MOD 134 - Materials & Construction II

Course Objectives

1. To teach new and advanced sewing techniques and applications
2. To teach how to select appropriate fabrics for a design,
3. To teach how to determine facings, interfacings,inter-linings and linings for a variety of fabrics.

Course Description

Course advances student knowledge about materials, core properties, and construction techniques that inform choices made for silhouette creation and hands-on prototype development. Visits to companies and museums/exhibitions provide further opportunities to explore fabrications and make garments using high-end construction details and techniques.