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Mar 14, 2025
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FS 1301 - Introduction to Sewing Basics
Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio
This introductory elective course is required for students entering the Fashion Design program with minimal sewing knowledge or skills. With a strong focus on the fundamentals of fashion equipment, cutting, pinning, basic sewing, and pressing techniques, students will hone their skills, providing them with a solid foundation to build on. Through a variety of sample exercises and techniques, students will gain confidence and be prepared for future advanced sewing, draping, and patternmaking courses.
Prerequisites: None
Notes: Students will complete a skills assessment upon entry to evaluate sewing skills.
This course is designed for students entering the Fashion Design program with zero/minimal sewing skills, they are required to use an elective to take this introductory course to build the skills necessary for success in the program.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper industrial sewing machine maintenance and operation, including preparing a bobbin, threading the machine, using sewing feet, and thread tension.
- Demonstrate an ability to cut, prepare, and pin fabric appropriately.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pressing tools and techniques.
- Develop skills in stitches and seam finishes.
- Develop hand and machine sewing skills, including sewing buttons, zippers, basic seams, seam finishes, corners, curves, and darts.
FS 1301 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric
Required Course Materials:
- Industrial sewing machine
- Dress form
- Sewing Kit
- Sewing Seams Kit
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