Spring 2027

Craft & Construction for Garments

CRAFT & CONSTRUCTION FOR GARMENTS introduces sewn construction, fabric cutting/layout, and finishing techniques for creating garment prototypes within the design process.

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Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and differentiate key fiber properties and fabric structures, analyzing their impact on garment construction and design.

  • Operate professional tools and industrial machinery with proficiency, demonstrating industry-standard sewing techniques.

  • Construct samples using fundamental sewn construction methods, integrating accuracy and craftsmanship, resulting in a sample book.

  • Sew a set of sample garments (shirt, skirt, and shorts) that highlight key sewing techniques, demonstrating proficiency in fundamental construction methods.

  • Analyze garment structure and fabrics to determine appropriate construction methods and proper use of seam types, facings, interfacing, appropriate closures, and finishings.

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LAB 001Classroom Instruction0 / 160

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Student experience

the class

Introduces the principles of sewn construction, fabric cutting/layout, and finishing techniques for creating garment prototypes as they relate to the design process. Develop foundational garment construction skills through a combination of demonstrations, hands-on studio work, and critiques. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental sewing techniques, and structural analysis to create well-constructed garments that integrate technical precision.

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Topics

  • Sewn construction, fabric cutting/layout, and finishing techniques
  • Fiber properties and fabric structures
  • Construction of sample garments including shirts, skirts, and shorts
  • Garment structure, seam types, facings, interfacing, closures, and finishings

Skills

  • Sewn construction, fabric cutting/layout, and finishing techniques
  • Fundamental sewing techniques and structural analysis
  • Operation of professional tools and industrial machinery
  • Analysis of garment structure and selection of construction methods

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DS 151 · Spring 2027

Craft & Construction for Garments

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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