FSHN2001 Pattern Making, Design and Construction Project 1

Ms Merrin Cameron

2018

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 various fabrics, 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.
learn pattern making techniques appropriate for chosen fabric and garment
develop skills in the operation and maintenance of sewing machines.
develop skills in the construction techniques of components and whole garments
become competent at developing specification sheets for garments
design and produce a garment from a brief

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

demonstrate a familiarity with the items of clothing that can be constructed from materials other than wovens
identify market segments for specific garment designs
analyse the use of non-woven materials into the development of specific ranges
demonstrate skills in the development of blocks, and patternmaking
demonstrate the use of design and construction techniques and tools to produce a portfolio
identify and solve performance and production problems

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2018 are no longer published.

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