Course details
TERM: 16 WEEKS X 18 HRS/WEEK = 288 HOURSWEEKLY: LECTURE 5 HOURS/WEEK. LAB 13 HOURS/WEEK
Section 1 - Pattern Making
- Introduction to flat pattern-making methods and concepts
- Mannequin/measurement taking
- Drafting basic pattern blocks - front and back bodice, waistbands, hems
- Draft manipulations - darts
- Draft special components of a garment - fly zipper, kick pleats, vents, pockets
- Design analysis - personal measurements, garment fitting principles, assessing garment fit, alterations to correct fit
- Terminology of garment and pattern parts
- Pattern marking, labeling, and pattern sequence
- Draft sleeve, skirt and pant slopers
- Draft button-up shirt pattern
- Draft dress sloper
- Draft flared/gored/pleated skirt patterns
- Introduce collar/sleeve manipulations
- Introduce and draft patterns for knit fabrics (active wear) - T-shirt, polo shirt, leggings, bodysuit, hoodie, jacket.
- Draft men's bodice sloper, men's shirt
- Draft kid's bodice sloper, princess style line dress
Section 2 - Garment Assembly
- Use of equipment, maintenance, and safety
- Sewing practices
- Sewing tools
- Identifying fabrics and weaves
- Fabric characteristics - grain, weight
- Identifying different types of fusing
- Threading a machine
- Practice sewing straight line, curve line and back stitch
- Using notches
- Construct special components of a garment - fly zipper, kick pleats, vents, pockets
- Cut, mark, and sew garments
- Construction techniques - stitches, seams, hem finishes, zipper applications, waistband applications, pleats, vents, pockets, and lining
- Garment assembly methods and sequencing
- Complete sewing sample reference booklet
- Sew samples constructed from your manipulated pattern blocks for a 6-piece collection
Eligibility / Requirements
No prior experience required to take this course.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
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