A continuation of Ready-To-Wear Construction with emphasis on design details. Instruction in basic manipulation of a commercial pattern to create individual design details, dressmaking and fully lined unstructured garments in intermediate level fabrics. Integrated with credit FSHD-1351.

A study of three-dimensional fashion design conceptualizing by draping in muslin or fashion fabric directly on the dress form. Skill development in observing grain of fabric, identifying drapable fabrics and creating designs suitable for draping. Presentation of major fashion designers and draping techniques. Integrated with credit FSHD-2306.

Fashion Illustration Media provides students with skill development in fashion technical drawing with emphasis on fashion details and applications. This class provides instruction in illustrating a wide variety of clothing in various media with an emphasis on computer-aided techniques. The class will accommodate all levels of skill from beginner to advance illustrators to help them achieve a professional level of fashion technical drawing for their portfolio. Integrated with credit FSHD-1346.

Fundamentals of quick sketching to communicate design ideas. Instruction in drawing the male and female fashion figure. Emphasis on simple methods for making quick sketches to illustrate style information. Contact Victoria Taylor at victoria.taylor@austincc.edu or (512) 223-7906 with any questions. Integrated with credit FSHD-1322.

An introduction to the creative design of clothing through the flat pattern method. General principles of pattern making using the basic five-piece dress sloper. A study of dart manipulation, slashing and spreading the pattern and contouring sew lines. Contact Victoria Taylor at victoria.taylor@austincc.edu or (512) 223-7906 with any questions Integrated with credit FSHD-1328.

This course covers the basic techniques of couture embroidery, including beading, application of sequins, and use of various threads and stitching techniques.

Fundamentals of mass production of apparel, focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels of mass-produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences between ready-to wear and couture construction. Contact Victoria Taylor at victoria.taylor@austincc.edu or (512) 223-7906 with any questions. Integrated with credit FSHD-1324.