CNST 211  APPAREL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
 This course is designed for the students with little or no apparel construction experience.  This course covers basic concepts and principles of  clothing construction which are prerequisite to apparel design, tailoring, and experimental construction courses.

TERM:  FALL 1999

INSTRUCTOR:          Dr. Belinda T. Orzada                     Phone:  831-8709
                                  303 Alison Annex                           Email: orzada@udel.edu
                                  Office Hours: 9:30 - 11:30 Tuesdays

SCHEDULE:  Monday/Wednesday  1:25 - 3:20

REQUIRED TEXT:

Singer Sewing Reference Library.  (1997).  The New Sewing Essentials. Cowles Creative Publishing.

James, Chris.  (1997).  The Complete Serger Handbook. New York: Sterling Publishing.


RECOMMENDED TEXT for further reading:

Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing:  The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 1995.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop an appreciation for well designed and constructed garments and an awareness of the components of quality in apparel.
2. To understand the principles, processes, and techniques which are fundamental to  efficient and effective clothing construction.
3. To become aware of and utilize clothing construction references and resources.
4. To become proficient in the production of apparel that is professional in appearance.
5. To develop critical evaluation skills.

COURSE POLICIES:
1. Attendance - Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, studio sessions, and critiques are an integral part of the course and require your attendance and participation.  Attendance is necessary for completing lab assignments and receiving instruction and feedback from the professor.  A large portion of your sample and garment construction should be executed during class so I will be able to assess your construction techniques and design ideas.  However, students are expected to spend AT LEAST TWICE the amount of time spent in class working outside of class on assignments.  You will be responsible for all material covered when you are absent.  Missing more than three classes reduces your final grade by one letter.

2. Academic Dishonesty - Students are expected to adhere to the code of conduct governing academic dishonesty.  The instructor reserves the right to reject any sample or garment where work is not observed in class.  It is the responsibility of the student to see that the instructor has observed his or her work in progress prior to the due date of an assignment.

3. PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE ASSIGNED DUE DATE!  LATE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

4. Laboratory Guidelines - Students are required to handle lab machinery and equipment with care and respect.  Sewing machines and irons must be turned off and unplugged after each use.  Students are expected to clean their work areas after each work session.

5. The amount of lab availability will depend upon student responsibility.  A "bring your own iron" policy will go into effect after the second report of irons being left on in lab.

6. The grading scale below will be used for assignments, projects, exam and final course grades:
    A = 90-100    D = 60-69
    B = 80-89      F =   0-59
    C = 70-79


COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
30% CONSTRUCTION SAMPLES
· Students will submit a series of fabric samples relating to clothing construction methods and techniques described in the text and/or demonstrated in class.
· Samples will be submitted for evaluation in plastic sleeves in a 3-ring binder notebook approximately every two weeks during the semester.
10% WORKSHEETS
· You will be required to complete and submit worksheets pertaining to topics covered in the text and/or lectures.
· Assigned readings from text and handouts should be completed before class.
· Lecture and discussion will consist of highlights from text and handouts as well as pertinent questions from students about reading assignments
10% COURSE PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE
· Students are required to attend entire lectures and lab sessions.
· Active participation and positive contributions to the class are expected.
20% EXAMS
· One written examination will be administered based on material from lectures, lab notes and handouts. This will count 10% of your course grade.
· Two practical examinations will be administered.  These include (1) a seam Identification and Construction practical and (2) a skirt construction practical.  Each of these count 5% of your course grade.
20% SHIRT
· Students will submit a completed shirt as a final project.
· The pattern used will be determined by the instructor.  Fabric and trims must be approved by the instructor.
· The finished garment will be evaluated for fit and quality of construction.  Students are encouraged to creatively use trims, fabrics and/or minor pattern alterations to individualize their jackets.

 LIST OF SUPPLIES FOR CNST 211:

CUTTING TOOLS
Dressmakers Shears  7-8”  long  (choose right or left handed shears, must have sharp tips)
Scissors/Clips (optional) for small areas and threads
Seam Ripper - choose one with a fine point

MARKING TOOLS
Dressmakers carbon paper and tracing wheel
Chalk pencil or tailors chalk (optional)
Marking pens (water soluble/not fading) (optional)

MEASURING TOOLS
Tape Measure (cm and inches), plastic not fabric
Sewing gauge - 6” metal ruler with slide
18” x 2” C-thru ruler

PRESSING TOOLS
Press cloth (muslin or any clean lightweight cotton)  Approximately 1/2 yard

SEWING TOOLS
Straight pins & pin cushion - 11/16” (#17) dressmaker pins or silk pins
Needles for hand sewing - Size 7 or 8 sharps”
Machine Needles - Schmetz size 80 or Singer size 14
Thimble - Comfortable fit for middle finger of sewing hand (optional)
Thread - Gutterman brand only (purchase the white spool)

FABRICS
Fabric for T-shirt and Shirt
3 yds of medium weight, tightly woven muslin or other similar fabric
1/3 yd wool fabric
1/3 yd sheer fabric
1/3 yd knit fabric
1/3 yd denim fabric
1 yd medium wt fusible interfacing

NOTIONS AND OTHER SUPPLIES
1-7" skirt zipper
Buttons - 2 shank, 2 sew-through with 2 or 4 holes
Scotch tape
Pattern and notions as required for garment - to be announced

It may be necessary to purchase other supplies as the course progresses.

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