Spring 2027

Sewn Construction I

SEWN CONSTRUCTION I introduces sewn construction principles and explores fiber and fabric properties in apparel design through lectures, hands-on studios, and critiques.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.78 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.82 GPA, 90.5% A/AB (n=42 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.69 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Differentiate and demonstrate an understanding of key characteristics and interaction of fiber content and fabric structures as applied in apparel construction.

  • Demonstrate competence in using professional tools and machinery for garment construction.

  • Develop a basic skill set for sewn construction

  • Demonstrate the ability to follow, and alter a commercial pattern

  • Analyze garment structure and fabrics to determine proper use of interfacings, appropriate closures and edge finishes.

  • Apply the principles of construction, fiber content and structure to produce a well-constructed, expressive garment.

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.78 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.82 GPA, 90.5% A/AB (n=42 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.69 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Principles of sewn construction
  • Physical and aesthetic properties of fiber and fabrics
  • Fundamentals of apparel structure
  • Interrelationship of fabric, design, and apparel construction

Skills

  • Plan and construct basic garments using sewn construction techniques.
  • Use professional tools and machinery for garment construction.
  • Follow and alter commercial patterns.
  • Analyze garment structure and fabrics to select interfacings, closures, and edge finishes.

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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