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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Effective Term: Full Academic Year 2019/2020

FDC	110	Apparel Design and Construction I

Credit Hours:  3.00	Lecture Periods:  2.00	Lab Periods:  3.00

Description:
An introduction to basic clothing construction techniques designed for inexperienced sewers. Includes terminology, tools and equipment, garment pattern components, fabric components, interfacing, construction sample and pressing techniques, and introduction to trend analysis and design planning.

Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.	Define basic apparel construction and fabric terminology.
2.	Identify basic sewing machine components, pressing equipment, and tools.
3.	Apply basic garment pattern components to a commercial pattern.
4.	Apply fabric selection, preparation, and application components to a basic apparel construction project.
5.	Identify various types of interfacing along with their application techniques.
6.	Construct fabric samples using basic construction techniques.

Outline:
I.	Terminology
A.	Fabric
B.	Garment construction
II.	Tools and Equipment
A.	Sewing machine
B.	Pressing equipment
C.	Tools
III.	Garment Pattern Components
A.	Measurement
B.	Selection/sizing
C.	Basic fit and alteration
D.	Pattern markings
E.	Directions
IV.	Fabric Components
A.	Selection
B.	Preparation
C.	Layout, cutting, and marking
V.	Interfacing
A.	Selection
B.	Application
VI.	Construction Sample and Pressing Techniques
A.	Seams and seam finishes
B.	Darts
C.	Facing
D.	Gatherings
E.	Hems
F.	Buttons
G.	Buttonholes
H.	Zippers
I.	Trims
J.	Evaluation
VII.	Introduction to Trend Analysis and Design Planning
I.