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Spring 1998
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Class Time - Monday and Wednesday 10 am - 12:50 p.m.
| Instructor - | Dr. Donna Brown |
| Office 3007 AG. | |
| Phone 766-568 |
Office Hours - Monday and Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
| Graduate Teaching Assistant - | Alisa Cochrane |
| Office 3009 | |
| phone 766-2211. | |
| Office Hours: by appointment only |
Attendance - Attendance is required and a roll shall be taken at each class. Any more than three (3) unexplained absences may result in a lower grade, through the loss of laboratory technique grade points.
Grading - Grading will be done on a point system. Letter grades will be awarded as follows:
| 90 - 100 | A | ||
| 80 - 89 | B | ||
| 70 - 79 | C | ||
| 60 - 69 | D | ||
| below 60 | F |
The breakdown of grades will be as follows:
| Sample Portfolio | 25% | ||
| Sewing Project 1 | 15% | ||
| Serging Samples | 10% | ||
| Sewing Project 2 | 15% | ||
| Sewing Project 3 | 15% | ||
| Final Exam | 10% | ||
| Laboratory Technique* | 10% | ||
| TOTAL | 100% |
*Responsible use and treatment of ALL laboratory equipment. Points will be deducted for any mistreatment of sewing machines and equipment. Loss of equipment will also result in a loss of grade points. Poor attendance (see above) may also result in a loss of points in this area. ALL students MUST work on their sample portfolio and their sewing projects DURING CLASS HOURS. Additional time may be spent, if needed, outside class hours, either at home or in the laboratory (at prearranged times only). Failure to work on projects during class may result in the forfeiture of the laboratory technique grade.
| Required Text - | Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing |
| Kinko's packet available ONLY from the University Bookstore |
Supplies Needed
| box of pins - silk, dressmaker, fine or ballpoint |
| pin cushion |
| hand sewing needles - sharps |
tape measure |
| seam gauge |
cutting shears - 7" to 9" to suit right or left hand as appropriate |
| paper cutting scissors |
| seam ripper |
| thread for samples |
| approx 15" of 1/4"- wide elastic |
| fabric, thread and notions as required for projects |
CLASS SCHEDULE
| Day | Date | |
| MON | 1/12/98 | Introduction to FCSC 3170. Sign-up for Competency Test (for ALL students who have not completed FCSC 1170 as per the UW General Bulletin). Competency test MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE Tuesday 1/20/98. |
| WED | 1/14/98 | Begin Sample Portfolio - Decorative Seams |
| WED | 1/21/98 | All-in-One Neck and Armhole Facings |
| MON | 1/26/98 | All-in-One Neck and Armhole Facings |
| WED | 1/28/98 | Neckline and Armhole Bindings |
| MON | 2/2/98 | Shirt Sleeve Plackets and Cuffs |
| WED | 2/4/98 | Shirt Sleeve Plackets and Cuffs |
| MON | 2/9/98 | Bound and Jetted Buttonholes |
| WED | 2/11/98 | Welt Pockets |
| MON | 2/16/98 | Gathering |
| WED | 2/18/98 | Knitting, crochet, or weaving |
| MON | 2/23/98 | Knitting, crochet, or weaving |
| WED | 2/25/98 | Begin Sewing Project 1 |
| MON | 3/9/98 | Project 1 |
| WED | 3/11/98 | Project 1 |
| MON | 3/16/98 | Project 1 |
| WED | 3/18/98 | Project 1 |
| MON | 3/23/98 | Project 1 |
| WED | 3/25/98 | Serging Seminar - Serging Samples |
| MON | 3/30/98 | Begin Sewing Project 2 (serger garment) |
| WED | 4/1/98 | Project 2 |
| MON | 4/6/98 | Project 2 |
| WED | 4/8/98 | Begin Sewing Project 3 |
| MON | 4/13/98 | Project 3 |
| WED | 4/15/98 | Project 3 |
| MON | 4/20/98 | Project 3 |
| WED | 4/22/98 | Project 3 |
| MON | 4/27/98 | Project 3 |
| WED | 4/29/98 | Project 3 |
| TUES |
5/5/98 |
FINAL EXAM 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Project Due Dates
| Sample Portfolio | |
| Decorative Seams (5) | MON 1/26/98 |
| All-in-One Neck/Armhole Facings (2) | WED 2/2/98 |
| Neck and Armhole Bindings (2) | WED 2/4/98 |
| Shirt Sleeve Plackets and Cuffs (4) | WED 2/11/98 |
| Bound and Jetted Buttonholes (2) | MON 2/16/98 |
| Welt Pocket (1) | WED 2/18/98 |
| Gathering (5) | MON 2/23/98 |
| Knitting, Crochet, or Weaving (varies) | WED 3/9/98 |
| Sewing Project 1 | WED 3/25/98 |
| Serging Samples (20) | WED 4/1/98 |
| Sewing Project 2 | WED 4/8/98 |
| Sewing Project 3 | WED 5/5/98 by 4 pm. |
Students will be allowed a two day grace period to turn in late projects. After that time, grade points will be deducted for late assignments at a rate of 5% per day late. If any student feels that they are unable to complete a project by its due date because of extenuating circumstances, please be sure to discuss the problem with the instructor BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT IS OVERDUE to avoid the loss of grade points. This policy WILL be strictly enforced this semester! It is for your own benefit to remain up-to-date with assignments, to avoid becoming overwhelmed with an excess of work left to complete at the end of the semester. If you are having difficulty keeping up, PLEASE come and discuss this with your instructor ASAP so we can work on a way to assist you before it becomes too overwhelming!!
Explanation of Sewing Projects
At least ONE of the following projects must be a garment constructed for yourself to provide you with the opportunity to learn to fit your own body correctly. You WILL be graded on your ability to do this on a project.
| Sewing Project 1 - | This project is to be a lined garment of your choice, i.e. an item such as a jacket , skirt or pair of pants or dress shorts. The garment may be partially or fully lined, and may be underlined, interlined, or lined. Please do NOT select an easy pattern, but rather something with some degree of difficulty and involvement. It would be advisable to discuss your choice with the instructor BEFORE purchasing it. |
| Sewing Project 2 - | This project is to be a garment that can be constructed on a serger. It is advisable to select a pattern designed for construction using a serger or overlock machine (most pattern companies now produce such patterns) - these patterns are usually quite clearly labeled in the pattern catalogs (see the active sportswear category in most catalogs). It would be a good idea to discuss your ideas or your choice with your instructor BEFORE purchasing your pattern. |
| Sewing Project 3 - | This project can be a garment (or other constructed project) of your choice, and may include a knitted or crocheted project. Be sure to select something with a degree of difficulty appropriate for a final project in an advanced level class. As for your other projects, it would be wise to discuss your choice with your instructor BEFORE purchase. |
All projects will be graded on the following:
- correct technique
- neatness
- pressing
- appropriateness of fabric or material for project
- fit (when appropriate)
- degree of difficulty
Study Guide for Final Exam
The exam is scheduled for Tuesday May 5th, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. If you are interested in taking the exam at an alternative time please notify Dr. Brown ASAP.
The exam will consist of: true and false questions, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions. The following is a guide to the areas that may be covered in the exam:
Tecniques learned in sample portfolio (i.e. all materials covered in class handouts, including serging materials) |
| Information presented in the two serging videos |
| The following reading from your text, Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing | ||
| Directional Stitching | pg 156 (p 144) | |
| Glossary of Hand Stitches | pg 135 - 148 (p 123 - 136) | |
| Decorative Seams | pg 164 (p 152) | |
| Gathering | pg 190 - 191 (p 178 - 179) | |
| Combination Facings | pg 210 (p 198) | |
| Bound and Banded Necklines | pg 214 - 216 (p 202 - 204) | |
| Flap and Welt Pockets | pg 298 - 300 (p 286 - 288) | |
| Cutting and Joining Bias Strips | pg 310 - 311 (p 286 - 288) | |
| Bound Buttonholes | pg 344 - 351 (p 332 - 339) | |
| Patterns | pg 56 - 59 (p 54 - 57) | |
| Cutting | pg 96 - 106 (p 84 - 94) | |