Course Description
In this course, sophomore level students learn to execute intermediate and advanced flat patternmaking garment construction techniques, including how to carry out garment fittings according to fashion industry standards of professional execution.
As part of the learning objectives in this course, students work on mastering the development of various designs for tailored jackets, dresses, and pants. Students also learn to utilize a variety of sleeve and collar variations and apply them toward their creative design concepts.
Course projects include the construction of muslin samples and final sewn samples in
appropriate fashion fabric.
appropriate fashion fabric.
Course Objectives
Students in this course will:
1. Gain a thorough understanding of the industrial apparel design process from creation to
production using flat pattern and garment construction techniques.
2. Students will execute weekly pattern exercises, which will allow them to demonstrate their
mastery of skills gained in each learning module.
3. Develop original designs conceptually from both primary and secondary research sources.
4. Students will execute garment designs based on specified project parameters that challenge
them to incorporate and interpret their research perspectives utilizing the mediums of flat pattern
design and garment construction techniques.
Developing and Testing Block Fits: Torso Sloper
work by sophomore student Madison McBride
Madison McBride Torso Sloper Blocks
Madison McBride Tailored Sleeve Block
Torso Muslin Front student Madison McBride
Torso Muslin Side student Madison McBride
Torso Muslin back student Madison McBride
Jacket Project
Jacket Project Requirements:1.) Closure- original jacket design must include an extension for either a button or snap closure. 2.) Sleeve- your jacket must include a taolored sleeve, based on our tailored sleeve block (can be short or long). Sleeves must be finished using either a cuff, a hem, or facing. 3.) Length- can be short, mid-length, long, or maxi-length. All hemlines must be finished. 4.) Fit- can be very fitted, semi-fitted, flared, or boxy. 5.) Necklines must include a collar based on the techniques demonstrated in class.
Baroque Notch Collar Jacket
student designer sophomore Ellie Bushong.
Baroque Jacket front Student Ellie Bushing
Baroque Jacket Back student Ellie Bushing
Jacket Direction Card student Ellie Bushing
Jacket Production Sleeve Patterns student Ellie Bushing
Jacket Projection Patterns Student Ellie Bushing
Sleeve Cap Production Patterns Student Ellie Bushing
Cropped Double Breasted Jacket
student designer sophomore Sol Lopez
Jacket Project Muslin Sample Student Sol Lopez
Jacket Project Muslin Sample Back Student Sol Lopez
Jacket Project Concept Sketch Student Sol Lopez
Jacket Project Direction Card Student Sol Lopez
Jacket Project Production Patterns Student Sol Lopez
Notch Collar Tailcoat
student designer sophomore Nash Harris
Jacket Project Muslin Front Student Nash Harris
Jacket Project Muslin Side Student Nash Harris
Jacket Project Muslin Back Student Nash harris
Jacket Project Direction Card Student Nash Harris
Jacket Project Production Patterns Sleeve Student Nash Harris
Jacket Project Production Patterns Student Nash Harris
Cropped Quilted Jacket
student designer sophomore Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Sample Front Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Side Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project lining Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Direction Card Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Production Patterns 1 Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Production Patterns 2 Student Madeline Demotte
Jacket Project Muslin Front Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Muslin Detail Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Muslin Side View Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Muslin Back Student Madeleine Demotte
Jacket Project Draft Patterns Student Madeleine Demotte
Dress Project
Dress Project Parameters:1.) Closure- your dress must include an invisible zipper closure.2.) Sleeve- your dress must include some sort of sleeve, based on our sleeve block (can be short or long). Sleeves must be finished using either a cuff, a hem, or facing. Sleeve fabric must be either sheer or silky, and incorporate the appropriate stitch techniques learned in Advanced Sewing.3.) Length- can be short, mid-length, long, or maxi-length. All hemlines must be finished.4.) Fit- can be shaped, fitted, loose, flared, or boxy. 5.) Necklines must include a facing.
Dress Project
sophomore student Sabrina Tsui
Dress sample student Sabrina Tsui
Direction Card Dress Project student Sabrina Tsui
Gibson Girl inspired dress
sophomore student Isabella Murphy
Front Dress student Isabella Murphy
Dress neckline detail student Isabella Murphy
Sleeve Detail Dress Project student Isabella Murphy
Dress Concept Sketch student Isabella Murphy
Direction Card student Isabella Murphy
Production Patterns for Dress Project student Isabella Murphy
Sleeve Patterns for Dress Project student Isabella Murphy
Muslin sample front view student Isabella Murphy
Muslin sample back view student Isabella Murphy
Gothic Work Dress
sophomore student Azure Thomas
Dress Project Muslin Fit Sample student Azure Thomas
Dress Project Concept Board student Azure Thomas
Dress Project Concept Sketch student Azure Thomas
Convertible Sheer Dress
sophomore student Nash Harris
Concept Sketches and Inspiration Image student Nash Harris
Sheer Dress student Nash Harris
Convertible Sheer Dress Long student Nash Harris
Convertible Sheer Dress Short Side View Student Nash Harris
Sheer Dress Short Front student Nash Harris
Sheer Dress Back student Nash Harris
