Han-Ah Yoo

Design Studies, Textile and Fashion Design

Sewn Construction

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• INSTRUCTOR: HAN-AH YOO

 

• OFFICE HOUR: by appointment

 

 

• COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This course is an introduction to the physical and aesthetic properties of fiber and fabric and to the fundamentals of apparel structure in the context of apparel design. Lectures, demos and projects explore the interrelationship of fabric, design and apparel construction as well as the creative and expressive potential of fabric.

 

No Prerequisites 

 

• LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

1. Develop a vocabulary specific to fiber, fabric and apparel structures and construction.

--Use correct terminology in class, on exams and during critiques.

 

2. Gain knowledge and be able to identify natural and man-made fibers, basic weave structures: plain, twill, satin and complex, knits and non-wovens. 

 

3. Develop an understanding of construction principles, techniques, and the technical skills of apparel construction.

 

4. Successfully apply knowledge learned from this course to the production of garments.    

 

5. Develop sensibility for color, pattern and texture in fabric 

--Choose appropriate fabrics for particular garment requirements and be able to defend the choices in a critique.   

                                                                           

6. Develop the ability to critically evaluate design work, both in writing and orally, utilizing         knowledge of design and apparel structure.

--Carry out a written self-evaluation of projects.

--Participate in oral self-evaluations of projects and critique work of classmates. 

     

 

• COURSE WORKLOAD

 

Course Credit Hours: 

• 45 hours per credit x 3 credits = 135 total hours

• 135 total hours /15 weeks = 9 hours per week

How Credit Hours are met by the Course: This course will meet the 3 credits requirement by spending a total of 135 hours on learning activities. These include attending lectures and studio sessions, viewing videos, participation on discussion boards, reading, writing, and studying. 

 

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• COURSE POLICIES:

 

1. Attendance, time management, and attitude are important influences on learning.  The 

final grade will incorporate these factors (as reflected in the Professionalism portion of the grade.) You are allowed three absences per semester. Three ‘lates’ equal one absence. 

 

2. Come to class prepared –assigned materials read or viewed, projects completed to the step required.

 

3.  Assignments must be completed by the due date. LATE PROJECTS AND SAMPLES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

4. Missed exams cannot be made up unless an alternate time has been arranged before the exam is given.

 

5. Students are expected to check their email account and course pages regularly for course instructions, reading materials and updates.

 

 

 

• GRADING 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:

 

20% Project 1--Elastic-waist pants or shorts.

For this project, using patterns provided/suggested, you will apply a basic understanding of garment structure, fabric preparation, layout, cutting and marking to create a garment.  Simple construction techniques are introduced, including seams and hems.  Evaluation is based on technical achievement and appropriateness of fabric choices for the silhouette.

 

30% Project 2--Jacket

.      Building on Project 1, this garment introduces pattern alterations, fitting devices – darts, closures - zipper and edge finishing- facing and a hand stitched hem. 

Students will build their construction skills while applying knowledge of elements and principles of design in an exploration of the expressive potential of fabric.  Fabric manipulation and /or embellishment techniques are used to portray a word chosen from a list provided.  Evaluation is based on technical achievement, the visual outcome in comparison with the word chosen, the ability to articulate and defend design, fabric and silhouette.decisions in a written and verbal critique. 

 

15%               Samples-Seams/seam finishes 

 

30%         Exams (2)15% each

 

5%                 Professionalism (attendance and punctuality, class participation)

 

Final grades are determined by adding together points from the above elements and applying the following scale to TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: (Not graded on a curve.)

        93% - 100% = A        70% - 79%   = C

        90% - 92%   = AB        60% - 69%   = D

        83% - 89%   = B        Below 59%   = F

        80% - 82%   = BC

        

 

• STUDIO SESSIONS

We will meet as a smaller group in your studio sections.  Students will be able to ask questions and share progress on their projects with each other and the instructors.  Attendance at some sessions will be flexible, and others are mandatory.  Mandatory date sessions are indicated on the course schedule.

 

• REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

Textbook - The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing is required. Any edition will be fine. Video,  Link to YouTube sewing Lessons

 

 

• REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:

=Sewing Machine, (see details in separate document)

=Iron and ironing table/board, (see details in separate document)
=Tape Measure, 60 inch is preferable
=Straight pins: #17 - 22 steel dressmaker pins (metal or glass heads preferred) =Needles, for hand sewing: one package of sharps in assorted sizes
=Dressmaker shears: preferably bent handle
=Trimming/embroidery scissors 
=Seam ripper
=Water or air soluble marking pen
=Scissors for cutting paper (not the same pair used for cutting fabric)
=Phone or digital camera to photograph work

 

 

• Fabric and notions for 2 projects:
  Project 1- a pair of elastic waist shorts or pants which will begin on Sep 15, pattern will be supplied.
  You will need 1 1/2 - 3 yards of woven cotton fabric, preferably printed so it has a discernible right and wrong side..
  Enough elastic (1/2" -1" width) to fit your waist and thread to match your fabric.

   We will discuss project 2 later in the semester.

 

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• OPTIONAL (BUT HANDY TO HAVE) SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:
  =Sewing gauge: 6" ruler with sliding marker
  =Tailor's chalk and/or chalk wheel
  =Pincushion or magnet
  =Tracing wheel and tracing paper
  =Container or sewing box for these tools

EXAMS, QUIZZES, PAPERS & OTHER MAJOR GRADED WORK

Exam dates and project due dates are listed on the course schedule.

Additional details are included in the assignment pages of Canvas. 

 

 

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• COURSE RHYTHM

 

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• RULES, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

 

• ACADEMIC CALENDAR & RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

Students must inform the instructor in advance if they will be absent for religious holidays or athletic meets. Instructors will try to make reasonable accommodations in accordance with university policies.

 

 

• ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

By virtue of enrollment, each student agrees to uphold the high academic standards of the University; academic misconduct is behavior that negatively impacts the integrity of the institution. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and helping others commit these previously listed acts are examples of misconduct which may result in disciplinary action. Examples of disciplinary action include, but is not limited to, failure on the assignment/course, written reprimand, disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.

 

• ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Your success in class is important to all of us. If there are circumstances that may affect your performance in this class, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may work together to develop strategies for adapting assignments to meet both your needs and the requirements of the course. The Disability Resource Center provides resources for students with disabilities – you will need to provide documentation of disability to them in order to receive official university services and accommodations.

The University supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal educational opportunity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that students with disabilities be reasonably accommodated in instruction and campus life. Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities is a shared faculty and student responsibility. Students are expected to inform me of their need for instructional accommodations by the end of the third week of the semester, or as soon as possible after a disability has been incurred or recognized. Disability information, including instructional accommodations as part of a student's educational record, is confidential and protected under FERPA. 

 

If problems come up during the course of the semester, be sure to let me know. This might relate to matters of health, approaches to studying, etc. I will try to help you find solutions but will be more helpful and much more flexible if you talk to me before an issue become a crisis. I will maintain the confidentiality of any information you share with me.

 

• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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