmaking, and related fields, while reinforcing precision and attention to detail.</p> <p data-start="961" data-end="979"><strong data-start="961" data-end="977">Instruction:</strong></p> <ul data-start="980" data-end="1093"> <li data-section-id="1kozcdn" data-start="980" data-end="1039">Demonstrates garment fitting and hem marking techniques</li> <li data-section-id="16d2x6c" data-start="1040" data-end="1093">Use of elevated platform for accurate measurement</li> </ul> <p data-start="1095" data-end="1113"><strong data-start="1095" data-end="1111">Environment:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1114" data-end="1227"> <li data-section-id="kpopnv" data-start="1114" data-end="1166">Mirrors used to observe fit from multiple angles</li> <li data-section-id="14dp91s" data-start="1167" data-end="1227">Classroom designed for clothing and textiles instruction</li> </ul> <p><strong data-start="957" data-end="968">Purpose</strong>: Training students to measure, mark, and adjust fit accurately.</p> <ul> <li data-start="1033" data-end="1163"> <p data-start="1035" data-end="1163"><strong data-start="1035" data-end="1057">Home Ec connection</strong>: Strong tie to <strong data-start="1073" data-end="1109">clothing and textiles coursework</strong>&mdash;an essential thread of Home Ec education for decades.</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Credits:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Some technical descriptions and historical interpretations were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.</p>
  • Geographic Coverage: San Francisco, CA
  • Type: Still Image
  • Format: Negative
  • Source: San Francisco State University Archives
  • Rights: Public

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