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May 10, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
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FDC 121 - Flat Pattern Making 5 Contact Hours, 3 Credits 2 lecture periods 3 lab periods
Introduction to the flat pattern method of pattern making for apparel production. Includes principles of pattern manipulation, practical applications, and evaluating the applications to a selected design project with emphasis on trend inspiration, design analysis, and planning.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 111

Course Learning Outcomes
- Utilize the essential construction principles and procedures of flat pattern making.
- Apply principles of pattern manipulation to create a flat pattern for the basic block set.
- Analyze trends and designs and product flat patterns for designs.
- Apply appropriate pattern making methods for selected designs.
Outline:
- Introduction to Flat Pattern Making
- Principles of Pattern Manipulation
- Use of half-scale slopers
- Design lines
- Construction concerns
- Practical Applications of Principles
- Principle #1: Dart manipulations
- Principle #2: Dart equivalents / Added Fullness
- SLOPER BLOCK drafted and on Oak Tag, Pattern, toile
- TORSO BLOCK drafted and on Oak Tag
- Classic Shirt Pattern
- Garment closures
- Facings
- Necklines
- Collars - Principles & Styles
- Sleeves and Sleeve Manipulations
- Skirts - A-Line and Manipulations
- Garment closures
- Facings
- Necklines
- Collars - Principles & Styles
- Sleeves and Sleeve Manipulations
- Skirts - A-Line and Manipulations
- Evaluating the Application of Flat Pattern Techniques to a Selected Design Project
- Analyze trends
- Design analysis
- Planning the design
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