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Day 1:  Syllabus & Notebook Pt 1

• Supplies required
• Measuring from selvedge to grainline on pattern pieces and proper cutting  
• Pressing (iron temp, pressing seams open, unplugging, etc)  
• Scrap management  
• Hand Stitching, in class together

HOMEWORK: Sign off on syllabus and safety agreement, you will not be allowed on machines without this!!!

WEEKS 1 & 2: Notebook Pt 2 & Project 1

Intro to machine

Paper stitching

Notebook in contrast thread: NO KNITS

• straight seams w/backstitching
• crossing seams (proper pressing techniques)
•  darts (version #1 & #2) 
• French seams (proper pressing techniques)
• pivoting a corner
• Under-stitching
•  top-stitching
• basic stitched hem, seam gauge is your friend
• finishing an edge (turn under once and stitch), seam gauge is your friend 
• curve
• clipping
• notching/ princess seam (proper pressing techniques)
• gathering Double Basting stitch
• ease stitch
• stay stitch

Project 1: Giftbag,minimum 2 times  - NO KNITS

• Understanding grainline and laying out pattern CRITICAL!!
• Demo proper pinning, tracing and cutting techniques
• Demo marking and sewing a buttonhole 
• Understanding what notches mean
• One bag straight seams w/pivot (button hole centered for ribbon) and finished edge
• One bag French seams w/pivot (buttonhole centered for ribbon) and finished edge

WEEKS 3 - 5 Notebook Pt 3  & Project #2

Notebook part 2:  Baby/christening top - NO KNITS

• Reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing & cutting techniques  make a “marker”
• French seam sides (proper pressing techniques) which way seams are placed under arm
• Open seams shoulders (proper pressing techniques)
• Understanding what notches mean
• Properly marking w/tailor tack on sleeve, what it means/where it lines up
• Set in sleeve w/ease stitch from notch to notch
• Intro to interfacing: purpose, types and techniques to apply and where you apply
• Marking buttonhole placement
• Proper button placement AFTER buttonholes sewn
• Making binding and binding neck edge
• Basic stitched hem on sleeves (save bottom edge to demo overlock hem)

Project 2:  Potholder & Apron w/pockets - NO KNITS

• Reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing and cutting techniques make a “marker”
• Rotary cutting
• Bias binding: how to measure, make and attach 
• Pockets!!
• Interfacing types and why they are used
• Darts galore
• Lining and turning out

Fashion Research Paper

• Find three similar articles of clothing at different price points and describe what is the reasoning for the difference in pricing.  Pictures encouraged!
• Typed, minimum 3 pages, font Georgia or Times New Roman, font size 12, single spaced.   
• All papers are uploaded to blackboard for the percentage of plagiarism.  If not authentically yours and original works are uncited all ACC policies will be followed in regards to student integrity.  If you need assistance please contact library services https://library.austincc.edu/help/FAQs/faq-write.php

Fashion Research Paper Due October 11  by 8 am

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ON INDUSTRIAL JUKI MACHINES BY OCTOBER 11 IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE

WEEKS 6- 7  Juki Training & Project 3

TRAINING DAY:  INTRO TO THE JUKI:  Watch video and answer questions

• MUST have bobbin case, bobbins, needles and short screwdriver
• Review safety procedures, CLOSED TOE SHOES REQUIRED This is required for ALL MACHINES
• Paper sewing

Project 3:  Crossbody bag - NO KNITS

• Reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing & cutting techniques- make a “marker”
• Reinforce proper pressing techniques
• Straight seams
• Curve seams
• TOP STITCHING 2 rows, even stitches

WEEK 8 Project 4 & Overlock Training

Project 4:  Pencil bags w/ zippers - NO KNITS

• Reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing & cutting techniques  make a “marker”
• Reinforce proper pressing techniques
• Straight seams
• Intro to zippers
• One zipper pouch w/centered zipper
• One zipper pouch w/lining & zipper

TRAINING DAY:  INTO TO OVERLOCK:  Watch video and answer questions

ONCE TRAINED ALL PROJECTS WILL NEED TO BE FULLY FINISHED FROM HERE ON OUT THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM

WEEKS 9 &10 Project 5

Project 5:  Garment bag - NO KNITS

• Intro to production: work together in teams as production assembly to reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing & cutting techniques   make a “marker”
• Overlock all edges as you would in production assembly
• Reinforce proper pressing techniques 
• Lapped zip
• Minimum two pockets: one w/zipper, one w/buttonhole
• Top-stitching

WEEK 11 & 12 Project 6 & Notebook Part 4

Project 6:  Invisible zipper project - NO KNITS

• Reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing & cutting techniques make a “marker”
• Proper marking w/tailor tacks
• Reinforce proper pressing techniques
• When to overlock
• Set in sleeves w/ease stitch from notch to notch
• Gathering and easing into garment
• Crossing seams
• Invisible zippers: how to measure for placement> seam gauge
  • One side complete at a time
  • basting in place- hand stitch
• Invisible zipper foot  Use The Invisible Zipper Foot

WEEKS 13-16 (ONLY HALF OF WK 16) PROJECT 7/FINAL

Project 7:  Jumpsuit w/fly zipper and collar - NO KNITS

• Reinforce proper layout, pinning, tracing & cutting techniques
• Proper marking w/tailor tacks
• Reinforce proper pressing techniques
• When to overlock
• Set in sleeves w/ease stitch from notch to notch
• How to do a fly zipper

***Students are allowed to make a jumpsuit that fits them but it must have all of the requirements:

• Fly zipper, sleeves, waistband and collar

PRESENTATION REQUIRED ON LAST DAY OF CLASS 12/7!! NO SEWING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THIS DAY

There are no required textbooks for this course.  All recommended reading will be discussed in class.  

COURSE RATIONALE

The Fashion Design program prepares students for careers in fashion related fields. Creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color, and sketching, along with technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction provide the training required for entry-level employment.  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.

COMMON COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES

Select suitable materials for basic apparel designs; show beginning level fabric, pattern layout, and cutting skills; demonstrate basic stitching skills on industrial sewing machines and basic pressing skills and apply these techniques to basic garment construction; use standard industry seam allowances on all projects; plan, perform, and evaluate an apparel construction project using factory assembly line techniques; and write an evaluation of ready-to-wear construction from different price points.