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READY TO WEAR CONSTRUCTION, FSHD 1324
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING PROGRAM
LIFESTYLE ARTS & DESIGN CAREERS
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING PROGRAM
READY TO WEAR CONSTRUCTION
FSHD 1324
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Instructor Information
Sherry Reese
Fashion Design Professor
Fashion & Interior Design Department
Central College SJAC 326
713-718-6191
Fax 713-718-6188
Sherry.reese @hccs.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Fundamentals of mass production of apparel, focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and
pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels
of mass produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences
between ready-to-wear and couture construction.
COURSE PREREQUESITE(s)
None
COURSE GOALS(includes competencies, incorporation of SCANS, etc.)
COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)
1. Select suitable materials for basic apparel designs.
2. Show beginning level fabric, pattern layout, and cutting skills.
3. Demonstrate basic stitching skills on industrial sewing machines and basic pressing skills and apply
these techniques to basic garment construction.
4. Use standard industry seam allowances on all projects.
5. Plan, perform, and evaluate an apparel construction project using factory assembly line techniques.
6. Write an evaluation of ready-to-wear construction from different price points.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Course Content
Introduction to course: Supply List, SCANS Projects & Safety Instructions.
Operating industrial equipment
A. Lockstitch machine
B. Serger
C.Blind hemmer
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D. Pressing equipment
Garment construction equipment
A. Fashion theme for garments
B. Suitable fabrics
C. Appropriate interfacing and notions
D. Student choices of materials must be approved by instructor
E. Skirt and blouse must coordinate to create an ensemble that exemplifies fashion theme
First garment - skirt
A. Selection of pattern and fabric in fashion theme
B. Student vote with instructor approval
C. Must have Zipper and separate waistband
D. Fabrics are wool, wool blend, cotton, cotton blend, linen or linen blend ( No rayon)
E. Fabric preparation
F. Cutting and marking
G. Construction demonstrations
H. Supervised construction of skirt
I. First garment submitted for evaluation
Second garment - blouse
A. Selection fabric suitable for pattern in fashion theme
B. No plaids, stripes, or large designs that need to be matched
C. Fabrics are wool, wool blend, cotton, cotton blend, linen or linen blend ( No rayon)
D. Fabric preparation
E. Cutting and marking
F. Construction demonstrations
G. Supervised construction of blouse or jacket
H. Second garment submitted for evaluation
Three store comparison research paper
A. Select different stores
1. Designer boutique (Tootsies, or other approved)
2. Large specialty stores (Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor)
3. Department stores (Dillard's, Macy's Foley's, Palais Royal)
4. Discount stores (Target, Kmart, Loehman's, T.J. Max, Marshall's)
B. Areas of comparison
1. Price range; product differentiation; merchandise timely/seasonal
2. Consumer information available on merchandise
3. Store personnel available, helpful, suitable representative for store
4. Shopping atmosphere: store layout, decor, cleanliness
5. Specific customer: social, professional, economic, cultural level
6. Customer services: delivery, alterations, gift wrap, hours, credit, complaints, refunds
7. Personal opinion
Assembly line project
A. As assigned by instructor
B. Fabric approved by instructor
Stitching techniques notebook
Label design project
Garment critique; Final exam
This course outline may be altered at instructor's discretion.
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SCANS or CORE CURRICULUM STATEMENT
STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE CONPETENCIES - SCANS
The U.S. Department of Labor's Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to
enter the workplace determined that specific competencies must be addressed. HCCS is committed to
preparing every student with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's work environment.
The following competencies will be addressed in this class.
Critical Thinking/Reasoning
After the professor's presentation of suitable fabrics, the student will select an appropriate fabric for
the assigned project.
Organize/Maintain Information
The student will organize a notebook of samples of required seam finishes and use it for reference
during the semester.
COURSE CALENDAR
Course Calendar with Due Dates for Assignments
Week 1: Introduction to course and safety instructions. Machine demonstration. Make sketch of
garment in color. Stitch patterns without thread. Practice threading machine. SCANS projects.
Week 2: Field trip to Universal Fabric, 2804 Bolsover 713-521-4544 (Fabric, thread, 9" regular zipper,
waist-maker, 1/8" fasting tape, skirt hooks).
Week 3: Draft pattern for skirt. Bring supplies (labeled). Straighten grain and press fabric. Layout,
cutting and marking.
Week 4: Continue cutting, marking. Serge all lengthwise seams. Stitch darts front and back. Prepare
center back seam for zipper. Zipper application. Press. Remove basting.
Week 5: Prepare Waistband. Pin and stitch waist band on skirt. complete Waistband. Prepare hem.
Hem skirt. Sew hook on waistband. Skirt due at end of class.
Week 6: Draft jacket pattern. Prepare fashion fabric, layout cutting and marking. cut interfacing for
collar and front facing. Comparison shopping report assigned.
Week 7: Three store comparison report.
Week 8: Stay-stitch neckline directionally. Serge all lengthwise seams except neckline, armholes and
center front seam.
Week 9: Facing application. Stitch side seams of garment. Prepare sleeves. Press facing open. Trim,
grade, clip seam allowance.
Week 10: Set-in sleeve. Stitch again 1/4" from first stitching. Serge armhole seam. Understitch back
neckline.
Week 11: Press hem in jacket. Serge lower edge of jacket hem. mark buttonhole location. Make
buttonholes. Sew buttons.
Week 12: Complete jacket. Jacket due at end of class.
Week 13: Field Trip to Parker Uniform Manufacturers. Mass production project.
Week 14: Techniques Notebook. Label Design Project.
Week 15: Techniques Notebook. Label Design Project.
Week 16: Final exam.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Traditional Classroom
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STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments
First garment
Second garment
Stitching Techniques Notebook (SCANS)
Three Store Comparison Research
Label design project
Assembly line project
Fabric Selection (SCANS)
Class Participation and Attendance
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Information
Sewing for the Apparel Industry by Shaeffer, Published by Prentice-Hall.
ISBN#: 013-076948-7
HCC POLICY STATEMENT - ADA
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, visual, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at their
respective college at the beginning of each semester. The faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
HCC POLICY STATEMENT - Academic Honesty
Academic Honesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course
requirements. Penalties an/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials
against a student accused of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may
include a grade of "0" of "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation
for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will
be referred to the College Dean of Students for disciplinary disposition.
HCC POLICY STATEMENT - Student attendance, 3-peaters, withdrawal deadline
Attendance and Withdrawal Policies
1. Students are expected to attend all classes (see college catalog for attendance policy)
2. Students are responsible for all work missed during an absence.
3. Students may be dropped from courses for absences that exceed 12.5% of the total semester
hours, usually equated to more than 4 absences in a 2-day per week class and more than 2
absences in a 1 day per week class.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For
example, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in
Fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX
total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
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To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert
process by which your professor may “alert” you and distance education (DE) counselors that you
might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your
responsibility to visit with your DE professor or a DE counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC
interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement,
etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your DE class, you MUST contact a DE counselor or your DE professor
prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal
deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or
depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and
catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines.
Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone
with a DE professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options
less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the
grade that you are making in the class as your final grade.
DE counselors may be reached by calling 713.718.5275, option #4 or decounseling@hccs.edu
Fashion and Interior Design Department Attendance and Participation Policy:
Classes that meet once per week:
0 Absences..............100 Attendance and Participation Grade
1 Absences................95 Attendance and Participation Grade
2 Absences................80 Attendance and Participation Grade
3 Absences................50 Attendance and Participation Grade
Over 3 Absences.........0 Attendance and Participation Grade
Classes that meet twice per week:
0 Absences..............100 Attendance and Participation Grade
2-3 Absences............95 Attendance and Participation Grade
4-5 Absences............80 Attendance and Participation Grade
6 Absences................50 Attendance and Participation Grade
Over 6 Absences.........0 Attendance and Participation Grade
Three tardies (up to 15 minutes late) equal one absence.
More than 15 minutes late will be recorded as an absence.
INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS
*SUPPLY LIST
For Ready-To-Wear
Shears for cutting fabric, 7” or 8”, bent handle
Scissors for cutting paper
Pins and pincushion
Tape measure-fiberglass (non-stretch) reversible
18” c-thru ruler with 1/8” grids
Tracing wheel (smooth edge) dressmaker’s tracing paper
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Tailor’s chalk or white pencil (Prisma color white)
Hand sewing needles, between size 8 or 9 (Quilting) or sharps (fine)
Thimble (to fit middle finger)
Metal seam gauge-6”
Scotch magic tape
Seam ripper, small
Tweezers
Nylon brush (machine)
Tool Box or plastic container for supplies listed above
Fabric & matching thread for skirt & jacket
Waist shaper
Zipper- 9” (regular-Not invisible)
1/8” basting tape (not 1/4”)
Skirt hooks
Shoulder pads
Buttons for jacket at least three
3-ring binder for Techniques Notebook
Fabric; Cotton print, 1 yd solid, 1yd print-for stitching samples
Upholstery, 1 ½ yds 45” fabric & 330” plastic or metal zipper- for garment bag
* List subject to change by Instructor. Label all supplies with your name!!!
PROGRAM/DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS (if applicable)
Lab Requirements
Of the 96 hours of class meeting time during the semester, 32 hours are for lecture/demonstration and
64 hours are for lab. Lab hours are for supervised work on class projects.
Course Requirements
Two garment projects, stitching techniques notebook, three store comparison research paper, label
design project, assembly line project, fabric selection project, attendance and participation are required.
HCC GRADING SCALE
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Numerical Grades Related to Letter Grades
90-100
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80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
Below 60
F
INSTRUCTOR GRADING CRITERIA
First garment
Second garment.
Stitching Techniques Notebook (SCANS)
Three Store Comparison Research
Label design project
Assembly line project
Fabric Selection (SCANS)
Class Participation and Attendance
_____20%
_____20%
_____10%
_____10%
5%
_____10%
5%
_____20%
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Make-up policy
Students are responsible for turning in all work assigned. Work turned in late will have10 points
deducted for each class period it is overdue.
Other Student Information (clubs, tutoring, web resources, student services, etc.)
FACULTY ADVISORS
Each fashion student is assigned a full-time faculty member as an advisor.
FASHION BOOT CAMP
Fashion Boot Camp is held at the beginning of each fall and spring semester for all fashion students to
alert them to the student opportunities for the upcoming semester.
STUDENT COMPETITIONS
HCC fashion students are highly successful in student competitions at the local, state, national and
international levels, frequently winning best-of-show, cash and scholarship awards.
FASHION RESOURCE CENTER
The resource center is located in SJAC 300 at Central College. It houses the Historical Fashion
Collection, fashion books, video tapes and designer press releases. The Historical Fashion Collection
is a collection of international designer, ethnic and vintage clothing from the 1900's to the present.
WEB RESOURCES - GENERAL FASHION LINKS
Fashion Group International www.fgi.org
Fashion Live www.fashionlive.com
Daily Candy www.dailycandy.com
Style www.style.com
Look Online inewww.lookonline.com
Fashion Wire Daily www.fashionwiredaily.com
Apparel Net Directory www.apparel.net
Fashion Center www.fashioncenter.com
Apparel Exchange www.apparelex.com
Fashion Mall www.finy.com/
Bobbin www.bobbin.com
Fashion Net www.fashion.net/
@ Fashion www.delphi.com/news/fashion
First View www.firstview.com
Fashion Biz www.fashionbic.com/
Garment Industry www.DAMA.TCZ.com/gidc
For additional fashion links see the Fashion & Interior Design home page at www.hccs.edu at
Central under Workforce programs (http://ccollege.hccs.edu/instru/fashion/Home.html).