Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	02/24/2021
Top Code	130300 - Fashion
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27; Lab Hours 81)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	Yes
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Fundamental principles of clothing construction are studied and applied to selected problems with an emphasis on expanding knowledge in a variety of techniques. Fulfills the lower division college transfer requirement in clothing for the family and consumer sciences major. PREREQUISITE: FASH A100. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Recognize and preform clothing construction techniques, skills, and knowledge related to garment bottoms, woven and knit.

Course Objectives

• 1. Select the correct pattern and fabric, recognize and apply the techniques and principles necessary for the construction of the garment.
• 2. Identify and use sewing equipment for general or specific uses.
• 3. Select and use pressing equipment for general or specific uses.
• 4. Apply the principles of construction to the required projects: a fitted skirt, pants, or shorts with zipper, attached waistband, and pockets in a seam.
• 5. Demonstrate ability preform construction techniques as listed in the course techniques list. Techniques can be done on garments or on samples.
• 6. Identify and verbalize the characteristics of a well-made, well-fitted garment.
• 7. Identify and be able to correct the most common fitting imperfections.

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Lecture Content

Introduction to course requirements Terminology Equipment Supplies Sewing machine parts and operation Skirt, pants, or shorts with waistband or facing, zipper, and any type pockets Instructor lecture and demonstration of appropriate techniques. Students will appropriately construct all demonstrated techniques. Directional Stitching Enclosed Concave Seam Enclosed Convex Seam Enclosed Point Seam Knot Stitching/Lockstitching Seam End Square Knot Seam End Grading Seam  Reinforcement of Clip or Slash  Backstitching/Backtacking Seam End  “V” Off Seam End  Stitch in the Ditch  Understitching with/without Interfacing Crossed Seams  Eased Seam  Flat Fell Seam Plain Seam Taped Seam  Top Stitching on Seam Bound edge seam finish Clean Finish Seam Finish  Double Stitched and Trimmed Seam Finish  Hong Kong Seam Finish  Serpentine or Multiple Zig-Zag Seam Finish  Clean Finish Facing Edge  Straight Dart  Blind Stitch by Machine Hem  Clean Finish Hem  Fullness Eased in Hem  Fullness Shrunk in  Lace (Stretch) Edge Hem  Woven Seam Tape Hem Double Fold Hem (5/8”Hem)  38 Graded Seam Allowance in Enclosed Hem  Catch Stitch or Herringbone Stitch  Even Basting  Pin Basting  Slip Stitching Hem  Pocket Attached in Seam (3 Types)  Slant Pocket  Mitered Corner  Round Patch Pocket  Square Patch Pocket Welt pocket Button Attachment – Sew Through  Button Attachment – Shank Belt loops Hook and Straight Eye  Snap  Thread Belt Loop Trouser/Skirt Hook and Eye  Attached Waistband in Woven Fabric  Casing/Elastic Invisuble zipper Shortening a Zipper  Lapped Zipper – Machine Stitched  Trouser or Jean Fly Front Zipper  Machine Worked Buttonhole on Knit Fabric  Machine Worked Buttonhole on Woven Fabric  Pressing Equipment Selection and Use of Basic Sewing Equipment  Organizing Work Space  Thread Machines  Overlock  Zipper Foot

Lab Content

Press/iron fabrics Select  patterns appropriate to garment and end use Take personal measurements Fabrics, Interfacings, and fabric preparation Perform techniques after class demonstrations Grading seams Self-shank button Buttonholes on knit and woven fabric  Pattern layout and cutting Matching prints, stripes and plaids Seam techniques Belt loops Overlock technique Fit patterns Zipper/closure techniques Invisible Lapped Fly-front Trouser hook eye Pocket techniques Round patch Square patch Welt pocket Hem Techniques Slip stitch Blind hem Lace edge Seam tape Organize work space Selection and use of basic sewing equipment Seam finishes Flat felled seam Single top-stitched seam 28, 180, 0.230469);">Taped seam Bound edge finish Double-stitched andtrimmed seam finish Demonstrate techniques to create Project #1 Pocket construction Zipper techniques Use of zipper foot Waistband construction Belt loops Hems Re-do techniques as necessary Demonstrate techniques to create Project #2 Perform practical portion of final exam

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)
• Lab (04)
• DE Live Online Lab (04S)
• DE Online Lab (04X)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture; demonstration; laboratory

Reading Assignments

Each technique corresponds to a reading assignment in the textbook. 1-2 hours per week.

Writing Assignments

Students write a self-evaluation for each garment sewn. The take-home portion of the final exam is in short-answer essay format. 1-2 hours per week.

Out-of-class Assignments

Each technique is due the following class meeting. Students will complete techniques and work on sewing projects in the OCC sewing lab that is available for independent work related to sewing projects. 2-3 hours per week.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students will create garments using the techniques learned and the parameters given by the instructor. They will analyze and evaluate their garments according to skill level and appropriate use of patterns and fabrics that meet the needs of the end user.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Students will write descriptions of each technique and provide a written evaluation of garments sewn. The take-home portion of the final exam is in short-answer essay format. Students will determine the appropriate techniques and method of implementation when demonstrating skills needed to create the assigned garments.

Eligible Disciplines

Family and consumer and studies/home economics: Masters degree in family and consumer studies, life management/home economics, or home economics education OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, gerontology, fashion, clothing and textiles, housing/interior design, foods/nutrition, or dietetics and food administration OR the equivalent. Masters degree required. Fashion and related technologies (merchandising, design, production): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required The Readers Digest Association Ltd.. Readers Digest New Complete Guide to Sewing: Revised Updated Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes Home Furnishings, latest ed. Pleasantville: Readers Digest, 2010 Rationale: latest 2. Required Langdon, Nancy J. S . Singer: the Complete Photo Guide to Sewing. , ed. Creative Publishing International, an Imprint of the Quarto Group, 2018

Other Resources

1. Fashion 180 technique forms provided through material fees.