MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
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ALPHA & NUMBER:
FT 113
COURSE TITLE:
Clothing Construction Methods I
NUMBER OF CREDITS:
Three (3)
DATE OF OUTLINE:
March 1, 2004
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Introduces sewing tools and equipment.
Treats selection and adjustment of basic
Commercial patterns and construction of
clothes from these patterns to fit figures.
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CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK:
Lect./lab - Five (5)
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PREREQUISITES:
None
COREQUISITES:
None
RECOMMENDED
PREPARATION:
None
APPROVED BY ________________________________
DATE _______________
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GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To develop the students knowledge and skills related to garment construction
including fabric handling, understanding sewing terminology, using basic sewing
tools, operating the sewing machine, applying basic construction techniques, and
evaluating fit of garment on the figure.
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STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a) Safely operate and care for the sewing machine and steam iron.
b) Identify the supplies, tools and notions used in sewing.
c) Define basic sewing terminology.
d) Apply techniques used in fabric handling and garment construction.
e) Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of construction methods.
f) Demonstrate how to take basic body measurements.
g) Perform basic pattern alterations.
h) Apply the fundamental steps in the process of assembling a garment using a
commercial pattern.
i) Evaluate garment construction and overall fit on the figure.
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RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT:
Sewing supplies and tools used in garment construction (.5 hr.)
Safety in operation of sewing machines - single needle and serger ( .75 hr.)
Identification of sewing machine parts and functions (.25 hr.)
Operation of the sewing machine - winding bobbin, threading, backstitching, controlled
handling and cleaning (1hr.)
Operation of the steam iron (.25 hr)
Garment construction techniques (50 hrs.)
seams and seam finishes
hems and hand stitching
corners and V’s
curves and facings
darts
tucks
elastic application
 pockets
sleeves
zippers
buttons
other fastenings
Garment assembly using a commercial pattern - skirt (10hrs.)
taking body measurements and comparing to pattern size
adjusting patterns to fit individual
Garment assembly using a commercial pattern - top (12 hrs.)
taking body measurements and comparing to pattern size
adjusting patterns to fit individual
Evaluate cost, chosen design and overall fit of garment (.5 hr.)
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RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Suggested
requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Safe operation of the single needle and serge machines
Fundamental sewing terminology and tools
Samples of garment construction techniques
Student sewing projects - top/dress and skirt
Quiz/exam
Class attendance
9.
TEXT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:
Text:
Butterick Publishing Co., Vogue Sewing, 2000.
Text may be supplemented with:
Instructors handouts
Fashion periodicals
Pattern company catalogs
Internet resources
Field trips
Instructors Materials:
Fabric, notions and oaktag patterns for demonstration samples
Students sewing supplies:
8” fabric shears
thread nippers
seam ripper
pins and pin cushion
tracing wheel
tracing paper
Scotch tape
#9 sharp needles
#2 pencil
eraser
red colored pencil
press cloth
fabric marker
2-7” nylon zippers
tape measure
12-18” C-thru ruler
safety pins
sewing box
sew-thru buttons (4)
binder
cardstock
fabric and notions for all projects 5 yds. cotton fabric for notebook samples
10.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
Notebook of sewing techniques
Individual projects (2) including cost and evaluation
Fundamental sewing terminology worksheet
Quiz and exam
Class attendance
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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture
Group discussion
Demonstrations
Individualized instruction
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