Aleta Deyo

Fundamental sewing techniques including skirt, blouse and pant construction. Selection and layout of fabric, pinning, cutting and marking are discussed along with tools and machinery used in the industry. Production patterns will be used to form a basis for basic clothing construction. Sizing and fitting live models is explored. Participation in the Fashion Show and preliminary judging is required.

Drafting skills using both basic and advanced slopers. The drafting of slopers for the bifurcated leg and knitwear garments will be explored in detail, as will the necessary machines to create professional grade products. Various pattern drafts will be completed, and three coordinating separates (original garment designs) will be produced. Participation in the Fashion Show and preliminary judging is required.

Produce an original collection of five garments. Continuing the collection developed last semester, students use sophisticated techniques and construction skills during the production of their designs into finished garments. Design problems are solved and advanced techniques are covered as needed. A research paper is written and presented. Participation in the Fashion Show judging and the Fashion Show is required.

Original collection garments with tech pack and supportive papers for manufacturing. The culmination of four years of work, the collection is the focal point of the portfolio, demonstrating the student's ability in original design, patternmaking, draping and garment production. Advanced techniques are covered as necessitated by the designs. Participation in the fashion show and judging is required.