Design/Pattern Drafting – Spring 2010

FASH 9612 CRN 40374 SEC 811

Methods and techniques of clothing construction used to meet students’ individual needs.  Covers basic sewing and flat pattern drafting, and design   through composing test draping designs on mannequins.  Demonstrations of draping techniques that summarize the basics of garment assembly and finishing.

This is a noncredit class.  It is open to all students at all skill levels. Instructor will joyfully assist student in his/her own unique project.

Commercial Patterns:See Selected Pattern Jackets

• Vogue V1004 Misses’ Fitting Shell sizes 6–22, basic sloper
• Vogue V1003 Misses’ Fitting Shell sizes 6–22, basic pant
• Vogue V8536 Misses Top Vogue Basic for stretch knits

Materials:

• A good 3 yards of “draping” muslin.
• Gingham - 45 inches wide
• Use your imagination!

Reading:

• Reader’s Digest New Complete Guide to Sewing
• Draping for Fashion Design by Hilde Jaffe and Nurie Relis
• Bias-Cut Dressmaking by Gillian Holman
• The Perfect Fit from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Tailoring The Classic guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket by Creative Publishing Int’l.

Resources:

• Britex Fabrics
• Discount Fabrics
• Mendels & Far Out Fabrics
• Sign up at Jo Ann Fabrics for the discount coupons.
• Apparel City 1330 Howard Street, San Francisco,  415 621-6660
• Utrecht for art supplies. Click on this link: Art Supplies.

Rules for Good Sewing

Supply List

Syllabus

Simple Measurements

Measurement In Detail

Pressing

Wovens

Stain Removal