Creative Design: Professional
Author: Sherry Schofield (Florida State University)
There are approximately 15,500 skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. providing care for more than 1.35 million people. Unfortunately, most of the individuals suffer from a multitude of aging related issues. To assist this population, I was approached to design a pattern for a "scarf" that could be made and distributed by non-profit organizations across the country to assist these individuals with organizing and keeping safe their personal items as well as providing hand warmth. Specifically, my goal was to create a garment that not only meets the needs of storage and hand warmth, but also to provide a garment that was so much more than a scarf. Considering the multitude of design criteria/restrictions in mind for this specific population, the ideation of a shawl apron began. The finished customizable garment and pattern provides for a highly functional garment that can be completed by novice sewers at a reasonable cost.
Keywords: Elderly, Apron, Functional
How to Cite: Schofield, S. (2020) “Functional Shawl Apron”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.12102
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