Maricopa Community Colleges  TEC225   19946-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/22/94
TEC225      19946-20015 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Pattern Design I
Creative expression through flat pattern in applying principles of art to clothing design. Various resources for design inspiration. Prerequisites: TEC119 or TEC123 or permission of instructor.
 
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TEC225   19946-20015 Pattern Design I
1. Explain the flat pattern method of pattern design. (I)
2. Select and use equipment and materials for pattern design. (II)
3. Explain the difference between full scale and half scale basic patterns. (II)
4. Select and alter a basic pattern of correct body type and size. (III)
5. Construct a muslin shell using a basic pattern. (IV)
6. Evaluate the fit of a muslin shell. (IV)
7. Alter fitting problems in a muslin shell. (IV)
8. Construct a sloper using and altered muslin shell. (IV)
9. Label the sloper with standard pattern markings. (IV)
10. Explain the process of designing patterns using the sloper. (IV)
11. Explain the methods of slashing and pivoting a sloper when designing darts or dart equivalents. (V)
12. Use the sloper to create various half-scale patterns designs. (V)
13. Create a full scale pattern for a garment using a sloper. (VI)
14. Evaluate ther designed and constructed garment. (VI)
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TEC225   19946-20015 Pattern Design I
    I. Pattern Design: Flat Pattern Method
        A. Creativity
        B. Economy
        C. Original designs
      II. Equipment and Materials
          A. Tools
            1. French curve
            2. Ruler, tape measure, tissue
          B. Half scale patterns vs. full scale patterns
          C. Commercial basic pattern
          D. Muslin fabric
          E. Art board
        III. Perfecting the Fit of Patterns
            A. Measurements
            B. Figure type and sizing
            C. Figure problems
            D. Alterations
          IV. Development of Guides for Pattern Design
              A. Muslin shell
                1. Construction
                2. Marking
                3. Evaluation of fit
                4. Alterations
              B. Sloper
                1. Characteristic
                2. Labeling
                3. Construction
                4. Use
            V. Variations of Garment Design in Half Scale
                A. Bodice darts
                  1. Guidelines for changing darts
                  2. Dart size, length and shape
                  3. Pivot method for changinf darts
                    a. Moving darts
                    b. Combining darts
                    c. Dividing darts
                  4. Slash method for changing darts
                    a. Moving darts
                    b. Combining darts
                    c. Dividing darts
                  5. Releasing darts
                  6. Converting darts to gathers
                  7. Seamlines from darts
                B. Yokes
                  1. Front yoke
                  2. Midriff yoke
                  3. Partial yoke
                  4. Back yoke
                C. Button and buttonhole closure
                D. Facing
                  1. Shaped facing
                  2. Bias facing
                  3. Armhole facing
                E. Necklines
                  1. Boat neckline
                  2. Built-up neckline
                  3. Cowl neckline
                F. Collars
                  1. Collar rules
                  2. Collar styles
                    a. Flat collars
                    b. Full-roll collars
                    c. Partial roll
                    d. Bias collar
                    e. Ruffle collar
                    f. Shawl collar
                G. Skirt darts
                  1. Dart characteristics
                    a. Length
                    b. Pivot point
                    c. Dart shape
                    d. Width
                    e. Placement
                  2. Pivot method
                    a. Moving darts
                    b. Combining darts
                    c. Dividing darts
                  3. Slash method
                    a. Moving darts
                    b. Combining darts
                    c. Dividing darts
                  4. Dart equivalents
                H. Skirt styles
                  1. Basic four gored skirt
                  2. A-line skirt
                  3. Flared skirt
                  4. Eight gored skirt
                  5. Circular skirt
                I. Pants
                  1. Straight leg
                  2. Flared leg
                  3. Harem pants
                  4. Culottes
                J. Sheath dress
                  1. Combining bodice and skirt
                  2. Releasing waistline darts
                  3. Flare added to skirt
                  4. Overblouse
                K. Sleeves
                  1. Ease in sleeve cap
                  2. Cuffs
                  3. Sleeve styles
                    a. Puffed
                    b. Short
                    c. Three-quarter
                    d. Coat
                    e. Bishop
                    f. Kimono
                    g. Raglan
              VI. Original Design
                  A. Fashion
                    1. Picture folder
                    2. Illustration of ideas
                  B. Creating a pattern
                    1. Sloper
                    2. Original tissue pattern
                    3. Markings
                  C. Constructing a garment
                  D. Evaluating pattern and garment
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