Title: Examine cost components.
Course: Fashion Careers I (19201-I) > Section: Using Apparel Production Techniques

Examination of costs should involve

- constructing
- manufacturing
- altering
- repairing
- apparel and textile production processes
- additional cost of
  - garment
  - labor
    - mass production
    - wholesale vs. retail prices.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors should a consumer consider when deciding to make a fashion purchase?
- Why is it important for manufacturers to research prices and obtain bids before making a materials purchase?

Communication

- What questions need to be answered to assess the costs of constructing, manufacturing, altering, or repairing textile products?
- How do retail establishments communicate sales and promotions of fashion apparel and accessories?

Leadership

- How might ethics play a role in determining the customer costs of fashion apparel and accessories?
- How does creativity of design influence the pricing of a textile product? How might this be calculated into cost?

Management

- What is the difference between wholesale and retail cost?
- How can consumers practice good money management when making fashion purchases?