COUTURE

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OBJECTIVES:

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• Master the essential steps involved in garment creation and production.

• Learn how to use and master sewing machines and overlock machines.

• Learn and practice the main sewing techniques.

• Understand professional and technical fashion terminology.

 

 

PROGRAM:

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1. Learn how to take body measurements;

2. Understand how to interpret patterns;

3. Draft patterns (skirts, blouses, dresses, and trousers);

4. Assembly, fitting, and construction of fabric garments;

5. Garment production and finishing.

 

 

TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES:

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Documentation, books, magazines, educational outings (trade fairs, exhibitions, fashion shows, suppliers), classroom lessons, videos, practical demonstrations, and workshop sessions will be used with the aim of teaching students to:

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• Master professional tools (sewing machine, overlock machine, mannequin);

• Understand different fabrics, threads, pattern paper, needles, measuring tools, rulers, etc.;

• Learn different sewing and assembly techniques;

• Produce different types of garments.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT METHODS:

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Completion of four selected garment models.