CLT 404
Advance Construction and Tailoring Techniques
3
Course Description
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. describe fitting techniques;
2. identify suitable styles for various figures and occasion;
3. alter/repair/renovate garment; and
4. line a garment suitably.
Course Outline
The body contour, art of fitting. Fitting techniques, importance of grain line in fitting. Suitable
styles for various figures. Figure problems. Methods of alteration on sewn garments. Techniques
of repair and renovation of sewn garments- mending/darning, patching, reconstruction. Practical
exercise in sewing of fitted garments for various figures and age. Practical exercise in repair,
renovation of sewn garments and patchwork. Tailoring techniques on special fabrics such as
stripes, velvet, chiffon. Methods of lining a garment. Modelling- principles and benefits.
Practical application of the knowledge gained in construction class through individual creativity
and the production of original designs and presentation of finished articles for various events.
Construction of suitable styles for various members of the family, groups or societies suitable for
various activities and occasion. Production of household articles, souvenirs and uniforms.
Modelling of garments produced.