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Pattern Design I
Course: TEC225

First Term: 2004 Fall
Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   4.4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Creative expression through flat pattern in applying principles of art to clothing design. Various resources for design inspiration



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the flat pattern method of pattern design. (I)
2. Select and use equipment and materials for pattern design. (II)
3. Explain the difference between full scale and half scale basic patterns. (II)
4. Select and alter a basic pattern of correct body type and size. (III)
5. Construct a muslin shell using a basic pattern. (IV)
6. Evaluate the fit of a muslin shell. (IV)
7. Alter fitting problems in a muslin shell. (IV)
8. Construct a sloper using and altered muslin shell. (IV)
9. Label the sloper with standard pattern markings. (IV)
10. Explain the process of designing patterns using the sloper. (IV)
11. Explain the methods of slashing and pivoting a sloper when designing darts or dart equivalents. (V)
12. Use the sloper to create various half-scale pattern designs. (V)
13. Create a full scale pattern for a garment using a sloper. (VI)
14. Evaluate the designed and constructed garment. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Pattern Design: Flat Pattern Method
   A. Creativity
   B. Economy
   C. Original designs
II. Equipment and Materials
   A. Tools
      1. French curve
      2. Ruler, tape measure, tissue
   B. Half scale patterns vs. full scale patterns
   C. Commercial basic pattern
   D. Muslin fabric
   E. Art board
III. Perfecting the Fit of Patterns
   A. Measurements
   B. Figure type and sizing
   C. Figure problems
   D. Alterations
IV. Development of Guides for Pattern Design
   A. Muslin shell
      1. Construction
      2. Marking
      3. Evaluation of fit
      4. Alterations
   B. Sloper
      1. Characteristic
      2. Labeling
      3. Construction
      4. Use
V. Variations of Garment Design in Half Scale
   A. Bodice darts
      1. Guidelines for changing darts
      2. Dart size, length and shape
      3. Pivot method for changing darts
         a. Moving darts
         b. Combining darts
         c. Dividing darts
      4. Slash method for changing darts
         a. Moving darts
         b. Combining darts
         c. Dividing darts
      5. Releasing darts
      6. Converting darts to gathers
      7. Seam lines from darts
   B. Yokes
      1. Front yoke
      2. Midriff yoke
      3. Partial yoke
      4. Back yoke
   C. Button and buttonhole closure
   D. Facing
      1. Shaped facing
      2. Bias facing
      3. Armhole facing
   E. Necklines
      1. Boat neckline
      2. Built-up neckline
      3. Cowl neckline
   F. Collars
      1. Collar rules
      2. Collar styles
         a. Flat collars
         b. Full-roll collars
         c. Partial roll
         d. Bias collar
         e. Ruffle collar
         f. Shawl collar
   G. Skirt darts
      1. Dart characteristics
         a. Length
         b. Pivot point
         c. Dart shape
         d. Width
         e. Placement
      2. Pivot method
         a. Moving darts
         b. Combining darts
         c. Dividing darts
      3. Slash method
         a. Moving darts
         b. Combining darts
         c. Dividing darts
      4. Dart equivalents
   H. Skirt styles
      1. Basic four gored skirt
      2. A-line skirt
      3. Flared skirt
      4. Eight gored skirt
      5. Circular skirt
   I. Pants
      1. Straight leg
      2. Flared leg
      3. Harem pants
      4. Culottes
   J. Sheath dress
      1. Combining bodice and skirt
      2. Releasing waistline darts
      3. Flare added to skirt
      4. Overblouse
   K. Sleeves
      1. Ease in sleeve cap
      2. Cuffs
      3. Sleeve styles
         a. Puffed
         b. Short
         c. Three-quarter
         d. Coat
         e. Bishop
         f. Kimono
         g. Raglan
VI. Original Design
   A. Fashion
      1. Picture folder
      2. Illustration of ideas
   B. Creating a pattern
      1. Sloper
      2. Original tissue pattern
      3. Markings
   C. Constructing a garment
   D. Evaluating pattern and garment
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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