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Sewing for the Home
Course: INT126

First Term: 2019 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Provides students systemic skills and knowledge to plan and construct draperies, shades, pillows, bedding and other home furnishings through instructional projects. Emphasizes techniques used in producing textile goods for the home.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast custom and ready-made items for the home. (I)
2. Measure, estimate, and select fabrics for the design and construction of home textile projects. (II)
3. Select and use equipment required for home sewing projects. (III)
4. Explain and demonstrate construction techniques to produce home sewing projects. (IV, V)
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. Introduction
   A. Soft goods and interior design
   B. Home fashions industry
   C. Careers in home textiles
   D. Ready-made vs. custom designs
II. Design
   A. Graphics and communicating your ideas
   B. Measuring and estimating yardage
   C. Aesthetic considerations
   D. Fabric, notion, and hardware selection
III. Equipment
   A. Selection
   B. Use
IV. Basic techniques
   A. Basic stitches
   B. Seams and hems
   C. Bias tape pointers
   D. Zippers
   E. Embellishment and trim
V. Construction techniques
   A. Windows
   B. Pillows
   C. Bedding
   D. Slipcover
   E. Accents
   F. Other
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 23, 2019

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.