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Intermediate Apparel Construction
Course: TEC111

First Term: 2020 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   5.0 Period(s)   5.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Intermediate clothing construction techniques. Emphasis on fit and construction details of commercial patterns.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Operate the sewing machine, serger, and other sewing tools effectively. (I)
2. Use pressing equipment correctly and apply pressing techniques during the construction of garments. (I)
3. Take accurate body measurements to select pattern sizes and styles appropriate for figure type. (II)
4. List information provided on back of the pattern envelope. (II)
5. Use pattern envelope fabric yardage chart to purchase appropriate fabrics for garment styles and sizes. (II)
6. Fit and alter intermediate-level commercial patterns. (II)
7. Measure and pin pattern pieces accurately following guide-sheet diagrams. (II)
8. Cut and mark patterns using a variety of marking methods. (II)
9. Prepare woven fabrics and straighten grainlines for pattern layouts. (II, III)
10. Select compatible interfacings and fashion fabrics for clothing construction projects. (III, IV)
11. Apply fusible and sew-in interfacings to fashion fabrics. (IV)
12. Interpret and follow pattern guide-sheet symbols, diagrams, and instructions accurately to construct intermediate-level garments. (V, VI)
13. Apply clothing construction and pressing techniques to specialty seams, seam finishes, contour darts, collar, zippers, professional hems, and topstitching. (V, VI)
14. Construct blouse/shirt with convertible collar, set-in sleeves, buttons and buttonholes; and skirt/pants with zipper, waistband and topstitching. (VI)
15. Evaluate the construction and fit of garments. (VII)
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. Equipment
   A. Sewing machine
   B. Serger
   C. Intermediate Sewing tools
   D. Professional steam-iron
   E. Intermediate Pressing equipment
      1. Press-cloth
      2. Tailor`s ham
      3. Seam roll
      4. Sleeve board
II. Patterns
   A. Measurements
   B. Selection
      1. Styles
      2. Figure type
   C. Envelope information
      1. Suggested fabrics
      2. Fabric yardage chart
      3. Garment views
      4. Notions
   D. Fit/alterations
   E. Guide-sheet
      1. Symbols
      2. Fabric key
      3. Diagrams
      4. Instructions
III. Woven Fabrics
   A. Selection
   B. Preparation
      1. Pre-wash
      2. Pressing
      3. Grainline
      4. Layout
   C. Placement of pattern pieces
      1. Measuring
      2. Pinning
   D. Cutting
   E. Marking methods
      1. Invisible marking tools
      2. Pin and press method
      3. Tailor tacks
IV. Interfacing
   A. Nonwoven
      1. Fusible application
      2. Sew-in application
   B. Woven
V. Construction Techniques
   A. Applying seam finishes
      1.Turned and stitched
      2. Hong Kong finish
   B. Specialty seams
   C. Contour dart
   D. Hems
      1. Hand-sewn vertical stitch
      2. Narrow hem
   E. Continuous Lap for sleeves/cuffs
   F. Collar
      1. Trim undercollar
      2. Apply interfacing to upper collar
      3. Stitch pointed corners
      4. Trimming
      5. Point-turning
      6. Pressing
      7. Understitching
   G. Buttons
      1. 4-Hole button
      2. Button with thread shank
   H. Standard Buttonholes
   I. Zippers
      1. Lapped
      2. Invisible
      3. Fly-front
   J. Pressing techniques
      1. Seams
      2. Collars
      3. Facings
      4. Sleeves
      5. Zippers
      6. Hems
VI. Intermediate Garment Project Construction
   A. Blouse or shirt
      1. Pattern fitting/alterations
      2. Fabric preparation, layout, cutting, marking
      3. Darts, seams
      4. Collar
      5. Front facing
      6. Side seams, hem
      7. Buttons, buttonholes
   B. Skirt/pants
      1. Pattern fitting and alterations
      2. Fabric preparation, layout, cutting, marking
      3. Darts, seams
      4. Zipper
      5. Waistband
      6. Hem
      7. Closure; hook and eye and button and buttonhole
VII. Evaluation of Garments
   A. Blouse or shirt
      1. Construction
      2. Fit
   B. Skirt and pants
      1. Construction
      2. Fit
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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