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FASH 1159: Tailoring
Effective date
January 2022
Department
Fashion Courses
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Tailoring is now more accessible to both professional and home sewers, thanks to modern developments in technique and technology.
In this course, students will construct half-scale samples to understand and document the tailoring process. Students may simultaneously work on a full-scale jacket at home, or keep the samples and instructions for future projects.
This course requires learners to have intermediate sewing skills. If you have successfully completed FASH1154 Beginner Sewing 1 or FASH1118 Introduction to Industrial Sewing Machines (or have other relevant experience) you may use our industrial sewing machines. Otherwise, you are welcome to use one of our domestic machines, or bring one of your own.
Required: Intermediate sewing skills
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Choose appropriate fabrics and trims for a tailoring project
- Perform basic fitting adjustments
- Compare and contrast tailoring methods for mens’ and womens’ jackets
- Perform industrial sewing and pressing techniques as applied to a tailored jacket project
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- - Commercial jacket patterns - Measuring techniques - Fabric choices - Pattern alterations / additions - Fitting - Construction techniques, including sleeves, vents, pockets, and lining
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.