TEXT 134 Textile Construction and Pattern Drafting II

School of Arts and Technology

TEXT 134 Pattern Construction and Drafting II introduces students to pattern drafting, styling and draping on the dress form for ready-to-wear and wearable art clothing and accessories. Students will learn to create patterns, transfer patterns to paper, make adjustments and alterations, transfer patterns to fabrics and construct garments. Special attention will be paid to design, creativity, problem solving, and craftsmanship.

Prerequisites: TEXT 133

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours120
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture5
Lab (lab, field, computer)3

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Design and make patterns
  2. Drape and style on the dress form
  3. Compare and contrast draping and flat pattern making, sizing, and grading for woven and knit fabric.
  4. Construct muslin patterns on the dress form and transfer to paper using tools
  5. Identify design elements and develop ideas to produce an inspiration board and journal
  6. Construct garments that demonstrate design creativity, problem solving, detailing and craftsmanship

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs 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.