Maricopa Community Colleges  TEC120   19996-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/23/99
TEC120 19996-20045 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Intermediate Clothing Construction
Application of intermediate clothing and fitting techniques. Emphasis on improving basic construction skills. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours with instructor permission. Prerequisites: TEC123 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TEC120   19996-20045 Intermediate Clothing Construction
1. Select commercial patterns and fabrics appropriate to level of ability. (I)
2. Identify problem areas of personal fit and execute proper alterations. (II)
3. Identify and use notions and equipment available. (III)
4. Develop intermediate skill in constructing acceptable and professional looking garments with reasonable speed and contemporary techniques. (IV)
5. Identify errors in construction techniques and evaluate own level of workmanship. (V)
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TEC120   19996-20045 Intermediate Clothing Construction
    I. Pattern and Fabric Selection
        A. Skill level appropriate
        B. Directional fabric techniques
        C. Contemporary fabrics
      II. Fit and alteration
          A. Commercial pattern figure analysis
          B. Pattern size
          C. Fitting problems
          D. Alterations
        III. Available notions and equipment
            A. Timesaving sewing aids
            B. Contemporary notions
            C. Overlock machine
            D. Decorative stitches
          IV. Construction Skills
              A. Cuffs/Plackets
              B. Collars
                1. With stands
                2. Tailored
              C. Underlining
              D. Seams
                1. Bound
                2. Flat Felled
                3. Taped
              E. Tucks and pleating
              F. Center zipper application
              G. Varieties of topstitching
              H. Optional Techniques
                1. Shoulder pads
                2. Separating zipper
                3. Lined pockets
                4. Application of trim
                5. Kick pleats
                6. Elastic
                7. Machine blind hem
            V. Evaluation of workmanship
                A. Quality workmanship
                B. Errors
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