12/27/2024 10:31:25 AM	FASH 71 Course Outline as of Fall 1997	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  FASH 71	Title:  ADV CLTH/EZY TAILOR
Full Title:  Advanced Clothing & Easy Tailoring
Last Reviewed:3/29/2010

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  12 - 9 Units Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CLTX 71

Catalog Description:

This class is designed for the student with intermediate to advanced sewing skills and provides additional sewing techniques appropriate for all types of woven fabrics and pattern designs.  Emphasis is given to the construction of tailored garments such as suits and coats for men and women.  Fitting and alteration methods, custom tailoring techniques and contemporary tailoring techniques included. Projects and samples required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students with intermediate or advanced sewing experience can develop skills in tailoring techniques as applied to the construction of coats and suits. Traditional and contemporary techniques for men's and women's garments will be covered.  Emphasis on pattern adjustment and construction methods needed for a well fitting garment.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:12 - 9 Units Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2005
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Students will be able to:

1.  demonstrate continued improvement in advanced sewing construction

techniques learned in FASH 70A or equivalent experience.

2.  demonstrate the ability to select patterns that are compatible

for fabric choices.

3.  demonstrate the ability to select appropriate interfacing, under-

linings, interlining, and linings for fabric and silhouette desired.

4.  demonstrate the ability to select couture methods of construction

or simplified tailoring construction techniques appropriate for the

pattern design and fabric selected.

5.  compare and evaluate the couture traditional method of construction

with the simplified tailoring techniques for appropriate use, care, and

quality as applied to various pattern and fabric choices.

6.  demonstrate the ability to select methods of traditional couture

techniques or simplified tailoring techniques to apply supportive

materials (traditional handstitching - pad stitching and stabilizing

edges)

7.  demonstrate the ability to select methods of traditional couture

techniques or simplified tailoring techniques in applying interfacing

tape and underlining.

8.  demonstrate the ability to alter patterns for proper fit on various

body shapes or figure problems.

9.  construct corded strip bound buttonholes, and other varieties for

incorporating on garment.

10. demonstrate the ability to apply lining to a jacket or a coat using

either the hand or machine method of application.,

11. demonstrate the ability to construct shoulder pads and sleeve heads

and evaluate with those ready made in the marketplace.

12.  demonstrate the ability to attach fasteners to a tailored

garment (ie. covered snap, hook & eye & shank button).

13.  construct a custom tailored coast or jacket using traditional

and or simplified tailoring techniques.

Topics and Scope

Personal measurements - equipment

Pattern selection - - fabrics appropriate for tailoring

Pattern alterations

Basting - marking and purposes

Fitting the musline

Underlinings, linings, interfacings, interlinings

Pattern layout, cutting, marking

Pressing equipment and techniques

Skirt--seams, pleats. waistbands

Establishing collar and lapel roll lines

Pad stitching on collar and lapel

Taping the front edges

Attaching upper collar and facing

Buttonholes-various methods of construction-bound, handworked, machine

setting in the sleeves

Pockets--patch, set in, welt

zippers- hand sewn

hems

Assignments:

1.  notebook and sample file

2.  completion of custom tailored garment

3.  midterm and final exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 25%
FITTING MATH FOR ALTERATION
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 60%
COMPLETED GARMENT & SAMPLES
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, SHORT ESSAY
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
CLASS PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

TAILORING, TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES, 1986

BY, N. Marie Ledbetter and Linda Thiel Lansing

Readers Digest - 1995

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