| Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 02/23/99 |
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TEC227 19996-20045
| L+L
| 3 Credit(s)
| 5 Period(s)
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Couture Sewing
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Construction techniques used in couture sewing. Includes fabric selection,
fitting, fabric preparation, hand sewing, garment shaping, edge finishes,
embellishments, and closures. Emphasis on couture techniques used in the
construction of skirts, pants, blouses, dresses, sleeves, pockets, jackets,
coats, and evening wear. May be repeated for a total of 12 credit hours
with instructor permission. Prerequisites: TEC123, or permission of
instructor.
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Select fashion fabric, interfacing, backing, and lining suitable for a
couture garment. (I)
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Adjust and alter commercial patterns for couture garment constructed
in class. (II)
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Prepare fabric for garment construction. (III)
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Use appropriate needles and thread for hand sewing. (IV)
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Apply temporary and permanent hand stitches to couture garment. (IV)
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Shape couture garment by using appropriate seams, darts, and pressing
techniques. (V)
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Apply edge finishes, such as hems, shaped facings, and bindings to
couture garment. (VI)
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Use couture techniques in applying closures to garment. (VII)
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Apply couture techniques when sewing skirts, pants, blouses, dresses,
jackets, coats, and evening wear. (VIII)
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Use couture techniques when sewing sleeves and pockets. (VIII)
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Use couture techniques to embellish garment constructed in class.
(VIII)
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Evaluate garments constructed in class. (IX)
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