COUTURE PATTERN MAKING EVENING WEAR

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TERM: 14 WEEKS X 20/HRS = 280 HOURS
WEEKLY: LECTURE 8 HRS/WEEK. LAB 12 HRS/WEEK

INTRODUCTION
Understanding couture applique and principles.
Learning fashion terminology.
Analyzing textiles for special occasions.
Identify the appropriate blocks for specific garments.

HAND SEWING TECHNIQUES
Learning how to apply and remove sequins
Learn construction and application of a zipper and lining.
Develop hand sewing of sequins in seam allowance and sequin replacement.
Practicing hand beading techniques
Learn how to create different seams.
Learn about different hems
Install invisible zipper in dress.
Merge lining and exteriors
Hand stitch techniques.

TEXTILE
Analyzing and understanding silk
Cutting and preparing silk charmeuse.
Understanding printed textile and matching prints to seams.
Learning about knit fabrics and preparing fabrics
Ruching and controlled fullness and stabilizing.

PATTERN, CONSTURCTION & FIT
Learning about the cocktail dress
Manipulating a circle skirt block and drafting a pattern for the skirt
Constructing and pressing with tailoring techniques.
Bounding buttonholes.
Creating patch pocket
Installing shoulder pad and lining
Compete interior tacking and final pressing.
Manipulating blocks to create bustier pattern.
Learning how to apply boning in to bustier.
Creating couture lace over bustier with no seams.
Understanding Crinoline construction.
Adjusting fit on a live a model

CAPSULE COLLECTION & PRESENTION
Final: Create a mini collection composed of two looks using couture techniques. Includes your sketches, process, mood board and fabric board.
Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.