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Garment construction theory

📖 Course Description

The Clothing Construction course introduces learners to the principles, techniques, and processes involved in making garments from start to finish. It emphasizes practical sewing skills alongside theoretical knowledge of fashion design and marketing concepts. Learners will gain the ability to translate design ideas into finished garments while applying proper construction, pressing, and finishing techniques.

The course also explores fashion marketing fundamentals, preparing learners to understand consumer needs, market trends, and strategies for promoting clothing products.

Concepts to Be Covered

  1. Introduction to Clothing Construction

    • Tools, equipment, and safety in the sewing room

    • Understanding patterns and measurements

  2. Fabric Preparation & Cutting

    • Grainlines, layout, and cutting techniques

    • Handling different types of fabrics

  3. Sewing Techniques

    • Basic stitches (hand and machine)

    • Seams, seam finishes, and hems

    • Collars, sleeves, and pockets

  4. Pressing & Finishing

    • Pressing vs ironing

    • Finishing techniques for professional garments

  5. Garment Care & Maintenance

    • Washing, ironing, and storage of garments

  6. Fashion Marketing Concepts

    • Introduction to fashion marketing

    • Theories of fashion adoption

    • Consumer behavior and market trends

Assessment Methods

  • Practical Assessments (40%)

    • Sewing exercises (stitches, seams, pockets, collars)

    • Completion of a sample garment project

  • Written Tests & Quizzes (20%)

    • Short theory tests on clothing construction principles

    • Quizzes on fashion marketing concepts

  • Assignments (20%)

    • Individual research tasks

    • Written reports on garment care or fashion adoption theories

  • Participation & Discussions (10%)

    • Contribution to online forums and group discussions

    • Peer review and collaborative projects

  • Final Project (10%)

    • Submission of a fully constructed and well-finished garment, presented with a short marketing planTrainers  Madam Lydia