FSHN2001 Pattern Making, Design and Construction Project 1

Ms Merrin Cameron

2016

4.5

1 x 6-hour workshop weekly

1 Admission into BCAFS-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)
1a Admission into BCACD-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))

It will be assumed that students have an understanding of fabric construction, fibre type and basic garment construction. Knowledge of the design principles is also required.

In addition, it will be assumed that they are able to operate industrial overlockers and flat beds.

Prequisites - Completion of Fashion Workshops 1, 2 and 3 and Fashion Theory and Design 1 and 2.

Customers expect innovative fashion design made from interesting and varied material. In this topic, students will analyse the properties of knitted fabrics, leather and leather substitutes, and develop the design, pattern and construction skills to enable them to produce a range of appealing garments which will satisfy the emerging needs of consumers.

This topic aims to provide students with the opportunity to:

research fashion garments to observe their fabrication, shape, fitting details and construction.
determine the proportion of knit and other specialty materials to woven garments in a fashion range.
learn pattern making techniques and how they differ from garments made from woven fabrics.
develop skills in the operation and maintenance of specialty machines.
develop skills in the construction techniques of components and how they differ from garments made from woven fabrics.
become competent at developing specification sheets for garments
design and produce a garment made from a knit fabric, a leather material or substitute or a combination of both

On completion of this topics students will be able to:

demonstrate a familiarity with the items of clothing that can be constructed from materials other than wovens
identify a section of the market to whom particular garments may appeal
incorporate cut and sew knits into proposed ranges
analyse and consider the use of other alternative materials into ranges
demonstrate the ability to develop blocks specifically used for these materials
demonstrate the ability to pattern-make for knits and leather (and its substitutes).
demonstrate the ability perform all of the construction techniques required.
develop a portfolio of these techniques
identify and solve performance and production problems

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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