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Advanced Clothing Construction
Course: TEC124

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   5.0 Period(s)   5.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Advanced garment construction techniques, pattern alteration and fit and techniques used on specialty fabrics.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Select appropriate fabric, lining, interfacing, and patterns for garments constructed in class. (I)
2. Use sewing tools and pressing equipment appropriately during the construction process. (I)
3. Alter patterns to improve fit. (II-III)
4. Straighten grainline on fashion fabric and lining. (IV)
5. Layout, cut, and mark fashion fabric, lining, and interfacing. (IV)
6. Construct keyhole and bound buttonholes. (V)
7. Construct welt and lined patch pockets. (V)
8. Construct four-point collar on garment. (V)
9. Construct and attach shoulder pads/shapes. (V)
10. Set-in sleeves, construct and attach sleeve heads, and hem sleeves. (V)
11. Apply appropriate hemming technique to garment. (V)
12. Construct and attach lining to garment. (V)
13. Match balanced and unbalanced plaids and stripes. (VI)
14. Apply seam finishes and other construction techniques specific to specialty fabrics. (VII)
15. Evaluate the construction and fit of garments constructed in class. (VIII)
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. Garment Construction
   A. Materials
      1. Fabric
      2. Lining
      3. Interfacing
   B. Patterns
   C. Equipment
      1. Sewing
      2. Pressing
II. Alterations
   A. Bodice
   B. Sleeves
   C. Waist
   D. Hips
III. Pattern Fitting
IV. Fabric Preparation
   A. Grainline
   B. Layout
   C. Cutting
   D. Marking
V. Garment Construction
   A. Buttonholes
      1. Keyhole
      2. Bound
   B. Pockets
      1. Welt
      2. Patch
   C. Collar (4-point technique)
   D. Shoulder pads/shapes
   E. Sleeves
   F. Hem
   G. Lining
VI. Plaid and Stripes
   A. Balanced
   B. Unbalanced
VII. Specialty Fabrics
   A. Velvet and napped fabric
   B. Silky and sheers
   C. Lace
   D. Leather and faux leather
VIII. Garment Evaluation

 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2016

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.