COURSE OVERVIEW

The Sewing Machine

Thread the machine

Understand how a stitch is created

Timing and Tension

Intro to Sewing

Sewing terminology

Tools and Equipment introduction

Tools and Equipment operation

Basic Seams

Basic Dressmaking

Select, Layout, Cut and Mark Fabrics

Construct garment

Apply Finishing Technique

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Thread the upper and lower parts of a sewing machine.

Describe how to create a stitch.

Set the correct timing and tension to ensure accurate stitches.

Care for and maintain your sewing machine.

Know the terms, tools, and equipment used for cutting, sewing, and pressing.

Produce a variety of basic seams.

Explore several types of temporary and permanent stitching techniques.

Know how to take body measurements, buying and preparing patterns, and making simple alterations.

Select and prepare your chosen fabrics.
Layout your pattern, cut the pieces, and mark fabrics.

Tack together your cut fabric pieces for a first fitting.

Construct/sew your garment to completion.

Apply the finishing touches to your first garment.

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Advanced Dressmaking

Learn to sew pants

Learn to sew a Jacket

Learn to sew Coats

Miscellaneous Garments

Learn to sew Maternity wear

Learn to sew for children

Learn to sew for toddlers and infants

Learn to sew nightwear and underwear​

Altering patterns 

Tissue fitting Techniques

Learn to fit tissue to commercial pattern

Learn to adjust a pattern to fit body

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon completion of the program, students will able to:

Choose flattering styles and fabrics.

Strengthen and finish corners, slashes, and points.

Join and finish curved or pointed edges, and overlaid seams in a variety of ways.

Construct and attach patch, seam, and cut pockets.

Form and stitch pleats.

Select and use interfacings, linings, and backings.

Make coats, jackets, and trousers.

Create a variety of sleeve types.

Know how to work on a bias and how to work with weighting, shoulder pads, strap holders, and boning.

Know how to construct specialized garments.

Sew maternity wear, infant clothes, toddlers’ and children’s wear, nightwear, and underwear.

Use specialized seams for underwear, infant clothes, and other fine fabrics.

Work with lace.

Know how to alter a pattern to fit the person for whom you’re sewing.

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​Decorative Features

Install zippers

Attach collars cuffs and waistbands

Attach various types of fasteners

Garment Decoration

Create scallops, ruffles, godets, fringing

Learn to sew on beads and sequins, etc.

Rouleau, piping, bows, braid, and ribbon.

Covered buttons, Chinese ball buttons, frogs

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Embroidery

Embroidery stitches by hand or machine.

Join seams with special stitches.

Learn the basics of smocking and quilting

COURSE OUTCOME

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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Prepare openings in fabrics at necklines, side seams, skirts, and sleeves.

Select and install zippers.

Construct and attach several types of collars and cuffs.

Finish a garment at the waist.

Attach various types of fasteners, such as hooks and eyes, snaps, and trouser clips.

Create scallops, ruffles, godets, fringing, shirring, tucks, pleating, and topstitched seams.

Explore various types of evening wear decorations, such as beads and sequins.

Prepare and use rouleau, piping, bows, braid, and ribbon.

Make belts, loops, and arrowheads.

Create custom designed fasteners, such as covered buttons, Chinese ball buttons, link buttons, and frogs.

Describe the uses, tools, materials, threads, stitches, and designs of embroidery.

Create embroidery stitches by hand and with a sewing machine.

Transfer embroidery designs from paper to fabric.

Join seams with special stitches.

Know the basics of smocking and quilting.