TEXT 103 Textile Construction

School of the Arts

This course is an introduction to sewing techniques, machine and hand finishing, stitching and textile manipulation for fashion, costume, wearable art and 2 and 3 D objects. Sewing techniques include; seams, hems, edges, buttonholes, zippers, mixed media piecing, appliqu�, beading, embroidery, reinforce fabrics, collage, design and sew collars, cuffs and pockets. Students will learn to design and plan projects, make small patterns and prototypes and construct Wearables. This course also includes fibre identification.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisite: None

Crosslisted: None

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Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours90
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Lab (lab, field, computer)3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Plan and design a project
  2. Start a notebook and plan an inspiration board
  3. Sew seams, hems, buttonholes, edges, appliqué, embroider
  4. Design and sew pockets, collars and cuffs
  5. Apply mixed media piecing, beading, hand and machine stitching
  6. Design, sew and construct a garment by integrating sewing /manipulation techniques
  7. Identify basic natural and manmade fibres
  8. Make prototypes
  9. Manipulate the medium of cloth into 2 and 3 D objects
  10. Explore mixed media piecing
  11. Stabilize, interface and reinforce fabrics
  12. Work with alternative materials
  13. Design and make small patterns
  14. Cut and iron fabrics

Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.