CRAFT & CONSTRUCTION FOR GARMENTS
Introduces the principles of sewn construction, fabric cutting/layout, and finishing techniques for creating garment prototypes as they relate to the design process. Develop foundational garment construction skills through a combination of demonstrations, hands-on studio work, and critiques. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental sewing techniques, and structural analysis to create well-constructed garments that integrate technical precision.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and differentiate key fiber properties and fabric structures, analyzing their impact on garment construction and design. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Operate professional tools and industrial machinery with proficiency, demonstrating industry-standard sewing techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Construct samples using fundamental sewn construction methods, integrating accuracy and craftsmanship, resulting in a sample book. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Sew a set of sample garments (shirt, skirt, and shorts) that highlight key sewing techniques, demonstrating proficiency in fundamental construction methods. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze garment structure and fabrics to determine appropriate construction methods and proper use of seam types, facings, interfacing, appropriate closures, and finishings. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and differentiate key fiber properties and fabric structures, analyzing their impact on garment construction and design. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Operate professional tools and industrial machinery with proficiency, demonstrating industry-standard sewing techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Construct samples using fundamental sewn construction methods, integrating accuracy and craftsmanship, resulting in a sample book. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Sew a set of sample garments (shirt, skirt, and shorts) that highlight key sewing techniques, demonstrating proficiency in fundamental construction methods. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze garment structure and fabrics to determine appropriate construction methods and proper use of seam types, facings, interfacing, appropriate closures, and finishings. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027