Noncredit Fashion (FASN Courses)
FASN 7000 Introduction to Basic Sewing
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Designed to provide an introduction of basic sewing techniques, sewing machine skills,
and an understanding of fabric and simple patterns. The focus is on students with
no previous sewing experience.
FASN 7001 Clothing Construction 1
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7000 - Introduction to Basic Sewing
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Designed to provide an overview of basic apparel construction techniques, machine
skills, and an understanding of fabrics and patterns. The focus is on students with
little sewing experience.
FASN 7002 Clothing Construction 2
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7001 - Clothing Construction 1
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course bridges the skills between the beginner and professional sewer and is
an introduction to the fashion industry and potential employment opportunities. Presents
processes, principles, and techniques for constructing woven garments with the single
needles machine, industrial single needle machine, and overlock serger machine. Emphasizing
current custom and industrial techniques, including fit and care.
FASN 7003 Clothing Construction 3
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7002 - Clothing Construction 2
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Designed to provides an overview of advanced sewing techniques in apparel construction.
Sewn garments with unique collars, sleeves, pockets, and hems are covered as well
as changing components of a garment for different designs.
FASN 7004 Tailoring
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7003 - Clothing Construction 3 Permission of instructor.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Traditional and contemporary tailoring techniques. Emphasis is placed on tailoring
and fitting a coat or jacket utilizing a commercial pattern. Investigation on tailoring
types, methods, fabrics, and garment qualities.
FASN 7005 Sewing with Knits
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7002 - Clothing Construction 2
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
An in-depth study of stretch fabric and their characteristics. Students learn to evaluate
knit fabrics. Emphasis is given to special construction techniques necessarily for
completion of garments made of stretch fabrics. Professional and updated methods are
utilized in addition to creative styling techniques.
FASN 7006 Fitting and Pattern Alterations
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7002 - Clothing Construction 2
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
An overview of various pattern alternation techniques for skirts and bodices based
on individual figure variations. Techniques examine sizing methods, ease assessment,
fabric variability, and the identification of figure variations.
FASN 7007 Ready-Made-Clothing Alterations
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7002 - Clothing Construction 2
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Designed to develop practical skills in fitting, altering, and restyling ready-to-wear
clothing for women, men, and children. Emphasis is placed on learning the basics of
altering clothing for clients, building speed, and increasing fit expertise. Investigation
of pricing of services, client relations, and building an alterations business is
discussed.
FASN 7008 Industrial and Occupational Sewing
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7002 - Clothing Construction 2
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Designed for the student desiring entry level skills for employment in the clothing
production industry. Achieve professional standards of workmanship without complicated
and unnecessary work using production techniques on construction and power equipment
used in the fashion industry. Job preparation information will be included.
FASN 7009 Specialty Apparel Construction
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7003 - Clothing Construction 3
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Designed to learn advanced sewing techniques used when working with specialty fabrics
including, silk charmeuse, velvet, chiffon, and leather. Students will create a special
occasion wear garment incorporating the techniques needed when working with difficult
fabrics and bias.
FASN 7010 Corset Construction
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: FASN 7003 - Clothing Construction 3
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Introduction to the proper pattern work and construction techniques to create a well-fitting,
well-preforming strapless bodice (bustier), which can be adapted to evening or bridal
wear.