Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply advanced construction principles, techniques and skills in the production of tailored garments. This course is a continuation of FASH 124, Apparel Construction II. The class will use lecture, demonstration and hands-on experience as the student completes a trial muslin for a jacket or coat plus a finished three-piece ensemble of advanced complexity during this class. 2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $100 to $300.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to construct tailored garments using advanced skill level commercial patterns.
2. Construct garments using professional details including welt pockets, piped trim, bound buttonholes, sleeve treatments, lining, interfacing hems, and underlining.
3. Describe the relationship between fabric types, pattern selection, and desired and/or needed ease to create the desired design.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of fit to the overall design and appearance of a completed garment.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work with fabrics requiring special care during the cutting and sewing application, for example, velvets and silks.
6. Identify design changes required in a commercial pattern and make those pattern modifications.
7. Demonstrate the ability to construct a muslin to fine-tune fit and transfer those necessary alterations to the flat pattern.
8. Construct an ensemble (a coordinated set of garments consisting of three or more pieces) demonstrating the use of advanced tailoring skills.
9. Demonstrate the ability to do professional level detail work including tucks, pleats and ??????.
10. Demonstrate the ability to do advanced collar construction work including a two-piece rolled collar, shirt collar with standard corded neckline.
11. Construct an ensemble (a coordinated set of garments consisting of three or more pieces), demonstrating the use of advanced construction skills.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Garment Planning
   A. Select pattern appropriate for skill level.
   B. Select suitable fabric for pattern selection.
   C. Select appropriate notions required to complete garment.
   D. Estimate cost of garment.

II. Pattern Fitting
   A. Measure body correctly.
   B. Relate body measurements to pattern measurements.
   C. Make necessary pattern alterations in order to achieve proper fit of
garment.

III. Construction Preparation
   A. Prepare fabric for cutting.
   B. Interpret principles for proper layout of patterns particular to
specific types of fabric.
   C. Demonstrate proper cutting techniques.
   D. Transfer pattern markings using tailoring tacks to fabric pieces.

IV. Construction Tools
   A. Cutting
   B. Marking
   C. Pressing
   D. Sewing (machine and manual)

V. Construction Equipment
   A. Sewing machine
   B. Serger
   C. Pressing equipment
   D. Blind hemmer

VI. Advanced Construction Techniques
   A. Take proper body measurements.
   B. Fit muslin and make pattern alterations where necessary.
   C. Select fabric.
   D. Construct welt pockets with piping.
   E. Padstitch lapels.
   F. Construct undercollar using padstitching.
   G. Construct upper collar.
   H. Construct two-piece sleeves with tailored vents.
   I. Use advanced seam finishing techniques such as Hong Kong bias tape
finishing.
   J. Insert lining into finished garment.
   K. Make shoulder pads and insert into sleeves using correct procedure.
   L. Construct sleeve head and insert into sleeve.
   M. Construct bound buttonholes and keyhole buttonholes fabricated by
hand.
   N. Set buttons.
   O. Apply professional hemming techniques for tailored vents on back of
garment.
   P. Use advanced waistband construction techniques.
   Q. Learn proper techniques for pressing tailored garments.

VII. Evaluate the Creation of Your Garments
   A. The choice of appropriate construction techniques.
   B. The precision of the tailor construction techniques.
   C. The choice and use of materials.
   D. The efficient use of time in the development of the garment.
   E. The cost analysis of the garment including materials and time.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Projects        60%
                30%
Class projects  10%     
Total          100%

Caveats:

1. Students will be required to provide fabric, pattern, notions and hand construction tools for their projects.
2. Students must pass all FASH courses with a grade of "C" or higher for the Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design degrees.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.