Introduction to Fashion Design and Sewing Techniques

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. describe the equipment and accessories used for garment construction; 2. know types of sewing machines and their parts; understand the formations of machine stitches; 3. discuss the functions and characteristics of needles; 4. identify the use of thread in seam formation; and 5. list the uses of cross way strips for binding.

Definitions, terminologies, materials and importance of fashion design. Introduction to fashion design, principles of garment production as related to construction. in this course, the students will gain basic appreciation and understanding of cutting and sewing technique: prepare them for the apparel industry. The student will learn hand finishing as well as machine sewing techniques, together with their applications. The use of multiple Sean treatments to sew a basic garment and accessories in woven fabric is exposed to the student through practical work