MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
ALPHA & NUMBER:
FT 60
COURSE TITLE:
Advanced Pattern Making
NUMBER OF CREDITS:
Three (3)
DATE OF OUTLINE:
March 8, 2004
2.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Develops skills in making patterns for
children’s and women’s apparel. Studies
advanced pattern design and construction
techniques using quarter and half scale
pattern blocks.
3.
CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK:
2 hr. lect./3 hr. lab – Five (5)
4.
PREREQUISITES:
FT 215 or consent
COREQUISITES:
None
RECOMMENDED
PREPARATION:
None
APPROVED BY ________________________________
DATE _______________
5.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To further develop student skills in flat patternmaking including asymmetrical designs,
novelty styles and various sloper bodies.
6.
STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a) Interpret design ideas accurately in the pattern making process.
b) Develop advanced pattern designs using the flat pattern method
c) Develop slopers for knit, activewear and jacket bodies
d) Apply appropriate sewing techniques in the construction of the garment designs
e) Evaluate overall design and fit on the figure.
7.
RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT: (80 hrs.)
A. Asymmetrical and intersecting darts
B. Surplice and wrap bodices
C. Skirts
D. Godets
E. Dart less knit sloper
F. Leotard sloper
G. Jacket sloper
H. Sleeves
I. Plackets
J. Hoods
K. Cowls
L. Twists
8.
RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Suggested
requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Patternmaking and sewing exercises
Individual student projects
Quizzes/exams
Class attendance
9.
TEXT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:
Text:
Joseph-Armstrong, Helen, Patternmaking for Fashion Design, latest edition,
Prentice Hall.
Text may be supplemented with:
Instructor handouts
Fashion periodicals
Pattern company catalogs
Students supplies:
L-square
pattern notcher
rabbit ear pattern punch
pattern making white paper
oaktag or tagboard
fabric for all projects
tracing paper, tracing wheel
sewing kit
Scotch tape
colored pencils
dressforms
10.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
Patternmaking exercises
-development and fit
-neatness and accuracy
FINAL project
Class Attendance
11.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Suggested methods might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture
Demonstrations
Class discussion
Student presentations
FT60
90%
10%
5%