FDC 212 - Tailoring

5 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods


Traditional and speed-tailoring methods for jackets, shirts, and pants utilizing advanced techniques and materials. Option One: includes pattern alterations for jackets, buttonholes, welt pockets, shaping the interfacing, inner structure of jackets, and complete garment evaluation. Option Two:  includes pant construction, shirt construction, and completed garment evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): FDC 211  with a grade of B or better.
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor.
  

1. Practice traditional and speed tailoring structuring and shaping techniques as outlined in this course.
2. Construct tailored garments using advanced construction tailoring techniques as outlined in this course.
3. Perform a self-evaluation exercise of fully constructed tailored garments to include quality and appearance as outlined in this course. 

1. Structure and shape:  Pad stitching/shaping with interfacing

   1. OPTION ONE:  Jackets:

      1. Under Collar
      2. Lapels
      3. Front Bodice
      4. Back Bodice
   2. OPTION TWO:  Shirts and Pants
      1. Collar
      2. Collar Stand
      3. Cuffs
      4. Waistband
2. Construction techniques:  Advanced Level

   1. OPTION ONE:  Jackets:

      1. Sleeve Placket
      2. Collar Attachment
      3. Bound Buttons
      4. Welt Pockets
      5. Closures:  Buttons and/or Zippers
      6. Lining Construction and Application
   2. OPTION TWO:  Shirts and Pants
      1. Sleeve Placket
      2. Collar Stand Attachment
      3. Welt Pockets
      4. Waistband Attachment
      5. Flat-felled Seams
      6. Lining Construction and Application
3. Final Shaping and Appearance
   1. OPTION ONE:  Jackets:
      1. Steam irons and other pressing tools for garment shaping
      2. Top Stitching
      3. Final Garment Evaluation
   2. OPTION TWO:  Shirts and Pants
      1. Steam irons and other pressing tools for garment shaping
      2. Top Stitching
      3. Final Garment Evaluation