SEWN CONSTRUCTION I

DS 153

Course Description

Introduces the principles of sewn construction and addresses the physical and aesthetic properties of fiber and fabrics in the context of apparel design. The studios address skills necessary to plan and construct basic garments. Lectures, hands-on studios, and critiques explore the fundamentals of apparel structure and emphasize the interrelationship of fabric, design and apparel construction as well as the creative, expressive potential of materials and making.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

DS 215 , ART/DS 226 , and DS 154

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.59

3.34% from Historical

Completion Rate

95%

-3.26% from Historical

A Rate

67.5%

45.49% from Historical

Class Size

14.11% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Mitch FRANK

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