Construction 1: Professional Sewing Techniques for Skirts and Blouses

In this foundation studio course, students will complete practical projects in fabricating garments using  principles and techniques of garment construction. They will be  instructed in cutting, hand sewing and industrial machine stitching, combined with training in lining, pressing, detailing and finishing a skirt and blouse.

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

• Construct a skirt from a basic pattern

• Construct a blouse from a basic pattern

• Produce samples of different construction techniques

• Operate an industrial sewing machine

• Operate an over-lock machine

Recommended companion class: Patternmaking 1: Foundations of Flat Patternmaking for Skirts and Bodices

Prerequisites: None.

Required supplies and books for all classes are listed on the main website, at schooloffashiondesign.org/supplies. Students are responsible for having the required materials for the first day of class. You may purchase a Clothing Construction Kit from SFD.

Progress reports will be issued to all students by the time 50% of the course has been completed, either in person, or via an online portal.